Launched in March 2023, the Corporate Wellness & YOU program (CWYP) is a joint initiative by the Global Compact Network Tanzania (GCNT) and ImpactAfya Ltd (IAL). It aims to promote employee wellbeing and support organizations in building effective, measurable wellness programs. CWYP provides a platform to raise awareness around key risks and trends around employee wellness, share best practices, and encourage a structured approach to workplace wellness across Tanzania. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, CWYP is committed to shaping a healthier, more productive workforce.
CWYP has the following key objectives:
1. Promote Holistic Health & Wellbeing
• Actively promote the culture and benefits of a wellness lifestyle at 366 degrees which includes regular physical activity, nutrition and a positive mental health approach
• Support integrative wellness practices like mindfulness, exercise and balanced nutrition.
2. Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Through Education and Awareness
• Empower businesses, communities and individuals to embrace healthier choices through education, engagement and advocacy.
• Offer conferences, workshops and webinars on the importance of mental, physical and emotional health
3. Support Mental Health Awareness and Interventions
• Foster inclusive and psychologically safe workplace and community environment where wellbeing is a priority
• Reduce stigma around mental health through education and awareness programs
4. Foster a Positive Workplace Culture
• Empower organizations to prioritize employee well-being for healthier, happier and productive workplaces
• Elevate workplace wellness through evidence-based programs and measurable outcomes that support long term employee wellbeing and organizational success.
5. Drive Leadership Engagement in Wellness
• Engage business leaders, academia and community leaders to create a supportive environment for healthy living.
• Align wellness with corporate, academic and community values and leadership development
6. Support Scientific Research and Innovation
• Support scientific research in the field of wellness to advance knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
• Pilot innovative wellness solutions and measure their outcomes.
7. Measure and Improve Program Effectiveness
• Track participation, satisfaction and health outcomes through regular assessments and feedback loops.
• Use data to refine and evolve wellness offerings based on needs
8. Build Strategic Partnerships
Elevate wellness through strategic partnerships that sustain the long-term holistic health and wellbeing in the workplace and communities