Tanzania Youth Cultural Exchange Network (TYCEN )

Tanzania Youth Cultural Exchange Network (TYCEN )is a non-governmental, Non-profitable youth development organization whose mission is “to engage young people first-hand in improving local and health education, foster environmental conservation and Gender issues and further sustainable development in communities throughout Tanzania”.

TYCEN supports the integration of young people in society, to encourage their involvement in the social, cultural and economic life of their local and regional community and to create habits and skills for active civic participation. It provides consultation and training in the fields of civil society, social issues and youth civic integration for young people and informal groups. It also organizes cultural Exchange and educational programmes and events.

TYCEN learns from and cooperates with local, Tanzanian and non-Tanzanian organizations and actors in introducing and applying modern and innovative methods in the field of education, active citizenship and participation. Its activities involve and benefits the informal groups of young people aged 15-35. The organization has 15 volunteer staff.