TangaYetu

According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, Tanga City Council is home to 393,429 people, with most living in urban areas. Among the city’s indigenous groups, the Zigua, Sambaa, Bondei, Makonde, and Digo are the largest. The Bondei and their Digo neighbors share the coastal landscape, relying on fishing and livestock keeping to sustain their livelihoods. Meanwhile, in the Usambara Mountains, the Bondei join the Zigua, Sambaa, and others in preserving a shared cultural heritage rooted in the region. Tanga’s communities are as diverse as its landscapes — from the mountains to the coast, traditions thrive. #TangaYetu #OurTanga

What sparks a child’s love for science? Angel Msechu, a STEM Communicator at STEM Park Tanga, shares her inspiring journey of making STEM education exciting and accessible for young minds. From using everyday materials like lemons and sugar to teaching tech-driven activities, Angel is nurturing a new generation of innovators in Tanga. Fondation Botnar ProjeKt Inspire INNOVEX

Did you know? Adolescents aged 10–19 account for a significant 21.3% of Tanga City's population—83,646 young individuals shaping the city’s future. This group comprises 41,150 males (10.5%) and 42,496 females (10.8%), showcasing a nearly equal distribution. Tanga’s youth are not just numbers, they represent the heartbeat of the city's growth and potential. Let’s invest in their dreams and create opportunities for them to thrive! Data: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Fit4Future Phase II - Shaping tomorrow’s opportunities. Digital tech is transforming the world, but not everyone has the tools to keep up. Fit4Future is here to change that — providing young people with the skills to create inclusive, tech-driven, and sustainable futures. 🌍 We’re looking to support innovative projects using AI and digital tech to: ✅ Create inclusive cities ✅ Advance inclusive education Submit your project proposal by Monday 10 February 2025! Let's build a brighter future, together. Want to learn more? Read this https://lnkd.in/eJaY36Gf Ready to submit your proposal? Click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTMVB5kY #Fit4Future #YouthInnovation #InclusiveTech #SustainableCities #EducationForAll

What does it take to ignite a passion for science among young learners? At STEM Park Tanga, the answer lies in creativity, accessibility, and hands-on learning See how this initiative is inspiring Tanzania’s future leaders through STEM education. 🔗 https://ow.ly/jlII50UaFW6 Fondation Botnar ProjeKt Inspire INNOVEX

As we mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, we celebrate inspiring stories like Mwanakombo’s—a 19-year-old who transformed her life through the Mindset Change and Entrepreneurship Project by RLabs Tanzania under the TangaYetu program. Before the mindset change training, Mwanakombo depended on her parents for everything. Just two weeks after the program, she found the confidence to launch her own hairdressing business. Today, she’s financially independent, earning respect from her family, and serving as a role model for other youth. Her story reminds us that a shift in mindset is often the first step toward entrepreneurial success. Through this project, 1,036 young people in Tanga were empowered with skills to build businesses, with 290 ventures launched across sectors. This Global Entrepreneurship Week, let’s celebrate the power of youth, innovation, and the resilience of entrepreneurs who are shaping a brighter future. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #YouthEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #TangaYetu

🌟 Applications are rolling in, and we’re already seeing incredible potential! 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this journey! If you’re an entrepreneur in Tanga Town, aged 18-35 with a registered business, this is your moment. ⏳ Deadline: November 29, 2024 Ready to make your mark? Apply today 👇 https://lnkd.in/dRgqyYmS #TangaEntrepreneurs #BusinessOpportunities #YouthEmpowerment #TangaEntrepreneurship #JourneyToSuccess #ApplicationsOpen #YourSuccess #SeizeTheOpportunity #JoinUs #DeadlineNov29 Mawimbi is a project implemented by INCO and supported by Fondation Botnar and TangaYetu

#TBT to November 1, 2024 A special visit from Prof. Marcel Tanner and guests from Basel, Switzerland. They toured TangaYetu projects and connected with youth-led enterprises shaping Tanga’s future.

Princess Margaret addressing the crowd in Tanga, October 1957. 📸 Urithi Tanga Museum

Today, on World Science Day for Peace and Development, we’re celebrating young innovators like Neema William at STEM Park Tanga! Neema, a Form Two student at Masechu Secondary School, has taken part in several STEM Park programs and even created a unique project—a cane that helps visually impaired individuals walk independently. “My involvement in STEM Park programs has really helped in my studies,” Neema shares. “Here, we get to learn through hands-on activities, so you can see what the teacher is explaining. It’s encouraged me to work harder and understand more.” Neema encourages fellow students to visit STEM Park to spark creativity and deepen their understanding of science! ProjeKt Inspire Fondation Botnar INNOVEX