Tanga city turns to sports to steer youth away from drugs
TANGA: THE Tanga City Council has announced plans to use sports as a key tool to steer young people away from drug abuse and other risky behaviours.
Tanga City Mayor, Mr Mustafa Seleboss, revealed this recently while officiating at a Grassroots Under-15 Soccer Festival organised by the Tanga-based anti-drug organisation, Gift of Hope Foundation, at the Gofu Juu grounds in Nguvumali Ward, Tanga City.
The festival, according to Gift of Hope Foundation Director, Mr Said Bandawe, aims to provide awareness education to young people on the dangers of drug abuse while encouraging them to use their time effectively by developing talents in sports.
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The event is being implemented under the Tanga Yetu Initiative, with financial support from the Switzerlandbased Botnar Foundation.
Other organisations supporting the festival include Kijana Togora, Michezo Plus and the Tanga Youth Talents Association (TAYOTA), which are also implementing youth-focused projects under the Tanga Yetu Initiative with funding from the Botnar Foundation.
Commending Gift of Hope for initiating the programme, Mayor Seleboss called on stakeholders to support efforts aimed at protecting young people from drug abuse, which he described as a growing threat to the country’s future workforce.
“This is a major initiative by Gift of Hope to cultivate a sense of refusal to drugs among young people. A fish must be bent when it is young,” said the Mayor.
He said the City Council would sit down with stakeholders to develop strategies to reach more youths, including organising regular sports events.
He suggested that such activities could be held every Saturday, stressing the urgent need to establish more football academies, noting that football has become a viable employment opportunity.
PART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposals
PART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposalsPART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposals
PART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposals
PART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposals
PART A: HOW TO CREATE DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Decent work means jobs that are:
✔ Productive
✔ Fairly paid
✔ Safe
✔ Secure
✔ Inclusive (youth, women, people with disabilities)
Aligned with ILO Decent Work Agenda and Tanzania Development Vision 2025.
1. Focus on High-Impact Sectors in Tanzania
1. Agriculture & Agro-processing (Top Priority)
Employs most Tanzanians but offers low income and informality.
Actions
Promote value addition (cashew, sunflower oil, rice, coffee)
Support irrigation, storage, and rural roads
Organize farmers into cooperatives
Introduce contracts and minimum standards for farm workers
Decent work outcome: Higher incomes, job security, rural dignity.
2. SMEs & Entrepreneurship
SMEs are the biggest job creators.
Actions
Simplify business registration (BRELA, online systems)
Reduce taxes for startups and small firms
Provide business training and mentoring
Encourage formalization of informal businesses
Decent work outcome: Sustainable, locally owned jobs.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Supports Tanzania’s industrialization agenda.
Actions
Develop SEZs and industrial parks
Encourage local processing instead of exporting raw materials
Enforce labor standards and safety rules
Decent work outcome: Formal employment with stable wages.
4. Youth & Women Employment
Youth unemployment and underemployment are major challenges.
Actions
Apprenticeships and internships
Youth and women startup support
TVET and skills aligned with market needs
Access to childcare and flexible work for women
Decent work outcome: Inclusive growth and reduced inequality.
5. Green & Digital Jobs (Future Jobs)
Green jobs
Renewable energy (solar, biogas)
Waste management & recycling
Climate-smart agriculture
Digital jobs
ICT, mobile services, e-commerce
Digital skills and remote work
Decent work outcome: Sustainable and future-ready employment.
PART B: HOW TO GET FUNDING FOR DECENT WORK IN TANZANIA
Funding can come from government, banks, donors, NGOs, and private investors.
1. Government Funding & Public Programs
Sources
Ministry of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability
Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
Youth Development Fund
Women Development Fund
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
How to access
Register a group, cooperative, or enterprise
Submit a project proposal through your LGA
Meet eligibility (youth/women focus, job creation)
2. Development Banks & Financial Institutions
Key institutions
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)
Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB)
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)
CRDB Bank
SACCOS & microfinance institutions
Funding types
Low-interest loans
Credit guarantees
SME financing
Tip: A clear business plan increases approval chances.
3. Donors & International Organizations
Major funders
World Bank
African Development Bank (AfDB)
ILO
UNDP
EU
USAID
GIZ
DFID/FCDO
What they fund
Youth employment
Skills development
Women empowerment
Green jobs
Formalization of informal work
How to access
Through government programs
NGOs and CSOs
Competitive grant calls
4. NGOs, Foundations & CSOs
Examples
Restless Development
Plan International
BRAC
Mastercard Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Funding forms
Grants
Training + seed capital
Incubation programs
Best for: Youth and community-based projects.
5. Private Sector & Impact Investors
Sources
Impact investment funds
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Angel investors
Best for
Scalable businesses
Green, tech, and agribusiness projects
6. What You Need to Get Funding (Very Important)
Essential documents
✔ Business plan or project proposal
✔ Clear job-creation targets
✔ Budget and timeline
✔ Registration (BRELA, NGO, CBO, or cooperative)
✔ Monitoring & evaluation plan
Strong proposals show:
How many jobs will be created
Who benefits (youth, women, rural poor)
Sustainability beyond funding
Alignment with national priorities
SIMPLE SUMMARY
To create decent work in Tanzania:
Invest in agriculture, SMEs, industry, youth, and green jobs
Improve skills, formalization, and labor rights
To get funding:
Use government programs
Approach banks and development finance
Apply for donor and NGO grants
Prepare strong, job-focused proposals