Our Impact 2024–2025 Over the past year, we have continued to invest in the power of young people to create change where it matters most. Across Tanzania, young people have been leading action in their communities improving livelihoods, expanding access to education, championing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and influencing decisions that shape …
For 11-year-old Selemani, a Grade Two pupil at Sibwesa Primary School in Kidahwe, education represents more than classroom learning. It represents stability, dignity, and the possibility of a future beyond present-day hardship. He lives with his mother in a rural household where limited economic resources often make it difficult to meet even basic needs. In …
How Education Helps Shabani Haji Mustafa Reclaim His Dreams In Kidahwe, a rural community where long distances and poverty continue to push many children out of school, 15-year-old Shabani Haji Mustafa once believed his dreams had ended before they had even begun. Today, Shabani is back in school, confident, disciplined, and full of ambition. But …
A 28-year-old Hussein Abdillah Hussein is rewriting the narrative for young men. Unlike many of his peers who dropped out of school at an early age to join harmful social circles or take up informal labor, Hussein chose a different path—one of resilience, education, and empowerment. “I Refused to Follow the Path of Many” Growing …
Restless Development Tanzania invites applications from qualified professionals with strong experience in youth and development to serve as Members of the Board of Directors. Board Directors provide strategic oversight, governance, and advisory support, strengthening leadership and accountability, supporting sustainable growth, and advancing impactful youth-led development across Tanzania.
Young people in Tanga are stepping forward to shape the future of their communities through active participation in governance. The Shiriki Tujenge Tanga Yetu project equips youth with practical knowledge and leadership skills to strengthen civic engagement and accountability at the local level. Through this initiative, Youth Accountability Advocates (YAAs) are trained to educate their …
At just 19 years old, Mariam Dickson from Chamwino Ikulu Ward, Chamwino District in Dodoma Region, embodies courage, determination, and the power of second chances. Her story is a reflection of how hope, when nurtured with opportunity and support, can turn pain into purpose. Raised by her grandmother, Mariam grew up in a humble home …
Restless Development is excited to announce the appointment of Nuria Mshare as the organization’s new Hub Director in Tanzania. Nuria brings a wealth of experience in youth-led development and a long-standing passion for creating impact in communities across the country. Nuria’s journey in development began early. In 2002, she represented children at the Tanzania Model …
Beatrice Belaphonte Mlai, 23, grew up in Mabawa Ward, Mkanjuni Street, in Tanga City. Like many young people in coastal Tanzania, her life has always been closely connected to the ocean, farming, and the everyday realities of communities that depend on natural resources to survive.She holds a degree in Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, and while …
14 Youth Accountability Advocates are equipping 1,350 out-of-school youth with knowledge of their civic rights and responsibilities by engaging 540 parents and guardians and 91 local government officials, creating a network for youth-led dialogue and accountability in Tanga