u Young people
constitute a large and rapidly growing proportion of the population in most
countries of Africa and in many parts of the world as a whole. Youth in
Tanzania form important part in the community and have great Impact on national
development strategies and policies.
u The Tanzania
National Youth Policy defines young people as persons aged between 15-35 years.
This definition is broader than that of United Nations (UN), which is
15-24 years. The policy definition is in line with the provisions of the
African Youth Charter (2006).
u Young people
aged 15-35 years make up 34.7% of the total population in Tanzania as per the
2012 National Census. Youth live in a rapidly changing world, faced with many
pressures. They face challenges such as Unemployment, illiteracy, ignorance,
sense of hopelessness and inequality that act an as hindrance to utilize their
potentials for community development.
u However, the
government of Tanzania in cooperation with local and International
organizations, agencies and institutions have done good job to empower young
people to utilize their potentials and engage in Economic activities. But there
is still more effort needed to empower Youth to achieve full potential of their
life.
u Therefore,
founder members have decided to establish the organization with the name YOUTH POTENTIALS
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (YOPOCODE) to support initiatives done by the stakeholders
to support Youth.
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