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.
266
Active members
26
Youth groups
6
Wards reached
Implemented with
The 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.
- 266
- Active members
- 26
- Youth groups
- 6
- Wards
- 2026
- Cohort year
Stories from the field
The work, in the words of the people doing it.
Kinondoni Ward
Amina Hassan
Amina turned a kitenge side-hustle into a registered enterprise after her group's first savings cycle. From market stall to registered shop.
Bahi Municipal
Yadira 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.
Dodoma Jiji
Ericka 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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Youth groups
26 groups. One growing network.
Credit portfolio readiness
A transparent view of group savings, lending capacity and repayment health.
- TZS 65.8M
- Total group savings
- TZS 21.1M
- Savings recorded
- 96%
- Avg. repayment rate
- 5/26
- Loan-ready groups
Member demographics
n = 266Who the network reaches.
Age
% of members- 15-1934%
- 20-2467%
- 25-2985%
- 30-3579%
Sex
% of members- Young women179%
- Young men87%
Education
% of members- Primary69%
- Secondary67%
- Tertiary63%
- VETA67%
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 →Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Referral Notes
Field notes for recognising risks, supporting safe reporting, and connecting young people to appropriate services.
View documentEnterprise
Enterprise Planning Worksheet
A planning worksheet for costing, pricing, customer discovery, market entry, and enterprise milestones.
View documentTraining
Financial Literacy Guide
Practical guidance for budgeting, saving, recordkeeping, group lending, and repayment discipline.
View documentGet in touch
Have questions or want to partner with YEE? Reach the programme team for support, collaboration, and field coordination.
- hello@yee.or.tz
- Phone
- +255 758 000 000
- Location
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Working Hours
- Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 EAT
