Yolokazi Mfuto development practitioner and a political analyst who is passionate about the struggle against socio-economic, political and health challenges that affect young people. She holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communication, History and Political Sciences, an honours degree in Political Sciences and International Relations both from the University of Fort Hare. She also has a certificate in Project Management and currently pursuing Master in Multidisciplinary Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.

Yolokazi has published papers with national newspapers on Politics, governance, and development, provides political commentary and serve in youth focused boards across the continent.

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X Platform (formerly Twitter) : @YolokaziMfuto
Facebook: Yolokazi Mfuto
Instagram: Yolokazi_Mfuto
E-mail :  mfutoyolokazi@gmail.com

Mr. Lenin Kazoba, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tanzania Youth Coalition (TYC) one of the leading and impactful youth organization in the United Republic of Tanzania. 

Mr.Lenin,managed to work with European Union under the partnership with We- Effect the Swedish organization where we manage the project which were dealing with participation of youth and women in Political participation. 

Since 2022 to date TYC working under the consortium with T-MARC, CARE International and Y-labs in Project known as Kijana Nahodha the project funded under USAID which is implemented in three places Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Zanzibar.

Connect with the Tanzania Youth Coalition 
Website : Tanzania Youth Coalition
E-mail : info@tzyc.org

Ms.Nyangubu Yessy Nyamsogoro , Co- founder and Executive Director of HER URAIA CLICKERS  a Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women through civic awareness and leadership skills training,

Ms.Nyangubu is a dedicated young female leader specializing in girls’ and women’s leadership matters, with a vision to create a society where young girls and women have the opportunity to participate, succeed, and lead, she brings over 6 years of experience working with youths in this area. 

Ms. Nyangubu is also committee to equip young girls and women with the tools to contest for various leadership roles across Tanzania. She is an exceptional female leader driven by a passion for positive change, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Education from Dar es Salaam University College of Education in December 2018, laying the foundation for her teaching career.

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X Platform (formerly Twitter) : @Nyangubu Yessy
Instagram: Nyangubu Yessy
E-mail :  nyangubuyessy@gmail.com

Selemani Abdul Makwita, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Action for Democratic Governance  (A4DG) which is dedicated toward promoting rule of law and development through mounting awareness raising on matters pertaining good governance and accountability, capacity building and networking programs which are people centered, gender sensitive and environmental friendly.

His leadership roles includes being the head of networking and chapter national chairperson for the YALIRLC Tanzania chapter, he has experience of ten years working in development field by participating and leading different projects and researches at local and international levels, Makwita he is Alumni of Africa civic engagement academy, Mandela Washington fellowship, Yali East Africa, international leadership academy for liberals and young leader’s forum.

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X Platform (formerly Twitter) : @Caliph_Makwita 
Website: Action for Democratic Governance -Tanzania 
E-mail :  makwita30@gmail.com

Sylivia Mohamed Mkomwa, serves on the Youth Reference Committee 2023 – 2024,African Union Youth Envoy’s Office and passionate about youth work. 

Recognized by the Legacy of Excellence: List Of 100 Most Notable Women In Africa 2024 Emerges advocating for youth peace and security agenda and a communication and programs specialist Currently a Project Lead and Manager at Caliber First Group LTD in Tanzania.

She holds a B.A in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam, with 7 years of experience in youth empowerment and  peacebuilding. Dedicated to reducing youth inequalities and promoting inclusivity.

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X Platform (formerly Twitter) : @Sylvia Mkomwa  
Instagram  : Sylvia Mkomwa
Linked-In : Sylvia Mohamed
E-mail :   sylviamohamed97@gmail.com

Abdalla Abeid, Founder and Executive Director of the Zanzibar Fighting Against Youth Challenges Organization (ZAFAYCO), a leading youth serving organization in Zanzibar working in the area of civic engagement for youth. Through serving Zanzibar Fighting Against Youth Challenges Organization (ZAFAYCO)

Abdalla has been recognized as one among the 2023 top 100 Changemakers in Tanzania, as a governance expert working in the areas of democratic governance, peace and the rule of law in Zanzibar.

Abeid has  has designed and implemented more than 17 mega projects in the area of civic engagement by promoting human rights, peace and enhancing democracy in Zanzibar especially ensuring youth participation in decision making bodies. He is currently managing 3 projects including a project on strengthening justice in Zanzibar supported by the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, a project titled “Wajibu wako, haki yetu” funded by the ForumCiv and the desk of human rights and human rights documentation implemented under the partnership of ZAFAYCO and the Legal and Human Rights Center Tanzania.

Connect with the Abdalla Abeid via social media 
X Platform (formerly Twitter) : @Abdalla Ali Abeid 
Website   : ZAFAYCO
Linked-In : Abdalla Abeid
E-mail :   abdalla.abeid12@gmail.com