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Empowering Women and Youth in Tanzania
Tanzania Women & Youth Advisory Organization

Empowering Women. Inspiring Youth.
Strengthening Communities.

TAWOYA works with local communities across Tanzania to create economic opportunities, advance youth skills, and protect human rights through evidence-driven programs.

Youth Leadership & Innovation
Youth Leadership & Technology

Building Next-Generation
Digital & Vocational Skills.

Providing young adults across Tanzania with hands-on computer literacy, entrepreneurship mentorship, and career readiness hubs.

Grassroots Impact & Global Dialogue
Grassroots Impact & Advocacy

From Local Initiatives
To Global Dialogue.

Connecting ward-level women and youth groups with national policy advocates, UN civil society summits, and sustainable development partners.

TAWOYA Community Workshop in Tanzania
Community Driven

Fostering local ownership and sustainable empowerment for women and youth.

Who We Are

Building Sustainable Futures Through Community Leadership

TAWOYA is a non-governmental organization committed to supporting women and youth in Tanzania. We provide accessible entrepreneurship training, digital literacy pathways, and legal rights advocacy.

Community-centered economic inclusion and micro-enterprise development.

Youth technical innovation and career readiness bootcamps.

Rights awareness forums and accessible legal information clinics.

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Leadership Message

A Word From Our Founder & Executive Director

Eva Mganga Gerald — Founder & Executive Director

Eva Mganga Gerald

Founder & Executive Director, TAWOYA

"From Grassroots Vision to Sustainable Community Transformation"

"At TAWOYA, our foundational conviction is that sustainable development begins with empowering women and inspiring youth. By providing accessible business advisory, digital and technical skills, and legal rights advocacy, we are unlocking the untapped potential of communities across Tanzania and shaping an inclusive, prosperous future."

CORE COMMITMENT:

Strengthening economic self-reliance for women entrepreneurs, advancing youth innovation hubs, and safeguarding community rights across all regions.

Strategic Pillars

Our Areas of Focus

Targeted interventions built to address foundational needs of women, youth, and local families.

Women Empowerment

Business training, micro-finance mentorship, and leadership networks for female entrepreneurs.

Youth Innovation

Digital literacy bootcamps, technical skills mentorship, and career readiness hubs.

Rights & Advocacy

Promoting legal literacy, human rights awareness, and policy dialogue at ward levels.

Community Wellbeing

Supporting hygiene, clean water initiatives, health dialogues, and family wellness outreach.

Active Initiatives

Featured Programs

Structured long-term programs creating sustainable impact across local communities.

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Women Leadership & Economic Empowerment
Women Empowerment

Women Leadership & Economic Empowerment

Fostering financial independence, business mentorship, and leadership skills for women across local communities.

Youth Skills, Governance & Innovation Hub
Youth Empowerment & Leadership

Youth Skills, Governance & Innovation Hub

Empowering next-generation young leaders with civic leadership, tech readiness, and entrepreneurship tools.

Civil Society Policy Dialogue & Community Advocacy
Advocacy & Civil Society

Civil Society Policy Dialogue & Community Advocacy

Strengthening NGO coordination, public accountability, and community advocacy at national and international levels.

Women & Girls

Supporting economic self-reliance, leadership, and health dignity.

Youth Leadership

Empowering young leaders through tech hubs, civic skills, and forums.

Community Action

Executing grassroots initiatives including beach clean-ups and school tours.

Policy & Advocacy

Engaging high-level parliamentary dialogues and UN civil society summits.

FEATURED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

Mlinde Campaign for Girls in Tanzanian Schools

THIS DAY TAWOYA MADE A CONTRACT WITH SHUJAA CANCER FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT MLINDE CAMPAIGN FOR GIRL IN SCHOOLS OF TANZANIA.

Mlinde Campaign Signing with Shujaa Cancer Foundation
On The Ground

Key Projects

Selected field projects directly impacting lives in partner districts.

Coastal Beach Cleaning Initiative
Ongoing
Dar es Salaam Coastline, Tanzania

Coastal Environmental Protection & Beach Clean-Up Initiative

TAWOYA implements community beach cleaning and marine conservation initiatives to protect coastal ecosystems and foster environmental stewardship.

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Adolescent Girls Health and Dignity Outreach
Ongoing
Schools across Tanzania

Adolescent Girls Health & Dignity Outreach (Mlinde Campaign)

Partnering with Shujaa Cancer Foundation to deliver preventative health education, hygiene kits, and cancer awareness in schools.

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Upcoming Events & Activities

Participate in our upcoming workshops, summits, and community gatherings.

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High-Level Parliamentary Dialogue on Women Empowerment
Past Event
March 8, 2025 Parliament Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

High-Level Parliamentary Dialogue on Women Empowerment with Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson

CEO TAWOYA had a discussion with the former speaker of URT of Tanzania parliament and current president of Inter parliamentary union Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson at the parliament office. The discussion was focused on women empowerment.

National Non-Governmental Organizations Strategic Forum
Past Event
November 14, 2024 Morogoro, Tanzania

National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Strategic Forum in Morogoro

CEO TAWOYA attended the NGOs meeting at Morogoro Tanzania. The forum brought together civil society leaders, registrars, and development partners.

Collaborative Network

Our Partners & Collaborators

Working alongside trusted organizations, civil society networks, and development partners to advance opportunities for women and youth.

Interested in Partnering With TAWOYA?

We actively collaborate with development organizations, civil society, institutions, and community leaders to expand opportunities for women and youth.

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Updates & Insights

Latest News & Media

Recent announcements, articles, and community highlights.

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TAWOYA Signs Strategic Contract with Shujaa Cancer Foundation
News
July 15, 2024 3 min read

TAWOYA Signs Strategic Contract with Shujaa Cancer Foundation for Mlinde Campaign

Formal agreement finalized to implement comprehensive cancer education and hygiene outreach in schools across Tanzania.

CEO TAWOYA Engages in High-Level Dialogue with IPU President Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson
News
March 10, 2025 4 min read

CEO TAWOYA Engages in High-Level Dialogue with IPU President Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson

Strategic engagement focused on accelerating women economic self-reliance and community rights advocacy.

TAWOYA Youth Volunteers Lead Coastal Beach Clean-Up Campaign
News
October 05, 2024 2 min read

TAWOYA Youth Volunteers Lead Coastal Beach Clean-Up Campaign in Dar es Salaam

Mobilizing environmental action and marine conservation along public coastal areas.

BE PART OF THE CHANGE

Together, We Empower Communities.

Support initiatives that provide women with business opportunities, prepare youth for the future, and strengthen legal awareness across Tanzania.