Our Programs

Smart Youth thrives on intergenerational collaboration, fostering mutual learning, skills exchange, and economic empowerment through its three flagship programs.

HiPro

Hifadhi Program

The Hifadhi Program empowers youth to take leadership roles in environmental conservation and climate action, focusing on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It promotes sustainable resource management, biodiversity protection, and community resilience against climate change.

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Ongoing projects

Climate Smart Initiative
Marine and coastal livelihoods in Bagamoyo and Saadani (2026–2028) — 18 youth and women climate-smart groups, mangrove restoration, and UK Ocean Community Grant support.
Kipili behaviour change
One-year freshwater pilot (2026–2027) around Lake Tanganyika with The Nature Conservancy — school clubs, youth and women leadership, targeting 150 students and 5,000 community members.

Ustawi Program

The Ustawi Program is dedicated to equipping youth with practical skills, entrepreneurship training, and access to financial services that foster sustainable income generation and poverty reduction. Through this program, we empower young people to become self-reliant economic actors and contributors to Tanzania’s growth.

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Ongoing projects

Smart Shule
This flagship initiative equips youth with digital literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and leadership training, preparing them to engage effectively in the modern economy and create innovative business solutions.

JaPro

Jamii Program

The Jamii Program focuses on strengthening social inclusion, community cohesion, and leadership among youth, women, elders, and persons with disabilities. It fosters intergenerational collaboration, promotes inclusive participation in community development, and supports initiatives that improve the well-being and dignity of marginalized groups.

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Ongoing projects

Youth4Wazee
Promotes income, dignity, and well-being for older people in Dar es Salaam — documenting 120 stories and gathering insights from 2,000 elders, funded by Sweden through HelpAge.
SaveElders Tanzania
An innovative intergenerational initiative that addresses social exclusion by positioning elders as mentors and advisors, while equipping youth with skills in digital literacy and advocacy to support elder well-being.
Imarika
A community empowerment initiative that equips adolescent girls, young women, and marginalized groups with life skills, leadership training, and economic empowerment opportunities, enabling them to actively participate in and contribute to community development.

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