Youth-Centred
Young people help shape the programmes, decisions and solutions that affect their lives.
Kanga Foundation Tanzania
About Us
We are committed to helping young people in Tanzania build healthier, more confident and economically independent lives.
Our purposeYoung people deserve the opportunity to thrive
We believe wellbeing is the foundation for confident, resilient and economically independent lives.
Registered organisationNGO No. 2685
Who We Are
Supporting young people to live healthier, more confident and productive lives
Kanga Foundation Tanzania is a youth-focused non-governmental organisation committed to improving the wellbeing of young people in Tanzania.
We respond to the challenges that affect young people's mental health, personal development and economic participation through practical programmes, partnerships and community engagement.
Our work creates safe spaces where young people can be heard, build essential life skills, access livelihood opportunities and participate in decisions that affect their future.
Explore our programmesCommunity-Based
We work with families, schools, communities and partners to create sustainable change.
Impact-Focused
Our programmes are designed around practical outcomes that strengthen wellbeing and opportunity.
Our Direction
Guided by a clear mission and a hopeful vision
Our mission and vision guide how we design programmes, build partnerships and measure meaningful impact.
Our Mission
Empowering young people to improve their wellbeing
To empower young people in Tanzania through inclusive, youth-centred programmes that strengthen mental health, life skills, livelihoods and meaningful participation in society.
Our Vision
A Tanzania where every young person can thrive
We envision a Tanzania where all young people are healthy, resilient, confident and able to access the opportunities they need to realise their full potential.
What Guides Us
Values that shape our work and relationships
Our values influence how we serve young people, work with communities and build trusted partnerships.
Integrity
We act honestly, responsibly and transparently in our relationships, decisions and use of resources.
Inclusion
We respect diversity and work to ensure that every young person can participate and be heard.
Empowerment
We equip young people with knowledge, confidence, skills and opportunities to shape their future.
Collaboration
We build meaningful partnerships with young people, communities and organisations to increase impact.
How We Work
Working with young people, not only for them
We believe sustainable change happens when young people are active participants in identifying challenges and developing solutions.
01
Listen to young people
We create safe and respectful spaces for young people to express their needs, ideas and priorities.
02
Design practical solutions
We turn identified needs into accessible programmes that help young people navigate real-life challenges.
03
Build strong partnerships
We collaborate with communities, institutions and organisations that share our commitment to youth wellbeing.
04
Learn and improve
We review results, learn from experience and continuously improve the relevance and quality of our work.
Join Our Mission
Together, we can create better opportunities for young people
Support our work, volunteer your skills or partner with us to strengthen young people's wellbeing across Tanzania.