The Concern
Nguzo Women and Youth Foundation is partnering with the Speak Feed Lead Project to address and implement solutions for the following challenges:
- High dropout rates in schools, exacerbated by the stigmatization surrounding adolescent girls' menstruation cycles and widespread isolation in Tanzania
- Increased violence among students, limited opportunities for higher education, and decreased community engagement, which creates a lack of training, programs, and support
Our Response
Our initiative aims to address the following objectives:
- Strengthen and enhance current training of health, environment, and sports/games clubs in 20 primary/secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region, facilitating effective engagement with students on health and environmental sustainability.
- Education of 5000 primary and secondary adolescent girls and boys on sexual reproductive health, life skills, and anti-bullying tools through in-school programs, alongside vocational and entrepreneurship training through youth clubs and young women groups.
- Support for the creation and distribution of hygiene kits for adolescent girls in and out of schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, including enhancement of existing sweater weaving businesses to provide school uniforms.
- Construction/renovation of the Nguzo Hub Building with Office Outlet and other premises, supporting the foundation's operational needs and community impact.
- Assistance to Tanzanian youth in developing their signature talks based on personal experiences, with recordings featured in a documentary showcasing our philanthropic mission and sponsors' support. The transcript of youth speeches will be added into the current #1 best-selling book, The Parenting Owner's Manual, to gain additional attention and support for ongoing missions.
Our volunteer team comprises philanthropic professionals spanning various fields, including healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and youth development, eager to serve as peer educator champions for Tanzanian youth and communities.


