Helplines in Tanzania.

Is bullying making you feel trapped and afraid? Contact a Tanzania crisis line for support.

Bullying affects children and adults at home, school, work and online, making victims feel trapped, isolated and alone. If you’ve ever been the victim of bullying, you need not suffer in silence. There are 2 helplines in Tanzania where you can get the support and understanding you deserve. These are some common experiences of people being bullied:

• A popular or forceful person has told others not to be friends with you.
• You have been taunted, teased, threatened or harmed by others.
• You have been threatened or physically tripped, pushed, hit, kicked or spat at by someone.
• You have been repeatedly threatened or harmed by others.
• You have been trolled, insulted or humiliated on social media.
• Someone has made repeated negative comments about your appearance, culture, family, lifestyle or behaviour.
• Have you been publicly laughed at, taunted or purposely left out of groups and activities
• One or more people has repeatedly called you names and teased or humiliated you.

Bullying takes many forms, but it always leaves victims feeling lonely, humiliated and weak. Remember, bullies try to boost their power at the expense of others. Bullying is selfish, and never deserved by the victim. Although you feel alone, there are people you can trust and turn to for support.

The victims of bullying come from all walks of life, from every school, playground, workplace and online platform. You may be sceptical about whether helpline support in Tanzania will work for you, especially if you have been treated badly in the past. The good news is that helpline staff are well-trained to help people with experiences like yours.