Promoting youth leadership and youth participation

  • P Project/Program

? Activity Status: Unknown

Key Information

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with development partners and the United Nations, is implementing a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering youth through education, resources, and services, while promoting their active involvement in development processes. This project is a partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office in mainland Tanzania and the Youth Ministry in Zanzibar, focusing on the creation and refinement of policies, strategies, and frameworks designed to enhance youth services across the nation.

The primary objective of this joint effort is to empower marginalized adolescents by providing access to programs that foster personal development, promote human rights, and ensure gender equality and social inclusion. By integrating youth participation, leadership, and entrepreneurship into community initiatives, the project equips young people with the skills needed for meaningful socio-economic contributions and improved well-being, paving the way for their active role in shaping Tanzania's future, with particular attention to ensuring girls are fully included and empowered.

In line with these goals, the Prime Minister's Office for Policy, Parliament, and Coordination, launched the Manyara Region Investment Guidebook during Youth Week in Babati District. This guidebook highlights economic opportunities and the regional vision for investment and development, further emphasizing the role of youth in driving sustainable progress in the region.


Lead Implementing Government(s)

United Republic of Tanzania

Location(s)

Sub-Saharan Africa

United Republic of Tanzania

Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated program
Years

2023 -

Ministry Affiliation
Prime Minister’s Office in the Mainland and the Ministry responsible for Youth in Zanzibar
Funder(s)

Not applicable or unknown

COVID-19 Response
Unknown
Geographic Scope
Sub-national
Meets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES  
Yes
Areas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Other skills
  • Life skills/sexuality education

Cross-cutting areas
  • Empowerment
  • Gender equality

Program participants

Target Audience(s)

Youth

Age

Not applicable or unknown

School Enrolment Status

Not applicable or unknown

School Level

Not applicable or unknown

Other populations reached

Not applicable or unknown

Participants include

Not applicable or unknown

Program Approaches Back to Top
Community engagement/advocacy/sensitization
  • Technical assistance/capacity building to civil society organizations or governments
Women's empowerment programs
  • Empowerment training
  • Leadership training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals

Not applicable or unknown

Cross-cutting goals
  • Increased agency and empowerment
  • Increased employment/job-related skills