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Chairman's Message

Leadership is the seed of development — and together, we are cultivating the future.

Jabiri Omari MakameFounder & Chairman, Tanzania Leadership Foundation
Jabiri Omari Makame, Founder & Chairman
Founder & ChairmanLeadership is not defined by titles,
but by impact.
Unlocking Youth Leadership Potential to Achieve Vision 2050
Vijana Uongozi Forum

Unlocking Youth Leadership Potential to Achieve Vision 2050

Thousands of young Tanzanians. One national platform for leadership, mentorship and dialogue.

Where Emerging Leaders Meet Those Who Lead
High-Level Dialogue

Where Emerging Leaders Meet Those Who Lead

Panels with senior government leaders, executives, innovators and change-makers.

Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future Together
Women Uongozi Forum 2026

Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future Together

Building a community of confident, gender-responsive leaders at every level of decision-making.

A Generation Ready to Lead Tanzania Forward
Energy. Purpose. Patriotism.

A Generation Ready to Lead Tanzania Forward

Join an Uongozi Club in your school, college, university or community today.

Servant Leaders. Nation Builders.
The TLF Family

Servant Leaders. Nation Builders.

Volunteers, mentors and partners working together to cultivate the future.

Tanzania Leadership Foundation — Home of Transformational Leaders

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About TLF

Bridging Tanzania's leadership gap — one young leader at a time.

The Tanzania Leadership Foundation (TLF) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization established on 7th October 2020 (Registration No. 00NGO/R/1373) under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act No. 24 of 2002 (as amended).

Our Vision

An empowered generation of patriotic transformational leaders driving sustainable change.

Our Mission

To develop, inspire, and mobilize ethical and patriotic leaders by strengthening leadership capacity, promoting good governance and integrity, fostering innovation and lifelong learning, and advancing responsible stewardship for sustainable national development.

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Our Programs

Ten Uongozi programs shaping a generation

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Uongozi Clubs

Leadership clubs in secondary schools, colleges, universities and communities that nurture leadership skills, patriotism, innovation and volunteerism.

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Uongozi Forums

Our flagship national platform — Vijana Uongozi Forum and Women Uongozi Forum — bringing thousands of young leaders together with policymakers, executives and change-makers.

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Uongozi Chats

An intergenerational mentorship program connecting emerging young leaders with distinguished national leaders, senior public servants, professionals and entrepreneurs.

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Uongozi Awards

An annual recognition platform celebrating individuals and institutions demonstrating outstanding transformational leadership, ethics and innovation in Tanzania.

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Green Leadership

Developing climate-conscious leaders who champion environmental stewardship, sustainability and green innovation.

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Uongozi Bootcamp

Intensive, residential leadership academies tailored for youth, women and public servants — practical, immersive and transformational.

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Jabiri Omari Makame
From the Chairman
“Great leaders do not seek to create followers; they create more leaders. Sustainable change does not depend on a few heroic figures, but on a generation of patriotic and empowered individuals who carry vision, values, and the courage to act for the greater good.”
Jabiri Omari MakameFounder & Chairman, Tanzania Leadership Foundation

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Vijana Uongozi Forum 2026/27

Unlocking Youth Leadership Potential to Achieve Vision 2050

A national roadshow targeting 10,000 young leaders from higher learning institutions — keynotes, high-level panels, mentorship and networking.

14NOV 26

Dar es Salaam

To be confirmed

16JAN 27

Dodoma

University of Dodoma

13FEB 27

Arusha

To be confirmed

APR2027

Mwanza

To be confirmed

MAY2027

Mtwara

To be confirmed

Moments

Leadership in action

Snapshots from our forums, chats and community programs across Tanzania.

TLF Mobile App

Leadership in your pocket

Register for Uongozi Clubs, follow upcoming forums, watch Uongozi TV, read the Uongozi Magazine and grab opportunities — all from the TLF app.

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  • Uongozi TV, speeches and publications
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Join thousands of young Tanzanians building leadership skills, patriotism and a culture of service.