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When grandparents become parents

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Esther Takwa
When grandparents become parents
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Elderly grandparents in Tanzania are increasingly becoming primary caregivers for their grandchildren due to parental migration and economic hardship. Experts highlight the resulting financial and emotional strain on these caregivers who lack stable income.

GEITA: GRANDPARENTS are increasingly taking on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren as some biological parents step away from their duties, creating growing social, economic and emotional challenges for elderly caregivers.

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