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 …

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 to ensure that young …

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 amplify the importance of seed …

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 …

IJUE KODI YAKO – LIPA NA SHIRIKI.

Through the IJUE KODI YAKO – LIPA NA SHIRIKI project, we strengthen tax justice and accountability in Tanzania by empowering young people and civil society to actively participate in decisions that affect public resources. Our mission is to ensure taxation is fair, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all communities. We build partnerships between …

Keeping Girls in School

About the Programme This 14-month initiative, jointly led by UNICEF and Restless Development Tanzania, is designed to improve school retention and learning continuity among 4,000 adolescent girls and boys aged 10–19 in some of Tanzania’s most underserved communities. The programme focuses on addressing the systemic and social barriers that prevent adolescents—especially girls—from accessing and completing …

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 …

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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