Programs
TYEGD implements programs through three thematic areas, each rooted in national priorities and the real needs of communities.
A: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
TYEGD promotes gender equality and social inclusion by addressing harmful cultural practices, discrimination, and systemic barriers that limit the participation and wellābeing of women, girls, and other marginalized groups. Through community dialogues, legal awareness, genderābased violence (GBV) prevention, and leadership strengthening, TYEGD empowers communities to uphold human rights and ensure equitable participation in decisionāmaking processes. Gender equality and social inclusion are treated as crossācutting priorities across all TYEGD programs, ensuring that women and girls are intentionally reached and meaningfully included in every intervention. The organization places strong emphasis on economic empowerment, supporting women and girls with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to actively engage in economic activities, improve their livelihoods, and achieve their social and economic goals. Together, these efforts contribute to building safe, inclusive, and resilient communities where everyone can thrive.
What do they face?
Women and girls still face GBV, limited access to justice, harmful cultural practices, and economic exclusion. Marginalized youth and people with disabilities remain underrepresented in governance and services.
OUR INTERVENTIONS
- Community education on gender, human rights & GBV
- Legal assistance and referrals for women & girls
- School and community dialogues
- Policy advocacy at district and regional levels
- Working with men and boys as allies
- Strengthening 57+ school clubs on gender & leadership
- GESI
- Capacity building and training for womenās economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods
EVIDENCE BASED RESULTS
- Reached 860 adolescent girls and 450 boys with SRHR & life skills
- Integrated gender programs in 57 schools
- Increased reporting and action against GBV at community level
- Strengthened local protection systems
- 870 women empowered through strengthened capacity and participation in coffee farming, advancing gender equality, leadership, and sustainable community development
B: Youth Empowerment through Education and Health
Under this area, TYEGD supports young people with the knowledge, skills, and services they need to lead healthy and productive lives. TYEGD provides SRHR education, life skills, civic engagement training, vocational skills, nutrition and WASH awareness, HIV prevention and care, mental health support, and youth-friendly services. The focus is to empower youth as leaders, innovators, and agents of positive change in their communities
What is the situation?
Young people face challenges including early pregnancies, unemployment, drug abuse, school dropout, HIV and other health risks, mental health concerns and limited access to safe SRHR and youth-friendly services.
OUR INTERVENTIONS
- SRHR education and youth-friendly services-Community education on sexual and reproductive health rights and essential life skills
- Life skills, leadership & civic education
- Vocational training (garment making, carpentry, ICT, shoemaking)
- Nutrition education & WASH awareness
- HIV/AIDs awareness and testing linkages
- Youth economic empowerment and mentorship programs
EVIDENCE BASED RESULTS
- Supported hundreds of youth through vocational skills
- Strengthened youth clubs promoting health, leadership & education
- Increased adolescent access to information on SRHR and HIV reaching out 1,310
- Conducted large youth forums (e.g., Zijue Fursa Conferences)
C: Agriculture, Livelihood and Environmental Protection
TYEGD strengthens economic opportunities and environmental resilience through climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness skills, financial linkages, and conservation education. The program equips youth and women with practical skills to improve productivity, adapt to climate change, and protect natural resources. It promotes sustainable livelihoods that enhance food security and community resilience.
What is shocking?
Climate change threatens food security, crop productivity, and household income. Youth and women in rural areas face high unemployment, limited access to financial opportunities and increased vulnerability to environmental shocks.
OUR INTERVENTIONS
- Climate-smart agriculture training
- Digital climate advisory services (DCAS) for farmers
- Linking farmers with buyers, processors & financial institutions
- Tree planting and environmental conservation
- Peer support groups and agribusiness skills
- Promoting climate-resilient seed systems
EVIDENCE BASED RESULTS
- Reached 15,500+ farmers with improved agronomy training (ACAI project)
- Rolling out DCAS tools under the GCA & World Bankāfunded T-FSRP
- Reached 2,656 women and youth farmers through the Kilimo Thabiti Project, enhancing cassava and maize productivity with improved agronomy practices
- Reached 100 farmers by rolling out DCAS tools under the GCA & World Bankāfunded T-FSRP, strengthening climate-smart decision-making
- Reached 870 women coffee producers with climate adaptation tools, improving resilience and sustainability in coffee value chain