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Young Leaders Forum 2026 Application

Application opens on 23rd January 2026 and closes on 1st of February 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Two participants of the Young Citizens Forum stand under a thatched roof structure, engaged in a group activity. One holds a piece of paper and wears a black "Stranger Things" t-shirt; the other wears a black top and brown skirt. A table in front of them displays colorful LEGO constructions, suggesting a creative or educational workshop. A third person in a pink top is seated in the foreground. The setting appears informal and collaborative. — Creator: Samwel Gidori

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Kazi the Podcast E09: Dar es Salaam on Wheels: Gender and Labor in the Bodaboda Sector

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Kazi the Podcast E08: From Education to (Un)Employment: Why Tanzanian Youth Struggle to Find Decent Work

This episode explores ways to align education with the job market, improve access to entrepreneurship, and ensure no youth are left behind.

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Just City

Housing4Youth: Elevating Youth Voices in Tanzania’s Urban Agenda

Through participatory dialogue, strategic planning, and digital mobilization, the initiative seeks to elevate youth voices in shaping Tanzania’s housing future.

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Just City

Manifestos and mandates: The real test of housing commitments

With Tanzania’s urban population projected to surpass 59 percent by 2050, the demand for affordable and adequate housing is reaching a critical juncture

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Trade Unions

FES Tanzania and COTWU-T Launch Report on Bodaboda Sector: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Sustainable Transport

The report highlights that GBV is a pervasive issue, with women drivers reporting harassment and unsafe working environments, which not only affects their well-being but also discourages their participation in the sector.

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Health equity starts with informal sector inclusion

As of now, the combined coverage of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Community Health Fund (CHF) remains below 8% of Tanzania’s total population, including formal and informal workers. This has resulted in a highly...

A man stands in a seminar room, holding a piece of paper as he presents. He wears a black suit with an orange shirt. To his left is a flip chart with handwritten text. In front of him is a table with a blue water bottle and electronic equipment. A projector screen is visible in the background, reinforcing the educational setting focused on research methods. — Creator: VIBINDO

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Just City

Nyumba ni Sisi: Removing the Roadblocks to Adequate and Affordable Housing in Tanzania

National Conference on Housing, 25th–26th March 2025, Dodoma

Two individuals seated at a conference table during the "National Conference on Housing" in Dodoma, held on May 24–25, 2023. The backdrop displays the event's theme: “Nyumba ni sisi – Ensuring Decent and Adequate Affordable Housing for All.” Microphones, bottled water, and conference materials suggest a formal setting focused on housing policy and development. — Creator: Samwel Gidori