Program Overview
YEE is implemented by Mulika Tanzania with support from UNFPA Tanzania to equip youths with skills, resources, and collective support to build sustainable livelihoods and financial independence.
Mulika Tanzania×UNFPA
Youth-led enterprise,
growing across Tanzania.
YEE equips young people with the training, savings groups and mentorship to build sustainable livelihoods — and the financial independence that follows.
120
Active members
24
Youth groups
13
Wards reached
Implemented with
Local Government Authorities
Local Government AuthoritiesThe Program
A clear path from idea to income.
Every YEE participant moves through the same three stages — designed so that progress is visible, measurable and locally owned.
- 01
Train
Structured curriculum in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and digital skills — delivered locally by certified mentors.
- 02
Form a group
Members organise into registered youth groups, opening access to collective savings, lending and shared enterprise.
- 03
Grow an enterprise
Groups access seed capital, ongoing mentorship and links to markets — turning a plan into a living business.
About the Program
Empowering youth with sustainable economic opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and registered local group structures.
Objectives
The program builds entrepreneurship skills, improves financial literacy, and enables youths to create stable income opportunities that strengthen families and communities.
Implementation
YEE is delivered through structured training, group formation, mentorship, and access to financial opportunities. Participants are supported to register groups and grow viable enterprises.
Key Benefits
Youth gain access to business training, financial resources, mentorship, peer networks, and digital tools that support long-term economic growth.
Community Impact
By empowering youths economically, the program strengthens local economies, supports job creation, and nurtures confident community leaders.
Success Metrics
Impact is measured through participation levels, group registration, enterprise growth, access to finance, and improved economic outcomes.
Impact to date
Real numbers,
real wards.
- 120
- Active members
- 24
- Youth groups
- 13
- Wards
- 2026
- Cohort year
Stories from the field
The work, in the words of the people doing it.
Dodoma Jiji Municipal
Erica Thomas · 24 years old
"Before joining the Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Program, I had no clear direction in life and struggled to earn a living through a small vegetable stand. The entrepreneurship training opened my eyes to new opportunities and gave me the confidence to dream bigger. Together with my group, we are now establishing a restaurant business that will provide us with a stable source of income. Today, I am not only improving my own livelihood but also inspiring other young people in my community to believe that positive change is possible."
Chamwino Municipal
Furaha Stanley · 22 years old
"Growing up with only my siblings in Chamwino, I often felt that opportunities for a better future were out of reach. Through the YEE Program, I gained practical tailoring skills, financial literacy, and the confidence to pursue my goals. Together with my group, we have already begun the process of accessing the 10% Local Government Youth Development Loan. I look forward to opening my own tailoring shop from home, earning a stable income, and creating a better future for my family."
Kondoa Municipal
Aziza Juma Iddi · 26 years old
"Losing my parents at a young age made me believe that being an orphan would always limit my future. Without a stable support system, every day felt like a struggle. Joining the Youth Economic Empowerment Program completely changed my perspective. Through mentorship and the support of fellow young mothers, I discovered that my circumstances do not define my future. Together with my group, we are preparing to launch a vegetable farming project that will provide us with a sustainable source of income. Today, I have renewed hope, a clear vision for my future, and the confidence to build a better life for myself and my family."
Bahi Municipal
Hadija Ally · 19 years old
"Before joining the YEE Program, I depended on others for survival and had little hope for my future. Opportunities for young people in my community were limited, making it difficult to build a stable livelihood. Through the program, I learned how to organize with other young women, identify business opportunities, and plan for long-term success. Today, I operate a small food vending business that enables me to earn my own income, support myself, and regain confidence and respect within my community."
Ilala Municipal Council
Zuhura Issa · 22 years old
"Becoming a mother at a young age without completing my education made me believe that my dreams had come to an end. I never imagined I would have another opportunity to learn or build a successful business. The Youth Economic Empowerment Program restored my confidence by equipping me with practical entrepreneurial skills and encouraging me to dream again. My ambition is to establish a small retail shop that will enable me to support my child while creating employment opportunities for other young women in my community."
