Young Strong Mothers
Foundation

Empowering Girls. Supporting Young Mothers. Changing Futures.

Region

Community Projects

Schools Reached

Adolescent girls and teenage mothers reached

Young Strong Mothers Foundation

About Us

Young Strong Mothers Foundation (YSMF) is a community-driven organization committed to empowering young mothers to live healthy, confident, and economically stable lives. We work with young women at a critical stage of life early motherhood where the right support can transform not only their future, but the future of their children and communities.

YSMF was founded on the belief that young mothers are not a problem to be fixed, but a powerful force to be strengthened.

Our Vision

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Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable young girls and women through education, vocational training, and livelihood programs, breaking the cycle of poverty and creating sustainable pathways to success.

Our Vision

A Tanzania where every young girl and woman has equal opportunities to reach their full potential, free from discrimination, poverty, and violence.

What We Do - YSMF

What We Do

At Young Strong Mothers Foundation (YSMF), we empower adolescent girls and young mothers to overcome barriers and thrive through targeted programs that create lasting change.

Who We Serve

Our programs target the most vulnerable girls and young women in Tanzania, providing them with the support they need to build better futures.

Adolescent Girls at Risk

Girls vulnerable to school dropout, child marriage, or engaging in transactional sex due to poverty or lack of support.

Young Mothers

Teenage mothers seeking to continue their education and build skills for economic independence.

Out-of-School Girls

Girls who have dropped out of school and need support to reintegrate into the education system.

Vulnerable Families

Families in underserved communities needing support to keep their daughters in school and protect them from harm.

Our Three Pillars of Impact

We focus on three interconnected areas that work together to create comprehensive, sustainable change for the girls and young women we serve.

Advocacy & Awareness Creation

We create informed, engaged, and supportive communities that champion the rights of adolescent girls and young mothers.

Amplifying Voices

Education & Reintegration

We work tirelessly to ensure every girl has the opportunity to return to school and complete her education, removing barriers and building bridges to success.

Rebuilding Dreams

Vocational, Business & Entrepreneurship

We equip young mothers with practical skills and business knowledge to achieve economic independence and create sustainable livelihoods.

Creating Futures

Our SDG Focus Areas

Young Strong Mothers Foundation (YSMF) aligns its work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on goals where empowering young mothers creates the strongest, long-term ripple effect for families and communities.

Our interventions are practical, measurable, and community driven contributing directly to national and global development priorities.