About

Who We Are

Learn about the Youth4Peace Agenda — our story, our people, our structure, and our member organizations.

About Us

Youth4Peace Agenda Tanzania is a network of Tanzanian youth-led and youth-serving organizations that have come together to collectively advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda at national, regional, and global levels.

The Youth4Peace Agenda was established in response to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 (UNSCR 2250), which calls for meaningful participation of young people in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.

Operating through five specialized working groups and guided by two Co-Chairs and a Steering Committee, the Youth4Peace Agenda coordinates advocacy, research, community outreach, and capacity building programs across Tanzania.

Vision

A peaceful Tanzania where youth are meaningful, recognized, and effective partners in building lasting peace and security for all.

Mission

To coordinate and amplify youth-led peacebuilding and conflict prevention initiatives, and to advocate for the full implementation of UNSCR 2250 in Tanzania.

Our Objectives

  • Advocate for meaningful youth participation in peace and security processes
  • Coordinate and align youth-led peacebuilding initiatives under UNSCR 2250
  • Build the capacity of member organizations in peacebuilding and conflict prevention
  • Generate evidence and knowledge to inform policy on youth, peace and security
  • Foster partnerships with government, civil society, and international organizations
  • Amplify youth voices in national, regional, and global peace forums
Leadership

Our Team

Co-Chairs

Joseph Malekela

Joseph Malekela

Co-Chair

Joseph is a dedicated youth peace advocate with extensive experience in community mobilization and youth-led peacebuilding initiatives across Tanzania. He has represented Tanzanian youth at regional and international forums on Youth, Peace and Security.

HP

Hashim Pondeza

Co-Chair

Hashim brings expertise in policy advocacy and organizational leadership. He has championed the implementation of UNSCR 2250 at the national level, working closely with government and civil society stakeholders.

Steering Committee

YH

Yose Hoza

Steering Committee

ES

Esteria

Steering Committee

JG

John Gingo

Steering Committee

FM

Francisca Mboya

Steering Committee

Elvis Namajojo

Elvis Namajojo

Steering Committee

Secretariat: The Secretariat manages day-to-day coordination of the coalition's activities, communications, and operations.

Structure

Our Core Working Groups

The coalition operates through five specialized working groups, each driving a key area of our peacebuilding mandate.

Working Group 1

Communication and Advocacy

Develops and implements communication strategies to advocate for youth participation in peace and security processes. Manages the coalition's media presence and public messaging.

Key Functions

  • Social media and digital communications
  • Press releases and media relations
  • Advocacy campaigns and policy briefs
  • Youth voice amplification
Working Group 2

Community Outreach

Engages communities at the grassroots level to build a culture of peace, prevent conflict, and foster social cohesion among diverse groups.

Key Functions

  • Grassroots peace education workshops
  • School and university outreaches
  • Community dialogue sessions
  • Youth peace ambassador programs
Working Group 3

Research, Policy Analysis & Knowledge Management

Conducts research and analysis to generate evidence for policy advocacy on youth, peace and security issues in Tanzania.

Key Functions

  • Policy research and analysis
  • Knowledge management systems
  • Publication of reports and articles
  • Data collection and monitoring
Working Group 4

Partnership and Resource Mobilization

Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations to sustain and expand the coalition's impact.

Key Functions

  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement
  • Fundraising and grant writing
  • MoU and partnership agreements
  • Donor relations management
Working Group 5

Capacity Building and Networking

Strengthens the skills and organizational capacity of member organizations through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Key Functions

  • Training workshops and webinars
  • Leadership development programs
  • Youth networking events
  • Mentorship and coaching
Network

Meet our Member Organizations

20

Organizations

1

The African Leadership Initiatives for Impact

2

Centre for Youth Dialogue

3

JK Events Organizers

4

JICHO LA MTAFITI Foundation

5

Be Humble Initiative

6

Agrimwendo Company Limited

7

Mtwara Economic Rights Organization for Disabled (MERODI)

8

Integrating Capacity and Community Advancement Organization (ICCAO)

9

Imara Leadership Initiative (ILI) Tanzania

10

Friends of Children and Youth Organization (FOCAYO)

11

Youth Peace and Security Coalition

12

Green Farm Youth Foundation

13

KIGOMA ELIMU Foundation (KIEF)

14

Hope for Youth Development Organization (HYDO)

15

Tanzania Inclusive Development and Research Foundation

16

AFRIKA TALII ORGANIZATION (ATO)

17

Ladies Joint Forum

18

United Planet Tanzania

19

ElimikaWikiendi

20

YUNA Tanzania

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