MS TCDC Arusha

Are you passionate about organising, facilitation and strengthening grassroots movements to drive community-led change?
 Join our team as a Movement Specialist. Learn more and apply: mstcdc.or.tz/jobs

Once a YouLead Fellow, always a leader. And the best part? We lead better together! We’re excited to introduce the YouLead Alumni Network, a growing community of young leaders from diverse sectors across the continent and a new chapter of connection, collaboration and collective leadership. From 24th November, we’ll be bringing this community together for the inaugural YouLead Alumni Convening. Welcome to the YouLead Network, where we lead together! 💛

Building a more peaceful Africa starts with leaders equipped to understand conflict, foster dialogue and drive change. Introducing the Arusha Peace Academy (APA) , a four-week virtual programme for emerging peacebuilding practitioners across Africa. Apply now! Deadline: 19 November 2026. Visit mstcdc.or.tz for details.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. From funding volatility and reputational threats to fraud, governance failures and operational disruption the risk landscape for development organisations has never been more complex. This comprehensive course builds institutional capacity to identify, assess, monitor and respond to risk in ways that strengthen performance. Participants engage with real-world frameworks, scenario planning tools and oversight mechanisms that support boards, senior managers and programme teams in sustaining accountability and agility. Enrol to lean your organisations sustainability mstcdc.or.tz/mstcdc-calendar

The YouLead Alumni Register is open again! 🌍 We heard you! Many alumni, especially from our 2017–2022 cohorts and earlier bootcamps and training programmes, were missed in the first registration. This November, we’re bringing alumni together in Arusha to shape the structure, governance and future of the YouLead Alumni Network. There are 40 in-person places with costs covered, plus a virtual participation track. No separate application is needed. Selection will be based on the register, ensuring representation across programmes, cohorts and countries, while recognising continued engagement with YouLead. ✅ Completed the EAC Youth Fellowship, Lead(H)er Fellowship, or any YouLead bootcamp or training, online or in person? You’re an alumnus, and this is for you! 📅 Register by 11 October to be considered. 🔗 Register: youlead.africa/community Help us reach those we may have missed. Share this with your cohort!

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁. If you see yourself contributing to stronger communities, better institutions and meaningful change, this is where that journey can begin. Your ambitions deserve more than a qualification, they deserve the knowledge, confidence and opportunity to turn them into meaningful impact. ⏳ Applications close tomorrow, 9 October. Don’t leave your opportunity to chance. Apply now. 👉 admission.mstcdc.ac.tz

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 If people are at the centre of social change, their realities must also shape how we understand the issues affecting them. That is why gender-sensitive data gathering matters. It is not about meeting a quota, it is about ensuring women, men and diverse perspectives have meaningful space to contribute. When data reflects the communities we seek to serve, we can better understand the problem, design relevant solutions and create change that is meaningful and sustainable. Through the Gender and Social Inclusion Programme, participants were exploring how inclusive data gathering can strengthen organisational decision-making and social change. And as we move from understanding realities to designing solutions, our upcoming Project Planning & Management course [ mstcdc.or.tz/professional-co… ]will equip practitioners with the skills to plan, manage and deliver projects that respond effectively to real community needs. Because meaningful change begins with understanding people and turns that understanding into purposeful action.

What does it take to create lasting people-powered change? The Social Justice Leadership Programme highlights four lessons: listen to communities, connect purpose, invest in relationships and create space for leadership. Explore key lessons for Social Justice Leadership ⬇️ youtu.be/z5bFpGV4dOY?si=Y2kh…

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This week, we’re taking you inside our Social Justice Leadership Training, where participants are exploring what it means to lead for social change from using our stories as catalysts for change, to building effective teams, organizing communities, and turning ideas into collective action. Follow us throughout the week as we share highlights, lessons and moments from the programme.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗦 𝗧𝗖𝗗𝗖. If this is the path you’ve been considering, don’t let hesitation be the reason you miss out on an opportunity to start building toward the future you want. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Apply now. Don’t be left out. Application deadline: 21 September 2026 admission.mstcdc.ac.tz

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? MS TCDC is seeking a consultant with demonstrated experience in outcome harvesting and evaluation design who is able to systematically identify, verify and document the outcomes of our SPA II programmes interventions. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Learn more and apply: mstcdc.or.tz/jobs Applications close on 23rd September 2026.

You’ve been thinking about what comes next. Now it’s time to take the step. For weeks, you may have been considering that next chapter , the degree, the skills, the path toward making a difference. Now, the final week to apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Governance & Development at MS TCDC is here. Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t knowing what you want. It’s deciding to begin. Don’t wait until the deadline. Make your move. Application deadline: 21 September 2026 admission.mstcdc.ac.tz

𝗔 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲. It should prepare you to navigate real-world contexts and equip you with the skills to create sustainable solutions to the needs of your community or organisation. Our degree programmes here at MS TCDC do just that! Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you’ll gain practical knowledge in governance and leadership to drive sustainable development. Applications close in just 5 days! To learn more, visit: mstcdc.or.tz/academics You can also reach us via: [email protected]

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱! 🌍 The YouLead community has brought together young leaders through different experiences, programmes and learning journeys across the region. Now, there is an opportunity to reconnect with that community, strengthen the relationships built along the way, and create space for new conversations, collaborations and possibilities. As an alumni, your voice, experience and ideas can help shape the direction and priorities of the YouLead Alumni Network and what it becomes going forward. Eligibility: ✅ EAC Youth Fellows ✅ Lead(H)er Fellows ✅ Boot Camps Alumni ✅ Training Alumni Deadline extended to 16 September 2026. Register now: youlead.africa/community 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀.

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Whether you are a citizen advocating for change, a community leader driving transformation or leading an organisation or company, understanding the realities around you is essential to leading effectively. Hear from Wavinya our Master’s of Leadership and Governance student from Kenya sharing her inspiring story on why it’s important to understand governance and leadership contexualised in the realities of your organization or community. You can be part of our diverse community of leaders undertaking the Master’s and Bachelor programs, here at MS TCDC, Arusha Tanzania. learn more: mstcdc.or.tz

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Whether you are a citizen advocating for change, a community leader driving transformation, or leading an organisation or company, understanding the realities around you is essential to leading effectively. Hear from Wavinya our Master’s of Leadership and Governance student from Kenya sharing her inspiring story on why it’s important to understand governance and leadership contexualised in the realities of your organization or community. You can be part of our diverse community of leaders undertaking the Master’s and Bachelor programs, here at MS TCDC, Arusha Tanzania. learn more: mstcdc.or.tz

Calling All YouLead Africa Alumni! The journey doesn’t end when the programme does. It continues through the connections we build, the knowledge we share, and the change we create together. That’s why we’re launching the YouLead Africa Alumni Network, a continental community bringing together young leaders who have been part of the YouLead Africa journey. We’re starting with alumni of the EAC Youth Fellowship, Lead(H)er Fellowship, YouLead Africa Bootcamps and our training programmes as we pilot the network. To alumni of our other programmes, including the YouLead Summit, we haven’t forgotten you. We’ll be connecting with you as the network grows. We learned together, we led together, now let’s stay connected and shape the continent together. Register at: youlead.africa/community

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬. The EAC Youth Fellowship application closes TODAY! If you haven’t applied, this is your final chance. Get your application in!

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Milad Un-Nabi. 🌙✨ May this special occasion bring peace, kindness and togetherness to our communities. Milad Un-Nabi Mubarak from MS TCDC. ❤️