SMART Youth Effort for Advanced Community (SMART Youth) is a non-profit organization focused on empowering youth and vulnerable groups across Tanzania. We aim to reduce unemployment, enhance skills, and encourage active participation in socio-economic and political processes for sustainable community development.

SMART Youth’s primary goals are:

• To reduce youth unemployment through skills development and training.
• To create platforms for youth to engage in sustainable community and national development.
• To advocate for the rights and inclusion of marginalized groups, including elders and people with disabilities.
• To enhance digital literacy and technological skills for youth empowerment.

SMART Youth runs several impactful programs:

• Smart Shule: An online platform for youth to connect with experts and gain critical skills.
• SaveElders Tanzania: A program focused on improving the quality of life for older adults through health advocacy and income-generating projects.
• Imarika: A project empowering girls in rural Tanzania with menstrual health education and reusable pad-making skills.
• VukaTech: A digital inclusion initiative for out-of-school youth with visual disabilities.

SMART Youth is dedicated to supporting youth with disabilities, particularly in the areas of digital inclusion and vocational training. Through programs like VukaTech, we provide opportunities for out-of-school youth with visual disabilities to learn essential digital and entrepreneurial skills, fostering self-reliance and inclusion in the digital economy.

Our programs are open to young people (ages 15-30) from both urban and rural regions of Tanzania. We focus on empowering vulnerable groups such as girls, youth with disabilities, and elders. Anyone interested in skill-building, entrepreneurship, and community involvement is encouraged to participate.

SMART Youth engages with communities by organizing workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns on critical issues like health, education, and the environment. We work closely with local leaders, elders, and youth volunteers to ensure that our programs are tailored to the needs of each community and promote active youth involvement in sustainable development.

There are several ways to get involved with SMART Youth:

• Volunteer: We welcome passionate individuals who want to support our programs through volunteerism.
• Donate: Your contributions help us expand our programs and reach more people in need.
• Partnerships: We are always looking for partners who share our vision to collaborate on impactful initiatives.

Visit our “Get Involved” page for more details on how you can make a difference.

Some of our key achievements include:

• Smart Shule: Over 200 youth enrolled, with 150 successfully trained.
• SaveElders Tanzania: Reached more than 500 elderly individuals with health and income-generating support.
• Imarika: Empowered 30 young people with the skills to create reusable menstrual pads. Our programs continue to positively impact thousands of youth and community members across Tanzania.

There are many ways to support our efforts:

• Donate: Financial contributions allow us to scale our programs and reach more communities.
• Become a Mentor: Share your expertise and knowledge with youth participants.
• Spread the Word: Help us raise awareness about our work by sharing our mission on social media or within your networks.

SMART Youth is distinguished by our holistic approach to community development. We focus not only on youth empowerment but also on intergenerational programs, inclusion for marginalized groups, and the use of innovative technology to create sustainable opportunities. Our programs are tailored to the local context, and we prioritize participatory approaches to ensure lasting change.