Shabani Ally
Youth Empowerment & Environmental Lead
- Phone: (+255) 684 373 797
- Email: info@codewatz.org
- Bonde Buildings, zImamoto Street, Tabora - Tanzania
In many Tanzanian communities, the simple act of going to school is a daily struggle.
Children are forced to stay home because they lack basic items like uniforms, exercise books, or even a pair of shoes. Others walk extremely long distances, arrive exhausted, and fall behind academically. Many learners face emotional stress at home, receive little encouragement, or have no one to guide them academically.
These challenges may seem small to the world — but to a child, they are the difference between dropping out and discovering their potential.
Poverty becomes a barrier long before a child’s dreams are allowed to grow.
Without support, bright and ambitious children lose confidence, miss lessons, perform poorly, and eventually give up on school altogether. This creates a cycle of generational poverty for families and communities.
CODEWA works to ensure that no child’s education is cut short because of poverty or circumstance.
We restore dignity, hope, and opportunity by removing the material, emotional, and academic barriers that prevent vulnerable children from accessing and succeeding in school.
Our education support is holistic, child-centered, and designed to equip learners with everything they need to stay in school, thrive academically, and envision a better future.
We support learners through a combination of practical assistance, mentorship, and long-term guidance:
We provide financial assistance for school fees, exam fees, and essential contributions — ensuring children from low-income families can continue their studies without interruption.
We supply complete school kits that restore dignity and improve attendance, including:
Uniforms and shoes
Bags and exercise books
Pens, pencils, rulers, and math sets
Personal hygiene items
Teaching and learning aids where needed
A child who feels prepared is a child who is confident.
For children walking long distances, we provide bicycles to reduce fatigue, improve punctuality, and increase school attendance.
We pair learners with mentors and tutors who:
Provide academic guidance
Encourage discipline and resilience
Help learners build confidence and clear goals
Offer emotional support and motivation
This support strengthens both their performance and their belief in what they can become.
Through this combination of support, children:
Attend school consistently
Perform better academically
Build confidence and a sense of purpose
Feel valued and supported
Dream bigger and aim higher
When children are equipped with the tools they need, their potential becomes limitless.
CODEWA stands alongside them — every step of the way.
The early years of a child’s life — from birth to age five — are the most critical period for brain development, shaping everything from language and motor skills to confidence, emotional stability, and future academic success.
But in many rural and underserved communities in Tanzania:
Classrooms are unsafe, overcrowded, or poorly ventilated
Children sit on bare floors, with no learning materials
Play-based learning is rarely practiced
Teachers lack training in early stimulation and child development
Parents have limited understanding of early learning and nurturing care
These gaps place young children at a disadvantage before they ever set foot in a primary school classroom.
A child who misses quality early childhood education often struggles for the rest of their school years.
A child who receives it gains a powerful head start — one that shapes the rest of their life.
CODEWA works to transform early learning environments so that every child begins life with confidence, joy, and equal opportunity.
We focus on creating safe, stimulating, and child-friendly spaces where young learners can explore, play, create, and grow. Our approach is holistic — supporting children, teachers, caregivers, and the surrounding community to understand the importance of early childhood development.
We strengthen early childhood education through the following interventions:
We renovate dilapidated ECD classrooms, ensuring they are:
Safe and well-ventilated
Painted with child-friendly themes
Equipped with proper furniture (tables, chairs, shelves, mats)
Designed to encourage exploration and creativity
A safe space communicates to a child: “You belong here.”
We supply ECD centers with:
Puzzles, blocks, shapes, and manipulatives
Storybooks and picture cards
Art and craft materials
Outdoor play equipment
Teacher-made instructional aids
These tools introduce early literacy, numeracy, communication, and problem-solving in fun, playful ways.
We train ECD teachers on:
Early stimulation techniques
Play-based and child-centered learning
Positive discipline and emotional support
Classroom management
Using low-cost, locally available materials for teaching
Well-trained teachers are the backbone of quality early learning.
We conduct parent workshops to help caregivers:
Understand their child’s developmental needs
Support learning at home through play
Practice positive parenting
Ensure proper nutrition, hygiene, and stimulation
Because learning doesn’t start at school — it starts at home.
Through our ECE interventions:
Children enter primary school ready to learn
They develop early literacy and numeracy skills
Their curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow
Teachers become more effective and motivated
Parents become active partners in their child’s learning
When we strengthen early childhood foundations, we change the entire trajectory of a child’s life.
