Empowering girls, inspiring change
A girls-led organization in Mwanza helping girls and young women learn, lead and shape their communities.
Every girl deserves to learn with dignity
Menstrual health education, school WASH and reliable health information help girls stay confident and in class.
Your voice, your power, our collective future
Through mentorship, life skills and technology, girls become confident leaders and changemakers.
A girls-led organization building confidence, skills and leadership
Urafiki Girls Organization (UGO) is a girls-led, youth-focused non-governmental organization based in Mwanza, Tanzania. We work alongside girls and young women so they can learn, grow, lead and take part fully in the development of their communities — through education, digital technology, leadership, life skills, health awareness and social innovation.
Our vision
A safe, just and equal Tanzania where girls, young women and other community members have opportunities to realize their full potential.
Our mission
To empower girls and young women through education, technology, leadership development, life skills, innovation, mentorship and community engagement, so they become confident, independent and active contributors to sustainable development.
Where we focus
Our work is organized into program areas that respond to the real needs of girls and young women in Mwanza.
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Turning young people's ideas into community solutions.
4 projects · Learn moreHow girls are changing their world
Coders and creators
Girls are learning digital literacy, coding and app development, and using technology to solve problems in their own communities.
Confident and in class
Menstrual health education and school WASH support help girls manage their health with dignity and keep learning.
Leaders in the making
Mentorship and life skills sessions build the confidence girls need to speak up, make decisions and lead.
Every girl included
Young mothers and girls living with disabilities take part fully, and boys join as allies for equality.
Projects in action
Each project brings our program areas to life through hands-on activities in schools and communities.
Msichana na Teknolojia (Girls in Technology)
A technology initiative supporting girls to develop digital literacy, coding, innovation and technology-based…
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Msichana Thabiti
A mentorship and personal development initiative helping younger adolescent girls build confidence, life skill…
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Msichana Simama
An empowerment initiative supporting adolescent girls and young mothers through education, practical skills, h…
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Kijana Inuka Project
A youth empowerment initiative integrating leadership, life skills, SRHR awareness, menstrual health, social i…
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Your voice, your power, our collective future.
Volunteer, mentor, partner or donate — and help girls in Mwanza turn their potential into leadership.
