RECOGNIZING that most environmental problems in Tanzania stem from lack of education, particularly among young people, TAYEN was founded in 2006 at the University of Dar es Salaam
OUR VISION: To have youth in Tanzania with positive attitude towards environmental conservation, so that the world we are living in can be a better place for both present and future generation.
OUR MISSION: To establish a network that will promote Children and Youth participation in environmental conservation initiatives based on actions for environmental conservation and natural resource management for sustainable development.
Our Programs
Environmental Education and Conservation Programs
Lack of environmental education programs for children and youth is a critical problem in Tanzania and across Africa. Due to this young generation fail to manage and conserve natural resources for a better future which also threatens the sustainability of conservation efforts carried out by the government, NGOs and development partners
Climate Change Education and Mitigation Programs
We impart climate change knowledge and raise awareness about climate change problem to youth in Tanzania through youth climate change debates, youth discussions and essay writing competitions in our Youth Environmental Clubs in schools and communities
Tree Planting Program
According to Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania the annual forest reduction in the country is estimated between 130,000ha to 500,000ha against only 25,000ha trees planted annually.
