Sustainable Development

Begins at the Grassroots

That is why we Strengthen and amplify grassroots voices to influence local, national, and global transformation

Driving Impact Since 1964

The United Nations Association of Tanzania is one of the country’s oldest civil society organizations, committed to transforming societies through action, advocacy, and community-driven development.

MISSION

The United Nations Association of Tanzania is one of the country’s oldest civil society organizations, committed to transforming societies through action, advocacy, and community-driven development.

VISION

A sustainably developed and just Tanzanian society where no one is left behind

MISSION

The United Nations Association of Tanzania is one of the country’s oldest civil society organizations, committed to transforming societies through action, advocacy, and community-driven development.

VISION

A sustainably developed and just Tanzanian society where no one is left behind.

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Strategic Partners

About UNA

The United Nations Association of Tanzania is one of the oldest Civil Society Organizations in the country registered in 1964.

The organization is entirely devoted to supporting the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, promoting public awareness and understanding of the activities of the United Nations and its agencies. Moreover, it strives for the recognition of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout Tanzania and the World.

UNA Tanzania Programs

  • Decision Making and Governance
  • Youth Economic Rights
  • Strengthening Local Climate
  • Stakeholders’ Coordination for Sustainable Development

Youth Engagements
& Activities

UNA Tanzania is dedicated to fostering youth inclusion in decision-making processes across local, national, and international levels.

AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, we work to create platforms and networks that empower youth to voice their priorities effectively and advocate for their active participation in local government meetings.

AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, we link grassroots voices with key decision-makers to ensure that youth perspectives are meaningfully included in Tanzania’s development agenda.

Climate Resilience Project

From Parched Land to Prosperity:
Mpwapwa's Climate Resilience Journey

Through the use of Climate-Smart Agriculture techniques and rainwater harvesting solutions, local farmers are learning to adapt to climate change, increase crop productivity, and secure their livelihoods.
The Climate Resilience Project was led by UNA Tanzania in partnership with LM International and SMC.

Youth Activities

Key Programs
& Projects

UNA Tanzania is dedicated to fostering youth inclusion in decision-making processes across local, national, and international levels.

African UN Youth Delegate Program (AUNYD)

AUNYD amplifies African youth voices by creating pathways for their engagement in high-level decision-making. It operates across six countries, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, where it engages and trains over 240 UN Youth Fellows and supports 24 UN Youth Delegates annually.

Mazingira Yetu Kesho Yetu (Our Environment, Our Future)

This five-year initiative, running from 2022 to 2026, aims to raise climate awareness and mobilize Tanzania’s youth—who make up over 70% of the population—to take an active role in addressing climate challenges. Through youth-led initiatives like climate dialogues, hackathons, boot camps, and essay competitions, the program addresses climate knowledge gaps among young people.

Mpwapwa Resilience Project

This two-year initiative in Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, benefits over 3,000 residents by addressing climate challenges like rainfall variability, deforestation, and drought. The project employs a comprehensive 7-pillar model, which includes water harvesting, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods, to increase food security and resilience.

Our Partners

Inspiring stories from our beneficiaries & partners

Discover heartfelt stories from our supporters, sharing their experiences and the impact of our work.

Impactful Journalism

Joining the SDGs Journalists and Storytelling Club transformed my reporting, helping me turn overlooked issues into impactful stories. I now focus on gender equality and digital rights while mentoring young girls on online safety.

Imani

Sustainable Change

Switching to millet tripled my harvest and improved my family’s food security. Despite challenges, I’ve embraced new methods and now advocate for stronger local environmental policies

William

Dream Realized

Being part of the AUNYD program turned my lifelong dream into reality. It gave me the tools, confidence, and global platform to advocate for youth and gender equality across the continent. From Mwanza to the UN Headquarters, my journey shows what’s possible when young people are truly empowered

Kapwani