Impact in Tanzania Since 1994

Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities

IDYDC supports vulnerable children and youth through education, health, and skills development in Tanzania

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30+ Years of Service

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About IDYDC

Iringa Development of Youth, Disabled & Children Care (IDYDC) is a children-focused and youth-serving non-governmental organization based in Iringa, Tanzania, established in 1991 with registration number ooNGO/R1/00438. For more than three decades, IDYDC has been dedicated to protecting and empowering vulnerable children, young people, and people with disabilities through programs in health, education, child protection, sports, and economic empowerment.

We envision a community free from poverty, disease, and illiteracy, where children and youth grow up safe, supported, and able to reach their full potential. Our mission is to transform lives by providing holistic support that promotes health, education, protection, and sustainable livelihoods, while fostering community participation and resilience.

Guided by our values of inclusivity, accountability, integrity, sustainability, and innovation, IDYDC continues to build partnerships and strengthen local capacity to create lasting impact in the lives of children, youth, women, and families.

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The Pillars of Our Work

Targeted initiatives designed for long-term community resilience.

Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

Poverty is one of the main drivers that pushes children to the streets and keeps youth vulnerable. At IDYDC, we believe that strengthening family and community livelihoods is key to breaking this cycle. Through our Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment program, we equip families, women, and youth with the skills, resources, and opportunities to build sustainable sources of income.

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Child Protection and Youth Empowerment

Children have the right to grow up safe, healthy, and supported. At IDYDC, our Child Protection & Youth Empowerment program safeguards vulnerable children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation while providing them with opportunities to thrive. We focus on both the child and the environment that surrounds them families, communities, and institutions to ensure lasting protection and empowerment.

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Sports for Development

At IDYDC, we believe that sports are a powerful tool for empowering youth, building skills, and fostering social change. Our Sports for Development program provides structured football and recreational activities for children and youth, while also serving as a platform to deliver education, health, and child protection messages in an engaging way.

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Healthy children and communities are the cornerstone of sustainable development. IDYDC’s Health Promotion & Disease Prevention program works to improve the health and well-being of children, youth, and families by combining education, access to services, and community engagement. Our goal is to empower communities to make informed health choices and adopt behaviors that prevent disease and promote wellness.

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Education and Skills Development

Education is the foundation for opportunity and empowerment. IDYDC’s Education & Skills Development program works to ensure that children and youth acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in school, life, and the workforce. By combining formal education support with vocational and digital skills training, we help young people unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter future.

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Access to safe water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices is essential for healthy children, youth, and communities. IDYDC’s WASH program works to improve water and sanitation facilities, promote hygiene awareness, and reduce preventable diseases in schools and communities.

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