Young leaders urged to uphold ethics and embrace continuous learning
Dar es Salaam. Young leaders in Tanzania have been called upon to be innovative, work diligently, and uphold ethics, laws, and collaboration as they carry out their leadership responsibilities.
They have also been encouraged to attend various leadership training programs, which are key to enhancing their knowledge and improving the way they manage their organizations.
This call was made on June 4, 2025, by Lydia Charles, Executive Director of Her Initiative, during the launch of a leadership training workshop for young leaders from around 40 youth-led organizations.
The training, titled the Adaptive Leadership Program, is part of the Ustawi Lab project, which is overseen by Her Initiative.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Lydia emphasized that continuous training for young leaders is essential in strengthening leadership skills, improving decision-making, and preparing them to adapt to various emerging challenges.
"The world today is characterized by constant changes in technology, politics, economics, and society. Regular training equips young leaders with strategies to navigate these changes and turn them into opportunities for growth and institutional development," she said.
She added that the program also provides young leaders with a platform to network with peers from other organizations, share experiences, learn from each other, and build strategic partnerships that can advance their institutions.
"These trainings also build the foundation for young leaders to mentor others. In doing so, institutions create a sustainable pipeline of capable and ethical leaders, which is crucial for long-term success," Lydia explained.
On his part, Nemes Umela, the coordinator of the Ustawi Lab project, noted that one of the motivations for launching the training was the realization that some youth-led organizations lack strong operational systems.
He pointed out that the absence of such systems has made it difficult for some organizations to sustain themselves, especially due to challenges in attracting donor funding.
"Many donors require organizations to have solid systems in place in areas like finance, human resources, and general management. This training is also aimed at equipping leaders with the knowledge to build robust structures within their institutions," Umela stated.
He emphasized that investing in the training of young organizational leaders is not a luxury but a necessity for sustainable development.
"With proper support, these young leaders can drive transformation, growth, and competitiveness for their organizations in today’s world," he concluded.