Kongwa District Council
Betina Makomelo · 23 years old
"As a single mother living in the city, life was extremely challenging. Selling fried fish by the roadside was my only source of income, and it was never enough to meet my family's needs. Through the YEE Program, I joined a group of fellow young mothers where we exchange ideas, encourage one another, and work toward shared goals. Together, we are establishing a catering business that will provide us with a stable income. I now look forward to supporting my children with confidence and building a brighter future for my family. I am grateful to Mulika Tanzania for believing in our potential."
Songwe District Council
Pendo Kandonga · 22 years old
"After losing my parents, I grew up under the care of my aunt together with my younger brother and my daughter. Our family survived solely through a small cassava business, making life extremely difficult. The Youth Economic Empowerment Program gave me more than entrepreneurial skills. it restored my hope. Working alongside other young mothers, we developed a goat-rearing business that is helping us generate sustainable income and improve our livelihoods. Today, I am able to support my family while encouraging other young mothers in my community never to give up on their dreams."
Momba District Council
Winifrida Simuchimba · 20 years old
"Growing up in a low-income family while raising a child at a young age made me believe that owning a successful business was beyond my reach. The Youth Economic Empowerment Program transformed that belief. After completing the training, I joined other young mothers to establish a sunflower oil processing enterprise. The business is improving our household incomes while proving that young women can work together to create sustainable businesses and transform their communities. Today, I have greater confidence in my abilities and a renewed belief that my future is full of opportunities."
Latest stories
Updates and insights from the YEE community ecosystem.
Data
Why local government data matters
Council, ward, registration, and contact information make the network easier to verify, support, and scale.
Read article →
Program Insight
How savings groups turn training into income
A practical look at how YEE groups combine entrepreneurship training, peer accountability, and savings cycles to build viable youth-led businesses.
Read article →
Finance
What youth groups need before accessing credit
Loan readiness is more than a score. It reflects group governance, savings discipline, repayment culture, and basic documentation.
Read article →
Youth groups
24 groups. One growing network.
Credit portfolio readiness
A transparent view of group savings, lending capacity and repayment health.
- TZS 63.7M
- Total group savings
- TZS 20.2M
- Savings recorded
- 96%
- Avg. repayment rate
- 5/24
- Loan-ready groups
Member demographics
n = 120Who the network reaches.
Age
% of members- 15-191%
- 20-2429%
- 25-2936%
- 30-3543%
Sex
% of members- Young women84%
- Young men36%
Education
% of members- Primary8%
- Secondary37%
- Tertiary45%
- VETA30%
Thematic trainings
7 modulesWhat every group is trained in.
Financial literacy
220 trainedBudgeting, saving, recordkeeping and group lending basics.
Entrepreneurship
199 trainedIdea to plan, costing, pricing and market entry.
GBV prevention
218 trainedRecognising, preventing and safely reporting gender-based violence.
SRHR
225 trainedSRHR essentials delivered with UNFPA-aligned curriculum.
Digital skills
208 trainedSmartphone basics, M-Pesa / Tigo Pesa, online safety.
Life skills
210 trainedCommunication, negotiation, group governance.
Market linkages
211 trainedRegistering groups, accessing buyers and value chains.
Library & Resources
Access important documents, guides, and information to support your journey in the YEE Program.
Explore all →Application Letters
Group Registration Application Letter Template
A template for submitting an official application letter requesting the registration of an economic group with the Local Government Authority. The letter introduces the group, explains its purpose, and requests legal recognition to enable the group to operate and access available economic opportunities.
View documentPolicies & Governance
Economic Group Constitution Template
A standard constitution template for economic groups that outlines the group's objectives, membership requirements, leadership structure, meetings, financial management, loan procedures, conflict resolution mechanisms, and governance principles. It serves as a key document for establishing and managing registered community economic groups.
View documentTemplates
Group Registration Meeting Minutes Template
A template for recording group meeting minutes related to the registration of an economic group. It includes meeting agendas, resolutions, attendance records, and signatures of the chairperson and secretary to support the group registration process.
View documentGet in touch
Have questions or want to partner with YEE? Reach the programme team for support, collaboration, and field coordination.
- info@mulika.or.tz
- Phone
- +255 (0) 758 335 223
- Location
- Delta House, 1st Floor, Donga Street, P.O. Box 110199, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Working Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Friday: 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
