Our Vision
To become a harmonization center for youth promotion.
Established to amplify the voices of youth, ZYF provides a dynamic platform where young women and men can engage in leadership, civic participation, advocacy, innovation, and sustainable development.
Recognizing that young people are key drivers of social, economic, and political transformation, ZYF works to strengthen their capacity through education, mentorship, skills development, research, policy dialogue, and community engagement.
We promote inclusive participation, ensuring that all youth—including young women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups—have equal opportunities to contribute to the development of Zanzibar.
ZYF collaborates with government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, academic institutions, and the private sector to design and implement evidence-based programs that respond to the evolving needs and aspirations of young people.
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Our focus areas
Through partnerships, innovation, and advocacy, ZYF seeks to create an enabling environment where every young person can realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to a prosperous, peaceful, and inclusive Zanzibar.
A non-profit, non-partisan organization established and registered in 2001 under the Society Act of 1995 (Reg. No. 168). Re-registered under the Business Entities Registration Act of 2012 (Reg. No. Z0000111970).
To become a harmonization center for youth promotion.
To unify and promote Zanzibar youth towards enabling them to participate in equitable development through awareness creation on governance and democratic rights, institutional capacity building, and the prevention of HIV/AIDS, STIs, and substance abuse.
Eight commitments that guide every program, partnership, and decision at Zanzibar Youth Forum.
We act honestly and take full responsibility for our decisions and results.
Every young person has a place and a fair chance to take part.
We embrace fresh ideas and practical solutions to youth challenges.
We achieve more by working together with communities and partners.
We uphold the dignity and rights of every person.
We are open about how we work and how we use our resources.
We believe in the power of service and giving back.
We build lasting change that endures for future generations.