As Tanzania joins the world in marking International Youth Day, attention is turning to one of the country’s greatest assets, its young population, and the need to create an environment where young people can acquire the skills, confidence and opportunities to shape their own futures and contribute meaningfully to national development.
At the centre of this effort is BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania, which has been implementing a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening youth empowerment, economic inclusion, climate resilience and participation in decision-making since 2006.
The organisation’s approach is aligned with Tanzania’s long-term development ambitions, including the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 and the National Youth Development Policy, 2024.
For David Mbumila, AIM Programme Manager at BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania, meaningful youth development requires more than providing financial support.
It requires creating an environment where young people, particularly adolescent girls and young women, can build confidence, develop practical skills, access economic opportunities and have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.
