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Youth Enterprise Development Fund(YEDF)

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) Tanzania is mandated to boost youth economic empowerment, elevate youth employment, and drive the digital economy for youthful income generation. To achieve this, YEDF Tanzania is strategically developing capacity-building programs to enhance young individuals' digital literacy. These programs encompass comprehensive training and skills development in digital technologies, online business management, and entrepreneurship to equip the youth with the necessary expertise for success in the digital era.Moreover, YEDF Tanzania is focused on forging connections to youth-friendly funding opportunities, ensuring that young entrepreneurs can readily harness capital for their ventures. By facilitating access to financial resources, YEDF Tanzania is actively advancing economic opportunities and nurturing youth involvement in entrepreneurial ventures through pioneering and cost-effective financing models. Furthermore, the Access to Market program nurtures connections between youth with digital market opportunities and the physical market, enabling them to engage with potential customers and employers through harnessed platforms, thereby amplifying their reach for products, services, and employment opportunities.

A thriving and innovative ecosystem where young entrepreneurs are equipped with the skills, mentorship, and financial support to drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and make a positive impact in their communities.

To empower and support the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing them with the resources, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed in the business world.