Lugarawa Youth Foundation portfolio

ORGANIZATIONAL PORTFOLIO

1. Organization Overview

Name: Lugarawa Youth Foundation (LYF)

Founded: 12 August 2021

Founder & Director: Romanus Aidan Mgimba

Legal Status: Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Registration: Registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002, made under Section 11(1) and 17(2) of Act No. 24 of 2002

Registration Number: 00NGO/R/2147 TIN Number: 153-113-173 (Issued on 23/08/2021)

Operational Area: Tanzania Mainland

Nature: Non-political, non-religious, and non-discriminative organization

Headquarters: Lugarawa Ward, Ludewa District, P.O. Box 54, Njombe Region, Tanzania, Postal Code 59418,

Branch Office: Peramiho Ward, P.O. Box 36, Songea District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Phone: +255 752 379 378

Email: lugarawayouth@gmail.com

Lugarawa Youth Foundation is a registered non-governmental organization established to empower youth and vulnerable groups through inclusive and sustainable community development initiatives. The organization operates in accordance with the laws of Tanzania and works closely with government authorities, communities, and development partners.

2. Vision, Mission & Values

Vision; Envision a community where all youth are nurtured to reach their fullest potential.

Mission; Improving the lives of young people through innovative community strategies to increase social and economic opportunities.

Core Values

1. Integrity

2. Accountability

3. Transparency

4. Commitment

5. Compassion

6. Love

7. Patriotism

8. Honor and Discipline

9. Courage (Dare)

10. Innovation

11. Ownership

12. Ethics

13. Equity

14. Fear of God

3. Thematic Areas of Intervention

1. Education & ICT Development

2. Healthcare & Mental Health Promotion

3. Agriculture & Food Security

4. Youth Entrepreneurship & Livelihoods

5. Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity

6. Sports, Talent Development & Life Skills

4. Target Beneficiaries

• Youth (10–35 years)

• Children and adolescents

• Women and girls

• Persons with disabilities

• Orphans and vulnerable children

• Elderly community members

• Poor and marginalized households

5. Geographic Coverage

• Njombe Region: Lugarawa Village, Ludewa District

• Ruvuma Region: Peramiho Ward & Songea District Counci

6. Key Programs & Projects

A. Health & Wellbeing Programs

• Youth Mental Health Promotion & Awareness (10–24 years)

• HIV & AIDS Prevention for Adolescents and Youth

• Nutrition Improvement & Malnutrition Prevention

• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Violence Against Children (VAC) Prevention

• Sanitary Pads Support for School Girls

B. Education & ICT Programs

• Youth ICT & Computer Training Program (Peramiho)

• Digital Literacy for Youth and Students

• School-based Mental Health Education

C. Agriculture & Livelihood Programs

• Bee Farming Development Project (Peramiho & Lihangano Mountain)

• Mushroom Farming Project

• Potato Cultivation Project (Lugarawa)

• Brick Making for Youth Employment

• Mango Value Addition & Juice Processing (Proposed)

D. Youth Entrepreneurship

• Microenterprise Development & Skills Training

• Financial Literacy & Loan Management Support

• Youth Cooperative and Group Enterprises

E. Environment & Biodiversity

• Beekeeping for Biodiversity Conservation

• Tree Planting & Environmental Education

• Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices

F. Sports & Talent Development

• Youth Sports Academy (Football & Games)

• Life Skills Through Sports

7. Ongoing & Completed Projects (Highlights)

• GBV & VAC Project – Songea District Council (2025)

• Bee Farming Investment: 20 Hives at Lihangano Mountain (2025–2027)

• Youth ICT Training Project – Peramiho

• Multiple agriculture and health-focused community proposals (2024–2025)

8. Partnerships & Collaboration

Lugarawa Youth Foundation collaborates with:

• Local Government Authorities

• Health Facilities & Schools

• Friends of Tanzania (FOT)

• Faith-based Institutions

• Community Leaders & Youth Groups

• Development Partners & Donors

9. Organizational Capacity

• Experienced youth leadership

• Strong community trust and engagement

• Technical expertise in health, agriculture, and youth programming

• Transparent financial and project management

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) practices

10. Sustainability Approach

• Income-generating projects (bee farming, agriculture, juice processing)

• Community ownership and youth-led enterprises

• Capacity building and skills transfer

• Environmental conservation integration

11. Contact Information

Lugarawa Youth Foundation (LYF)P.O. Box 54, Njombe – Tanzania📞 +255 752 379 378📧 lugarawayouth@gmail.com or info@lugarawayouthfoundation.org

Website;https://www.lugarawayouthfoundation.org