Twende Social Innovation Center

We're celebrating 10 years of impact this September!

Since 2014, we've empowered youth with STEM and entrepreneurship skills, transforming lives and driving local innovation.

Want to see how far we've come? Check out our 2023 Annual Report—it’s packed with milestones and successes!

Join us from September 25-27 to celebrate and shape the future together. RSVP today and be part of the journey!

Ever wonder what drives groundbreaking innovation in our communities?

Jamii Tech participants recently visited Twende Innovators, including , , and , where they immersed themselves in creativity and entrepreneurship. This visit wasn’t just a tour—it was a deep dive into the minds behind impactful innovations.

These hands-on experiences are crucial for sparking new ideas and expanding the possibilities in social innovation.

Join the movement that's redefining what's possible! Let's innovate together.

Hey Twende Alumni! We want to hear from you!

Your experience matters to us, and we’re eager to learn how we can make our programs even better.

Help us enhance our services by sharing your valuable feedback.

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Discover the true potential of collaboration!

Our recent design thinking session united a variety of perspectives, leading to powerful insights.

The result? Five incredible project concepts that showcase the strength of teamwork and innovation.

Join us and be part of the co-creation process!

🚀Jamii Tech update!
The Program has already begun, empowering innovators to design solutions that are sustainable. Stay tuned for future updates and see how far Imaginations can go!

Excited to welcome Innocent Richard Simon to the Jamii Tech Program 2024!

🌾 Growing Together at Farmers' Week! 🌱 We had an incredible time engaging with farmers, sharing knowledge, and learning from one another. It's all about collaboration, innovation, and making strides in agriculture. Here's to empowering our farming community and growing stronger together!

Excited to welcome Sharon Maeda to the Jamii Tech Program 2024! Together, we're driving innovation.

Get ready for an incredible journey with the Jamii Tech Program! In just six days, we'll unlock the future of technology, creativity, and community empowerment. Join us and be part of the celebration as we ignite the spark of innovation!

Frank Baguma highlights how the Jamii Tech Incubation Program at Twende accelerates social innovation and nurtures creativity, transforming concepts into working prototypes.
Join us this August and witness the ideas being transformed into working Solutions.

Excited to welcome David Mgongo to the Jamii Tech Program 2024! Together, we're driving innovation.

13 days to go!
Join us as we ignite the creative spark😊

Empowering local communities with innovative, tailored technology solutions. Exciting news: Jamii Tech Incubation Program 2024 will start soon!"

We are excited to partner with ! 🎓✨ Together, we're empowering students with STEM skills, human-centered design, and entrepreneurship training. Through innovation clubs, these future leaders are tackling real-world challenges and making a positive impact. 🌍🚀

We are really excited to share our annual report for 2023! See a preview of our next plans and intriguing initiatives. For additional information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/twende2023report to see the full report

Tunamtambulisha John Rexford Nzira, ambaye ana uzoefu wa zaidi ya miaka sita katika uongozi unaojumuisha maendeleo ya jamii, ubunifu wa kijamii, na uongozi wa utendaji. Kwa sasa, Nzira ni mkurugenzi mtendaji wa Twende, ambapo anasimamia programu zinazowezesha jamii za mashinani kutatua matatizo yao wenyewe kwa kutumia teknolojia na ujuzi mpya. Nzira anataka kutumia uzoefu atakaoupata kutokana na ushiriki wake katika programu ya Mandela Washington kuboresha uendelevu wa kifedha kwa NGOs za Tanzania, na kukuza ushirikiano kati ya sekta ya umma na binafsi.
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Introducing John Rexford Nzira, who has over six years of experience in leadership spanning the areas of community development, social innovation, and executive leadership. Currently, Nzira is the executive director at Twende, where he champions programs that empower grassroots communities to solve their own problems using technology and new skills. Nzira seeks to leverage his experience during the Mandela Washington Fellowship, to scale impact, improve financial sustainability for Tanzanian NGOs, and cultivate public-private collaborations to further his goals.


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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2024 Jamii Tech Incubation Program—applications are still open for a hands-on learning experience!

Transform Ideas into Impact: Jamii Tech Incubation for Tanzanian Students!

Ready to innovate? Join our 8-week program and turn your ideas into real solutions with guidance from experts.

Learn, design, and connect with your community.

🌟 Deadline: July 15, 2024 - Take the first step towards change.

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwwcNpyh-5RXuBgEqCkpsiz7ziWH6P9CMK5koMqZ7Syol_oA/viewform

Apply now!

Kwa Wakulima na wadau wa kilimo, kuna fursa adhimu kutoka imara tech! Je Mpo tayari? Ungana na Imara tech kwenye TechFarmExpo ambapo watakuwa wakionyesha teknolojia mpya na suluhisho Bora kwa kilimo.

Kwa maelezo zaidi, wafuatilie kwenye mitandao ya kijamii k**a . Usikose! Ni tarehe 1 Julai 2024

Transform Ideas into Impact: Jamii Tech Incubation for Tanzanian Students!

Ready to innovate? Join our 8-week program and turn your ideas into real solutions with guidance from experts.

Learn, design, and connect with your community.

🌟 Deadline: July 15, 2024 - Take the first step towards change.

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwwcNpyh-5RXuBgEqCkpsiz7ziWH6P9CMK5koMqZ7Syol_oA/viewform

Apply now!

The ongoing Design For Second Life Innovations project has been so far exciting.

Last week we hosted 20 young innovators who learnt Photography, videography and video editing, Chat GPT prompting, Arduino coding and system designing, upcycling- exploring uses of Samsung phones beyond calling and texting as part of our ICT - Creative Capacity Building workshop.

The trainees were able to design prototypes of air conditioning system, smart dustbin, automatic street lights, automatic window which they plan to use them to solve real life challenges.

This workshop aimed at equipping innovators with digital knowledge and skills to use as they design technologies that solve community challenges and create more opportunities .

Watch this space for opportunities like this, stay tuned and visit our social media pages!

🎉Celebrating Innovation 🎉
Join us to celebrate Twende innovators who showcased their projects at "The National Event of Showcasing Education, Skills and Innovation" ( May 26-31, 2024) Hosted by Ministry of Education, Science & Technology Tanzania and COSTECH.

Special shoutout to .mushi , Eric from .africa , , , and for taking part. Twende is very proud of your achievements and representing your teams so well and your innovations too.

We wish you the best in your innovation journey to create more opportunities and positively impact to communities for both present and future generations 🌟

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The Twende Team is Growing!

Please join us in welcoming Witness Shangali, our new Education Coordinator, and Shalom Mollel, our new Finance and Administration team member. We're thrilled to have them on board!

Empowering Women with Clean Energy
Our Female-Led Solar Solutions project, in partnership with transforming lives in rural communities. Through hands-on "Build It" workshops, we've equipped 91 women and girls with the skills to build solar panels and champion clean energy. Their impact is already visible – 10 homes now have access to electricity thanks to their efforts!

Are you a business professional eager to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs?

Enroll in our Mentor Driven Capital program and acquire the expertise to become an outstanding Mentor.

This is an opportunity to truly impact the journeys of visionary founders.

Application deadline: April 19th.

Not sure if it's the right fit for you? Provide your contact information, and we'll be happy to reach out.
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Great ideas can come from anywhere.
Stay curious, and watch your success take flight!

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