This is where transformation truly begins.
Many children and youth in Tanzania grow up without anyone to guide them, encourage them, or show them what is possible beyond their immediate environment.
In families struggling with poverty, survival becomes the priority — leaving little room for conversations about dreams, talents, or future careers.
As a result:
Children grow up without role models
Girls often internalize limiting beliefs about gender
Boys face pressure to engage in harmful behaviors
Youth lose motivation because they don’t see what education can lead to
Many learners simply have no one to listen, advise, or inspire them
Without support, even brilliant and hardworking students fall into self-doubt. They stop imagining a future bigger than their circumstances.
A single voice of encouragement can change a child’s entire direction — but too many never hear that voice.
CODEWA creates opportunities for children and youth to connect with mentors, leaders, and positive role models who ignite confidence, character, and ambition.
We provide spaces where learners can ask questions, express their fears, discover their talents, and learn that their dreams are valid.
Our mentorship approach is built on inspiration, guidance, emotional support, and real-life exposure to what is possible.
We empower children and youth through structured mentorship programs, youth leadership clubs, and inspiration seminars designed to build character and vision. Through these programs, learners gain:
🌟 ✨ Personal Growth & Mindset Transformation
Mentors help young people:
Build self-belief and resilience
Overcome fear, bullying, and low self-esteem
Develop a positive mindset and healthy habits
When a child believes in themselves, they stop giving up too soon.
🌟 ✨ Leadership Skills & Values
We nurture leadership through:
Teamwork and communication activities
Values of integrity, confidence, and discipline
Community engagement and responsibility
Children learn to lead themselves — and eventually, others.
🌟 ✨ Career Exposure & Talent Discovery
Through workshops, visits, and storytelling, youth:
Learn about different professions
Understand educational pathways
Discover their talents and interests
Meet role models from various fields
Many children meet their first real-life lawyer, doctor, engineer, or entrepreneur through our programs.
🌟 ✨ Breaking Limiting Beliefs
We challenge stereotypes related to:
Gender roles
Poverty
Disability
Academic performance
Social background
Children learn that “where I come from does not decide where I am going.”
Through mentorship and inspiration, young people:
Build confidence and emotional resilience
Become more focused and disciplined
Set goals and take ownership of their future
Improve behavior and academic motivation
Dream bigger, aim higher, and believe they can succeed
Mentorship doesn’t just inspire children —
it rewrites their path, transforms their mindset, and unlocks lifelong potential.
CODEWA walks beside them as they discover who they are and who they can become.
Across Tanzania, thousands of young people are completing school with certificates — but without the practical skills needed for real-world success.
Many youth struggle because:
They lack confidence, decision-making, and communication skills
They are unfamiliar with digital tools and modern technology
They do not know how to search for jobs, write a CV, or prepare for interviews
They have limited exposure to career options or professional environments
They face pressures related to adolescence, identity, peer influence, and mental well-being
They lack mentors who can guide them through life and opportunity pathways
As a result, many remain unemployed, underemployed, or unable to seize opportunities — not because they lack potential, but because no one prepared them for life beyond the classroom.
Without life skills and empowerment, youth struggle to transition into adulthood with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
But when young people gain the right skills, they:
Stand out in the job market
Make informed decisions
Build meaningful careers
Become role models and leaders within their communities
Equipping youth with life skills is not optional — it is essential.
CODEWA prepares young people to navigate the real world with confidence, competence, and purpose.
We empower children, adolescents, and young adults with 21st-century skills, digital literacy, personal development, and career readiness — ensuring they are ready not only for employment, but for life.
Our programs are designed to build strong values, practical abilities, and a mindset of possibility.
We deliver transformative skills-building programs tailored to different age groups. Our approach includes interactive training, mentorship, digital learning, and youth-led activities.
🗣️ ✨ Communication, Problem-Solving & Leadership Skills
Youth participate in sessions that help them:
Build confidence and express themselves
Work effectively in teams
Make responsible decisions
Think critically and solve problems
Develop leadership qualities and responsibility
These foundational skills shape capable, empowered young adults.
💻 ✨ ICT & Digital Literacy Training
We equip youth with essential digital skills, including:
Basic computer use
Internet navigation and online safety
Microsoft Office applications
Digital communication tools
Introduction to coding, design, or digital innovation (where applicable)
Digital skills open doors to modern careers and global opportunities.
