In a surge of energy and optimism, Global Impact Transformation (GIT), in partnership with Her Initiative, has launched Cohort Two of the Digital Business Training Program in Tanzania. Fresh from the impressive success of Cohort One, we are excited to witness this new wave of dynamic young entrepreneurs stepping into the digital economy with purpose, skill and confidence. With expanded modules in e-commerce, financial literacy, business sustainability, and digital storytelling, the program equips young participants not only to take part in the digital economy but to transform it.

Building the next generation of digital entrepreneurs through hands-on training, innovation, and inclusive growth.

By Communication team

The Broader Youth Unemployment Challenge

Globally, youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024, nearly 13% of young people aged 15–24, about 64.9 million globally were unemployed in 2023. Meanwhile, almost one in four youth worldwide are neither employed, in education, nor training (NEET).

These figures highlight a persistent global crisis, young people are three times more likely than adults to be unemployed. This challenge is even more critical in Africa, where over 10–12 million youth enter the labour market each year, but only 3 million jobs are created annually. Many young Tanzanians work in the informal sector, often without social protection or income stability. The disconnect between education and job markets, coupled with limited access to technology, continues to hinder progress toward inclusive economic growth.

Recognizing this gap, Global Impact Transformation (GIT) and its partner Her Initiative are offering practical solutions that address both unemployment and digital exclusion by empowering youth with 21st-century skills and entrepreneurship capacity.

Driving Digital Empowerment Through Innovation

Through Cohort Two of the Digital Business Training Programme, GIT is helping young people transition from job seekers to job creators. The program's expanded curriculum builds entrepreneurial capacity, strengthens financial literacy, and promotes innovation-driven enterprise.

Delivered through blended learning models e-learning, mobile tools, and mentorship networks the initiative ensures accessibility for participants from all backgrounds, including young women and persons with disabilities. It is a tangible response to the global call for inclusive, future-ready education systems that bridge the digital divide and unlock potential.

"We’re not just building businesses; we’re empowering young Tanzanians to unlock their potential, shape their economic futures, and lead the journey toward sustainable and equitable development.”  James Mlali, Director of Programs, Global Impact Transformation

This partnership with Her Initiative is more than a training project, it represents a movement for equity, creativity, and sustainable growth, together, we are fostering an ecosystem where technology, entrepreneurship, and inclusive leadership converge to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Real Impact, Real Lives

The success of Cohort One continues to inspire. Out of all participants, over 85% successfully completed the training, and around one in four have since established digital or small-scale enterprises, creating new income streams and peer employment opportunities. Their achievements demonstrate that with the right guidance and opportunity, youth can drive innovation and provide local solutions to national challenges.

Building on these results, Cohort Two offers participants comprehensive support from idea incubation to market entry. The program integrates peer networks, technical mentors, and investment linkages to ensure each participant is ready to operate competitively in the evolving digital marketplace.Through this approach, GIT and Her Initiative are enabling young people to not only adapt to change but also become the agents of transformation. The initiative aligns with Tanzania’s national efforts to promote digital inclusion, gender equality, and youth employment under Vision 2025 and the Digital Economy Framework.

A Generation Empowered for the Future of Work

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies, our work underscores that digital literacy and entrepreneurship are no longer optional they are essential pathways for survival and success. By strengthening young people’s digital and business capabilities, we are addressing both global and local employment challenges with sustainable, people-centered solutions.

Cohort Two stands as a testament to what happens when innovation meets inclusion. It reflects GIT’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth with the skills, resources, and networks they need to thrive in a changing world.

Through partnerships like this, Tanzania’s young entrepreneurs are not only participating in the future of work, they are creating it.