YOUTH SOUNDING BOARD
17 young representatives from 17 regions in Tanzania are informing the next SDC Cooperation Programme (2026–2030) and advise on approaches to strengthen youth participation in electoral processes.
YOUTH SOUNDING BOARD
The Youth Sounding Board (YSB) is a youth-led initiative supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania to ensure meaningful engagement of young people in shaping the Embassy’s strategic priorities. The platform empowers youth to contribute their perspectives, influence decision-making, and guide programs and policies to be more inclusive and impactful. Aligned with the Embassy’s …
SOWING JUSTICE – Reclaiming Indigenous Seed Sovereignty
Sowing Justice is an initiative focused on preserving indigenous seeds and traditional agricultural knowledge across East and Southern Africa. Indigenous seeds are vital for biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience, yet they are increasingly threatened by industrial agriculture, hybrid seeds, and corporate-controlled seed systems. Through this project, we engage youth and young feminist advocates to …
IJUE KODI YAKO – LIPA NA SHIRIKI.
Building partnerships among civil society, government institutions, and local communities, equipping youth and community actors with the skills and knowledge to engage in tax policy discussions.
SHIRIKI TUJENGE TANGA YETU.
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 peers about civic rights and responsibilities, lead community dialogues, and collaborate with local authorities …
Including Youth in Tax Policy is Key to a Fairer Future
Tax fairness means making sure everyone pays taxes according to their ability, and that the money collected is used to improve the lives of all citizens. In Tanzania, young people, including those with disabilities make up an important part of the population and can play a big role in the country’s economic and social growth. …
Asha’s Story
Asha grew up in a community where a girl’s destiny was often predetermined, marriage and motherhood took precedence over education and personal ambition. She, like many others, had big dreams; she aspired to be a nurse, to heal the sick and serve her community. But fate had different plans. I believed that education was my …
Policy Analysis of Adolescent SRHR in Tanzania
This report sheds light on the current state of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Tanzania, highlighting both challenges and emerging opportunities for progress. The report explores gaps in policy implementation, limited coordination among stakeholders, and the absence of young people—particularly adolescent girls—in decision-making spaces. These barriers continue to affect access to …
Nadhifa’s Story
At just 20 years old, Nadhifa has already faced challenges that could break many but instead, they ignited her desire to bring change to her community. She once dreamed of becoming a teacher. School was her safe space, her future. But that dream ended when she was forced to drop out in Form Two due …
Ali’s Story
Ali, a 19-year-old from Bereko, Kondoa in Dodoma, was once a young man with limited opportunities. After completing primary school, he was unable to proceed with his education due to low grades. With no path forward in school, he decided to help his mother run her small restaurant, serving lunch to the community. However, Ali …