SHIVYAWATA is an acronym for Shirikisho la Vyama vya Watu wenye Ulemavu Tanzania.The organization was started in odrer to create one strong voice that will speak in view of seeking rights for disabled people of all kinds.The rights should those in the UN charter for disabled people and agreed upon by the United Republic of Tanzania in its constitution.
Through SHIVYAWATA,there has been a lot of changes in all aspects to an extent that there are Parliamentary Representatives for the disabled people.
There are however efforts to make sure that all issues partaining to the rights of disabled people are entered in the New Constitution