Youth A@rtwork trains firms how to run  projects, manage finance

DAR ES SALAAM: THE representatives from 10 youth-led organisations implementing the Youth A@rtwork Project have been trained on the importance of using art as a tool for driving social change and socio-economic development.

The training, which began today, January  23, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, aims to equip the organisations with skills to improve project implementation, with a focus on project and financial management, monitoring and evaluation, as well as communication and public visibility of their initiatives.

Speaking at the opening of the training, Youth A@rtwork Project Manager, Mandolin Kahindi, said the main objective is to ensure youth organisations effectively implement their projects in line with set goals.

She noted that the training is part of the project’s strategy to ensure partners fulfil their commitments to engaging youth, women and communities in addressing key issues such as climate change, gender equality and youth employment.

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“These organisations are using art-based approaches such as film, theatre, community radio, social dialogues and public forums to stimulate community discussions on climate change, the role of art in development and employment opportunities for young people,” said Kahindi.

On her part, the Executive Director of Ladies Joint Forum and a beneficiary of the project, Fransica Mboya, said the training provides a valuable opportunity to enhance professionalism in project implementation.

She explained that their project is being implemented in Misungwi District, Mwanza Region, with a focus on promoting gender equality through film, adding that the training will help them reach women and girls more effectively.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Asedeva, Isack Abeneko, said their organisation is among the project beneficiaries operating in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, where they aim to strengthen the use of art as a platform for identifying and discussing social challenges.

“We will use theatre, dance and music to create content rooted in the community itself, encouraging citizens to speak out and actively participate in addressing the challenges they face,” said Abeneko.

The Youth A@rtwork Project is implemented by Goethe-Institut Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA), with financial support from the European Union (EU).