Over 120,000 young moms in Shinyanga, Tabora, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Dodoma empowered with knowledge, community, and care.
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We eliminate barriers to re-entry by establishing community childcare hubs and training teachers in non-discriminatory practices, ensuring young mothers can return to and stay in school.
Learn MoreWe train young mothers in high-growth skills like digital literacy and agro-processing, providing microloans to launch and scale mother-owned business cooperatives.
See TopicsWe organize leadership circles and partner with legal aid organizations to file strategic litigation, fighting to dismantle discriminatory expulsion policies across the nation.
Our AdvocacyWe build true alliances, not just transactional relationships. We are proud to be supported by institutional funders like UNFPA and Organon, and to partner with organizations like the Tanzanian Women Lawyers’ Association (TAWLA) to secure systemic change for young mothers.
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In Tanzania, up to 15,000 adolescent girls are expelled from school for pregnancy annually. By building strong communities and providing vital resources, we are creating measurable change in the lives of young mothers to reverse this crisis.
Learn MoreEvery year in Tanzania, up to 15,000 adolescent girls are forcibly expelled from school for pregnancy. This educational apartheid locks young women into poverty and costs the economy over $5 billion in lost lifetime productivity.
To dismantle discriminatory education policies and provide holistic support—including childcare, economic training, and legal advocacy—ensuring a young woman’s future is measured by her ambition, not a pregnancy test.
A future where every young mother in Tanzania feels supported, empowered, and capable of building a healthy life for herself and her child, free from stigma and institutional isolation.
We are entirely peer-led and community-focused. Our model shifts power from external experts to lived-experience leadership, treating survivors not as “beneficiaries,” but as the architects of the solution.
We believe that the community holds the expertise and the power. We don’t view young women as “beneficiaries”—they are resilient survivors and the true architects of our solutions.
Our strategy is governed by our Youth Advisory Council, a 7-member body of young mothers. They hold veto power over program design and must approve our annual budget, ensuring our work is always guided by lived experience.
“Joining the group saved my life—and my baby’s. I learned to breastfeed confidently and found friends who understood me.”
“The financial literacy workshop helped me start a small tailoring business. Now I can support my family with pride.”
“Before, I was scared to go to the clinic. Young Mums Unite connected me with a friendly nurse and helped me get the care I needed.”
We bridge the gap between young mothers and the healthcare system. By partnering with local clinics, hospitals, and NGOs, we connect moms with vital services, including antenatal and postnatal checkups, family planning, and psychological counseling and support.
Explore Our PartnershipsOur dedicated team works tirelessly to support young mothers across Tanzania, ensuring every woman has the resources and community she needs to succeed.
A visionary social entrepreneur and advocate who transforms lived experience into scalable, community-led solutions addressing systemic barriers for adolescent mothers.
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Anai manages our partnerships with local clinics and NGOs, ensuring seamless access to vital health services for our mothers.
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Angela oversees the execution and expansion of our community-driven programs, ensuring lasting impact for young mothers.
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Monica trains our peer leaders and develops engaging, culturally-sensitive curriculum for our life-skills workshops.
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View moreIn Mzumbe Ward, Young Mums Unite has established a vibrant peer-support network that brings together young mothers from diverse backgrounds.
At Young Mums Unite, we’re on a mission to empower young mothers across Tanzania with the support, skills, and resources they need.
We are thrilled to announce that Young Mums Unite has been selected as a winner of the global 4HerPower Challenge.
Whether you want to join a group, partner with us, or share your skills, there are many ways to support our mission. Your involvement helps us reach more mothers and build stronger communities.
Find a peer-support group in your region and connect with other young mothers.
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MoreShare your skills as a mentor, facilitator, or event coordinator to make a difference.
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