Tanzania

Young people have the solutions to the world's problems.

We’ve been carrying the banner for youth-led development in Tanzania for over 25 years, transferring power into the hands of young people and communities so that they can make a living and claim their sexual rights, and so that their voices can be heard.

Tanzania

Young people have the solutions to the world's problems.

We’ve been carrying the banner for youth-led development in Tanzania for over 25 years, transferring power into the hands of young people and communities so that they can make a living and claim their sexual rights, and so that their voices can be heard.

Featured projects

VIJANA TWAWEZA(SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT- SET)

Vijana Twaweza (Skills For Employment – SET) is nine-month training programme focused on value chain development and poultry farming with the objective of increasing employment opportunities for 200 young people (per region) in both n the Iringa Municipal Council and Ifakara Town Council, (male and female) with a particular emphasis on young mothers and young …

Support Our Work: Empower Young People to Create Change.

At Restless Development Tanzania, we believe in the power of young people to transform their communities and shape a better future. But we can’t do it alone. Your support is essential to help us train, mentor, and empower the current and next generation of changemakers. By donating, you’re not just funding a program—you’re investing in …

Support Our Strategy 2022-2030: Restless Development Tanzania

We are unleashing the potential of young people as champions of development across Tanzania. Our strategy for 2022-2030 aims to catalyze significant change through youth leadership in key impact areas identified by our community. Our Vision By 2030, we envision 250,000 young Tanzanians stepping up into leadership roles, driving sustainable change within their communities. This …

CO-CREATE – Climate Action Partnership for Education (CAPE)

CO-CREATE – Climate Action Partnership for Education (CAPE), an innovative initiative aimed at transforming education and advancing climate action in Tanzania. CO-CREATE, which stands for Collaborative Opportunities for Climate Resilience, Empowerment, and Transformation through Education, is a pioneering consortium supported by USAID and FCDO. At its core, CO-CREATE seeks to develop and implement a scalable …

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective aims to support young people aged 15 to 35, especially those in hard-to-reach areas, alongside civil society groups and decision-makers from the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), governments, and the private sector. Together, we aim to foster equal partnerships and create conditions that address the …

Vijana Tunaweza: First Time Young Mothers Programme

Vijana Tunaweza is an initiative dedicated to supporting young mothers facing unique challenges in Tanzania. Young motherhood often brings stigma and hardships, affecting self-esteem and leading to risky livelihood choices. Our program aims to reduce vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies, and gender-based violence through comprehensive support. Key components of Vijana Tunaweza include: Through these interventions, …

Restless Development Alumni Engagement

Championing Youth Leadership In Tanzania At Restless Development Tanzania, we recognize the immense potential and value of our alumni network. These are individuals who have not only participated in our programs but have also committed themselves to driving impactful change within their communities. Connecting for Impact Our alumni network includes former volunteers and staff who …

Youth Take the Lead Programme

Inspiring Young Leaders Across Tanzania Youth Take the Lead (YTL) Programme was established in 2019 with a goal to cultivate youth leadership through volunteer exchanges across Restless Development Hubs. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme has thrived, focusing on enhancing youth leadership, advocacy, and promoting global agendas. Program Overview Sharpening Youth leadership …

East Africa Youth Inclusion Programme

East Africa Youth Inclusion Programme (EAYIP) aims at improving livelihoods by creating jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities of 25,000 economically disadvantaged young men and women (ages 15-24) in Uganda and Tanzania. The programme helps create youth owned and managed businesses as well as employment opportunities in dairy and other agricultural value chains. EAYIP is equipping young …

Girls Leadership Programme

Entrepreneurship skills for livelihood improvement. Girls Leadership Programme under the Mercury Phoenix Trust was established in 2021 targeting 1,345 youth (347 Males and 998 Female) between the age of 15-24. The programme was introduced to feed the gap in the current GRREAT project under UNICEF funding where adolescent girls receive training on life skills and …

GRREAT-(PAMOJA TUWAWEZESHE WASICHANA)

Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition among Adolescent Girls and Boys in Songwe and Mbeya regions. Adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old makes 23% of the Tanzanian population. This age group has immense potential to contribute to the development of the country. However, their potential is often not fully realised due to …

Kijana Wajibika SDG 16.7

Young people at the center of development. Kijana Wajibika SDG 16.7 is a programme that encourages young people to be at the centre of development and government processes to ensure they are driving accountability and responsiveness from the Government. Using our proven and successful youth-led, data-driven accountability model, which places young people at the centre …

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