🎓 ✨ Career Guidance & Employability Skills
We prepare youth for the job market through:
Career exploration and planning
CV and cover letter writing
Interview preparation
Job search strategies
Entrepreneurship awareness
Workplace ethics and professionalism
These skills help youth transition successfully from learning to earning.
🌱 ✨ Adolescent Life Skills & Personal Development
For teenagers, we provide life-changing guidance on:
Self-esteem and emotional well-being
Decision-making and goal setting
Health, hygiene, and positive behavior
Peer pressure resistance
Financial literacy and future planning
These skills help adolescents develop strong identities and responsible habits.
Youth leave our programs:
More confident and self-aware
Better prepared for education, work, and leadership
Skilled in communication, digital tools, and problem-solving
Motivated to pursue meaningful careers
Equipped to contribute positively to their families and communities
When young people gain the skills to shape their own futures, entire communities become stronger.
CODEWA stands beside them — empowering a generation ready to lead, innovate, and thrive.
In many communities across Tanzania, women are the backbone of the household — yet they are also the most economically vulnerable.
Because of limited employment opportunities, low levels of education, and social barriers, countless women struggle to earn a stable income. This directly affects the well-being of their children:
School fees go unpaid
Children drop out or attend irregularly
Families lack nutritious food
Mothers cannot afford healthcare or basics like clothing and hygiene supplies
Stress and financial pressure create emotional strain in the household
When a mother lacks economic independence, poverty becomes a multigenerational cycle.
Conversely, when a woman gains skills, confidence, and income:
Her children stay in school
Household nutrition improves
Medical needs are met
She becomes a role model for other women
The entire community becomes stronger
Empowering women is not only a gender equality issue — it is one of the most powerful tools for improving children’s welfare and breaking the cycle of poverty.
CODEWA uplifts families by enabling women to build sustainable incomes, increase their household stability, and take control of their financial futures.
We provide training, resources, and support systems that allow women to become entrepreneurs, leaders, and active contributors to community development.
Our approach recognizes women not as beneficiaries, but as drivers of change.
Our women’s empowerment model combines practical training, financial support, and confidence-building to ensure long-term success.
💼 ✨ Entrepreneurship & Business Skills Training
We train women in essential business skills, including:
Basic financial literacy
Budgeting and record-keeping
Marketing and customer service
Product development
Identifying local market opportunities
Business planning and management
These skills allow women to confidently start or grow small businesses that thrive in their communities.
💰 ✨ Start-Up Capital, Small Grants & Tools
To turn skills into income, women need resources. We provide:
Small seed capital
Grants for business expansion
Tools or equipment depending on the business
Support to join or form village savings groups
This ensures that training is followed by action — not barriers.
🤝 ✨ Savings & Lending Groups (VSLA Formation)
We help women form and strengthen savings groups that:
Build financial discipline
Provide access to small loans
Create safety nets during emergencies
Increase social and economic solidarity among women
VSLAs become long-term financial support systems for entire families.
🌱 ✨ Continuous Mentorship & Coaching
Our support does not end at training. Women receive:
Regular coaching on business growth
Peer-learning sessions
Leadership development
Emotional support and motivation
Guidance in navigating challenges
This long-term mentorship ensures that women’s businesses remain stable and continue to grow.
When a woman becomes empowered economically, powerful change follows:
Her children stay in school with dignity
Household nutrition improves
Health expenses are manageable
Families rise out of poverty
Women become leaders and role models
Local economies grow stronger
An empowered mother raises empowered children — and transforms her entire community.
CODEWA walks with women on this journey, ensuring no mother is left behind.
Across Tanzania, young people are growing up in communities affected by:
Deforestation
Soil infertility
Unpredictable rainfall
Water scarcity
Climate-related disasters
Unsustainable farming practices
These environmental challenges threaten not only the land — but also children’s health, food security, and future livelihoods.
Yet despite being the most impacted, young people are rarely given the knowledge, skills, or platforms they need to take meaningful action.
Many understand that climate change is affecting their lives, but do not know what they can do about it.
Without environmental education and empowerment:
Schools remain unaware of sustainable practices
Communities continue harmful traditions out of necessity
Youth feel powerless in the face of global climate issues
But when young people are informed, equipped, and inspired, they become powerful catalysts for change — influencing homes, schools, and entire communities.
Climate action must begin with children and youth. They are the future guardians of our planet.
