Empowering every child and youth with quality education, creativity, and skills to thrive and contribute to national development.
Tanzanian Youth and Children (TYC) is a membership non-profit making development-oriented local organization, initially established in 2017 as a Community Based Organization (CBO) and finally registered as an NGO in 2022 with registration number 00NGO/R/3052.
TYC is established by a group of concerned voluntary Tanzanians who envisioned seeing children and youth access better, quality education and enrich their full potentials.
A Tanzania where every child and youth is empowered with quality education, creativity, and skills to thrive and contribute to national development.
To work with communities, educators, and stakeholders to provide inclusive, child-centered, and skill-based education that prepares Tanzania's young people for future opportunities.
In the remote village of Samuye village in Shinyanga District, children once walked over 10 kilometers to the nearest school, leading many to drop ... out early. With TYC’s support, the community built its first inclusive learning center equipped with creative learning materials and skill-based activities. Attendance rose by 80%, and families reported renewed hope for their children’s future. This milestone brought the village closer to TYC’s vision of ensuring that every child is empowered with quality education regardless of location
At just 14, Rehema Mapolu in Shinyanga District was under pressure to leave school for early marriage, but TYC’s mentorship and girls’ empowerment program helped her family understand the value of ... education. She joined digital literacy classes, later creating a simple mobile app for tracking village water points. Her story demonstrates how inclusive, child-centered educational support can transform not only a girl’s life, but an entire community’s perspective on the future.
Introduced child-centered teaching methods in lake zone communities, raising national pass rates ... from 42% to 76% within a single academic year, proving that proper teacher training and adequate learning tools dramatically change student performance.
In an underserved lake zone community, many students were performing far below national standards due to overcrowded classrooms and limited learning ... resources. TYC introduced child-centered teaching methods and after-school tutoring sessions in collaboration with local educators. Within a year, pass rates increased from 42% to 76%, and students developed new confidence in their abilities. Their success reflects TYC’s mission to ensure skill-focused learning that prepares youth for future opportunities.
A group of out-of-school youth in in Tabora at Nzega Town Council had lost hope after failing to secure formal employment. In 2024 TYC supported 16 youths, through ... through carpentry and electricity trainings, By the end of the program, 17 participants had started micro-businesses, collectively generating income to support their families. Their transformation exemplifies the power of skill-based education in shaping self-reliant, future-ready Tanzanian youth
Fatuma Ally, a primary school teacher, felt overwhelmed by outdated teaching methods and low student engagement. Through TYC’s educator-training workshops, ... she learned inclusive techniques, creative classroom practices, and positive discipline strategies. Her classroom became one of the school’s most active and inspiring, with students participating enthusiastically in lessons. Her renewed passion reflects TYC’s commitment to working with educators to deliver quality, child-centered education.
In a rural village lacking electricity, learning often stopped when the sun went down, limiting study time and access to digital resources. TYC installed ...solar-powered learning stations and introduced digital education tools that students and teachers could use at any time. Within months, learners improved in reading and problem-solving skills, and teachers integrated technology into daily lessons. This initiative brought underserved children closer to the vision of a technologically empowered generation.
Supporting scholastic materials to students in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to 16 primary schools and 8 secondary schools to the vulnerable from ...the poor families. Enrollment increased by 60%, and the school regained its reputation as a safe, supportive learning environment. The success demonstrated how community-driven efforts can uplift education and align with TYC’s mission of collaborative impact.
After losing both parents, little Musa Shija at Ukenyenge Primary school at Kishapu Dstirict Council became withdrawn and struggled to ...participate in class. TYC’s child-centered psychosocial support program created a safe space for him to express himself through art and storytelling. Over time, Musa regained confidence and even won a regional creative writing competition. His journey highlights the importance of inclusive education that nurtures children emotionally as well as academically.
Many early-grade learners struggled because lessons were taught in a language they barely understood. TYC collaborated with ...educators to create bilingual learning materials and train teachers in child-friendly literacy methods. Young learners quickly improved in reading comprehension and classroom participation. By making education more accessible and engaging, this initiative supported TYC’s mission to provide inclusive, quality education for all Tanzanian children.
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