SHIRIKI TUJENGE TANGA YETU:Empowering youth to shape Tanga's future
The Shiriki Tujenge TangaYetu project is empowering youth in Tanga, Tanzania, by providing them with skills and opportunities to participate in local governance and economic development. The initiative aims to shift the perception of youth from passive observers to active contributors in their communities.
Why it matters
Investing in youth civic engagement is critical for sustainable economic growth in Africa, which is projected to have the world's largest labor force by 2050.
TANGA: A quiet but remarkable transformation is unfolding among young people in Tanga City. Once viewed as passive participants in community affairs, many youths are now taking center stage in local development by attending public meetings, pursuing entrepreneurship, accessing government opportunities and contributing to decisions that shape their communities.
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