CODEWA nurtures a generation of environmentally conscious young people who understand the importance of protecting natural resources and are equipped to act.
We empower children and youth to become environmental stewards, climate leaders, and advocates within their schools and communities.
Our initiatives build awareness, promote sustainable practices, and create opportunities for hands-on involvement in environmental protection.
We combine practical activities, education, and youth-led initiatives to cultivate environmental responsibility:
🌳 ✨ Tree Planting & Reforestation Programs
We organize large-scale tree planting in schools and communities to:
Restore degraded environments
Promote long-term ecological balance
Teach children the importance of conservation
Reduce carbon footprint and soil erosion
Each tree is an investment in a sustainable future.
🌍 ✨ School & Youth Climate Clubs
We establish and support vibrant climate clubs where young people:
Learn about climate change and environmental issues
Lead eco-projects within their schools
Advocate for environmental responsibility
Develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
These clubs turn knowledge into action — and action into impact.
🚜 ✨ Sustainable Farming Demonstrations
We train children, youth, and communities in:
Climate-smart agriculture
Organic gardening
Water conservation techniques
Soil restoration practices
This ensures communities embrace farming methods that protect the land and increase long-term food security.
🧹 ✨ Community Clean-up & Awareness Campaigns
We mobilize youth and community members to participate in:
Public clean-up events
Recycling and waste management drives
Environmental awareness marches
Education campaigns on pollution and conservation
These activities strengthen environmental responsibility across generations.
Through our environmental initiatives, young people:
Become active climate leaders
Influence their families and communities
Develop respect for natural resources
Practice real solutions for sustainability
Build hope and resilience in the face of climate challenges
A greener, healthier future becomes possible when children and youth are given the tools to protect it.
At CODEWA, we believe that environmental change begins with empowering the young — the true custodians of tomorrow.
Across many communities in Tanzania, children arrive at school on empty stomachs, without basic medical care, and with preventable illnesses that go untreated.
A child who is sick, hungry, or malnourished cannot focus, participate, or perform well in class.
These health challenges affect learning in painful ways:
Children miss school frequently because of illness
Hunger makes concentration and memory nearly impossible
Untreated infections weaken the body and delay development
Malnutrition affects growth, energy, and brain development
Poor hygiene leads to recurring sickness and low school attendance
Many families simply cannot afford medical treatment, nutritious meals, or even soap and sanitary supplies.
As a result, children suffer in silence — falling behind academically and physically.
Good health is not just a medical need. It is the foundation of learning, confidence, and a child’s future.
Without it, even the brightest child cannot reach their potential.
CODEWA works to ensure that no child’s education is disrupted because of illness, hunger, or poor nutrition.
We focus on strengthening the whole child — understanding that learning is only possible when health needs are met.
Our health and nutrition support helps children stay strong, energized, safe, and ready to learn.
Our approach combines medical care, nutrition support, and preventive education to create healthier learning environments:
🩺 ✨ Medical Support & Referrals
We help vulnerable children access the healthcare they need by:
Covering medical costs for treatable illnesses
Connecting families to trusted hospitals and clinics
Following up to ensure children complete their treatment
No child should suffer or miss school because treatment is unaffordable.
🩺 ✨ Health Insurance for Vulnerable Children
We enroll children in community health insurance schemes to ensure:
Year-round access to medical services
Reduced financial burden on families
Faster treatment for common illnesses
This gives children long-term security and protection.
🧼 ✨ Hygiene & Sanitation Education
We teach children and families about:
Handwashing and personal hygiene
Menstrual hygiene management
Disease prevention
Safe sanitation practices
Healthy habits protect children, families, and entire school communities.
🥣 ✨ Breakfast & Nutrition Programs
In select schools, we provide:
Morning porridge or breakfast
Nutrition-rich foods for children at risk
Training for parents on preparing affordable, nutritious meals
A child who eats in the morning arrives in class awake, focused, and ready to succeed.
By improving health and nutrition, children:
Attend school more consistently
Develop stronger bodies and sharper minds
Participate actively in class
Build confidence and energy
Achieve higher academic performance
Grow in a safe, supportive environment
Healthy children learn better — and live better.
CODEWA ensures they have the strength to grow, dream, and thrive.
At CODEWA, transformation begins with people — children discovering their potential, youth leading change, and communities standing together for a brighter future.
We invite you to join us in building a Tanzania where every child can learn, dream, and thrive.
