Every girl deserves a future she designs herself
EBLI transforms the lives of young mothers and out-of-school girls across Tanzania — equipping them with economic skills, digital literacy, and the confidence to break cycles of poverty and gender-based violence.
Young women trained every year
Students enrolled in our hands-on programs
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ABOUT US
EBLI is a community -based non-profit organization empowering young mothers and vulnerable girls aged 14 – 24 in Tanzania. Each year, we train over 100 young mothers, particularly those who have dropped out of school and seek to rebuild their lives free from coercion, discrimination, and gender- based Violence.
Through integrated programs in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and climate change, sexual and reproductive health and Rights and Gender Based violence, and life skills development, we equip participants with practical, market – relevant skills that increase income opportunities, strengthen decision – making capacity, and promote long-term resilience.
Mission
To empower adolescent girls, young mothers, and vulnerable youth through integrated programs in SRHR, digital literacy, economic empowerment, and environmental awareness, using participatory and behavior change approaches that build informed decision-making, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Vission
A just society where young people and vulnerable youth are empowered with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to shape their own destinies – free from poverty, gender-based violence, and inequality – and lead dignified, fulfilling lives of their own design.
Core Values
Young people can change their undesirable sexual behavior if helped.
Underage pregnancy can be prevented through education and support.
Young people are a force for change and transformation in society
Economic Empowerment
Making a difference in the lives of young people, which helps lift up the community.
EBLI gives young people who drop out of school a second chance in life to reduce number of joblessness and dependency people.
Each year, 100 young people, with a special preference for young mothers, are sponsored to complete a 4-month computer literacy training.
We provide business skills training to equip young people with the knowledge and tools for how to apply for and attain employment, and how to choose, plan, and run a successful enterprise, be it individually or as a group.
Saving and loaning groups, leadership workshops, and business refresher courses are also provided to further enable economic emancipation.
EBLI sponsors 25 – 50 young people per year to complete the equivalent of 4 years of secondary education in just 2 years, in a program known locally as “QT” or Qualifying Test, for a chance to attain their Form IV certificate.
Meet our students who successfully changed their life
Rose: Restaurant entrepreneur
Rose started her own small restaurant near St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) in Mwanza, now she earns Today, Rose earns USD 177 per month.
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Rose was sponsored to attend a 5-months of computer literacy and business skills training. Whereafter she started her own small restaurant near St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) in Mwanza.
Her passion, business training and strategic location enabled her restaurant to flourish.
Today, Rose earns USD 177 per month.
Thereafter, Rose joined our saving and loaning group, known as Hisa, where she is able to set aside and borrow money to further expand her already booming restaurant business.
Rozalia: Working in micro-finance.
Rozalia used this training to gain employment with BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited, working in the field of micro-finance.
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EBLI learned of Rozalia’s situation and provided her with education on computers, employment, and entrepreneurship.
She used this training to gain employment with BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited, working in the field of micro-finance.
Started her own business selling clothing. These two forms of work have enabled Rozalia to earn USD 294 per month (nearly 7x that of the average Tanzanian).
We asked Rose, “What obstacles are preventing you from achieving your goals?” Her answer: “There are none.” Now that’s self-confidence.
Suzan: Restaurant & Glocery owner.
Suzan began running a small restaurant serving schools, events, and seminars around her campus soon after finishing our training.
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Suzan came back to EBLI in 2014 and re-joined the business training, learning all about entrepreneurship. Since that time, her business(es) have really taken off.
She began by cooking food with her mother and serving it to small sit-in restaurant and meal preparation for schools and various seminars and events.
From there, Suzan added a grocery stand outside the family home, selling fruits, vegetables and various homemade snacks and treats. Then, constructed a salon to offer hair-care services to the local community.
At only age 22, she is quite the accomplished young woman, earning USD 114 per month (nearly 3x the average Tanzanian).
Mary: Customer Care
Leveraging the computer certificate that she received from EBLI in partnership with Upendo Daima, Mary was able to get a job in customer care with Vodacom – Tanzania’s leading cellular network company.
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Rose was sponsored to attend a 5-months of computer literacy and business skills training. Whereafter she started her own small restaurant near St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) in Mwanza.
Her passion, business training and strategic location enabled her restaurant to flourish.
Today, Rose earns USD 177 per month.
Thereafter, Rose joined our saving and loaning group, known as Hisa, where she is able to set aside and borrow money to further expand her already booming restaurant business.
DONATION
EBL is a non-gevermental organization which relies on grants and the generosity of private donors to funds its ongoing operations. If you’re willing to help us maximize reach in helping young people in the community, your support is appreciated.
International Donation
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Tanzania Limited
Bank Branch: Mwanza, Tanzania
Bank Account Name: Education for Better Living Organization
Bank Account Number: 3300602742
Swift Code: KCBLTZTZ
Local Donation
Make a donation at the EBLI office. Donations are accepted at our office located in Mecco South, Nyakato, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Our current Donor
We are grateful for the valuable support of VAREM, which enables us to offer young mothers a comprehensive educational program. VAREM has been supporting us for over ten years and we greatly appreciate the long-standing partnership and commitment