The USAID Kijana Kwanza Activity
Main Goals
Increase youth resilience and decrease likelihood of violence by promoting positive youth engagement and strengthening local governance for the benefit of future generations.
Objectives
- Objective 1: To fortify inclusive leadership capacities and expand equitable civic participation opportunities for young women and men, thereby fostering peace and sustainable development.
- Objective 2: To strengthen inter-stakeholder relationships and address youth grievances through enhanced youth participation in local governance structures.
- Objective 3: To enhance the capacity youth, people with disability and women to engage in peaceful and democratic electoral processes.
Direct beneficiaries reached
Total 24,307(F 11,560) (M 12,747) (PWD123).
Project impact and achievements
- Significant advancements have been made in youth leadership development, with 18 Young Change Makers (10 M, 8 F) pursuing local government leadership positions. Of those 13 (7 M, 6 F) were successful and obtained leadership roles
- Cultivation of robust relationships and trust between local government leaders and youth through constructive engagement meetings, facilitating transparent and accountable grievance resolution.
- Increased youth participation in local development activities, evidenced by heightened attendance and involvement in village decision-making meetings, achieved through youth-led awareness initiatives.
- Enhanced youth advocacy through the strategic placement of youth representatives on decision-making platforms, facilitated by capacity-building efforts for local government leaders and other stakeholders.
- Strengthened organizational capacity of 20 Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs) through targeted capacity-building programs and strategic cash assistance, enabling them to enhance internal systems, attract partnerships, and ensure intervention sustainability.
USAID Kijana Kwanza Activity
The USAID Kijana Kwanza Activity, a collaborative initiative between Door of Hope Tanzania and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), is a four-year (August 2022 – July 2026) endeavor focused on enhancing youth resilience and mitigating violent incidents within five districts of the Mtwara Region: Mtwara, Masasi, Tandahimba, Nanyumbu, and Newala. This project is predicated on the fundamental principle of promoting positive youth engagement and strengthening local governance relationships, thereby ensuring a more stable and prosperous future for subsequent generations. Employing youth-centered, evidence-based, and scalable interventions.
