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Jigundue was officially registered in 2024 under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 with registration number 00NGO/R/7677.
Jigundue Organization is a youth-focused non-profit dedicated to empowering African youth to discover their strengths, passions, and potential. We believe that the future of Africa is not found in waiting for jobs it is built by young people who understand themselves and take charge of creating opportunities.
Founded in 2023 by a group of university graduates who experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating life after education, Jigundue exists to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical life skills. Our organization focuses on helping youth gain self-awareness, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive in today’s world.
Headquartered at Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jigundue was officially registered in 2024 under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 with registration number 00NGO/R/7677.
To see African youth recognize their unique strengths, embrace self-awareness, and achieve success in their chosen paths, while positively impacting their communities and shaping the future of the continent.
To guide African youth in discovering their talents, strengths, and purpose, and to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to achieve personal growth while contributing meaningfully to their communities.
Jigundue thrives because of passionate individuals, volunteers, partners, and supporters who share our vision of an empowered African youth. Together, we can build a generation that is self-aware, skilled, and ready to shape the future of Africa.
At Jigundue, we operate with integrity and hold ourselves accountable to the youth we serve. Our core values include:
Our ultimate goal is to reduce dependence on traditional employment pathways and help youth create sustainable, self-directed futures while contributing to their communities
Across Africa, over 65% of the population is under 25 years old, yet many young people face unemployment, limited career guidance, and a lack of practical life skills. In Tanzania, youth unemployment is estimated at around 10%, while the majority of jobs are informal, offering little stability or growth.
Without guidance and self-awareness, many youths wait for opportunities that may never come, rather than creating their own. Jigundue exists to equip them with the knowledge, mindset, and skills needed to unlock their potential and actively shape their future.
Chairperson, Jigundue Organisation | Senior Manager, Youth Banking – CRDB Bank
Mshindo Bakari Magimba is an accomplished banking professional with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience across banking, telecommunications, and aviation in Tanzania.
Currently serving as Senior Manager of Youth Banking at CRDB Bank, he leads youth-focused financial strategies, product development, and community outreach programs. His career spans senior roles at NMB Bank, ABSA Bank, Airtel Tanzania, Celtel Tanzania, and Swissport Tanzania, with consistent expertise in customer experience, service quality management, and strategic leadership.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from ESAMI, a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration & International Relations from the University of Dar es Salaam, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at UNICAF University.
Gender Specialist | Leadership Expert | Social Entrepreneur
Emma Rashidi Kawawa is a social entrepreneur and leadership expert with over 30 years of experience in public and private sector management. She is the Founder and CEO of Tanzania Women CEOs Roundtable (TWCR) and Entango Investments Limited, and serves in leadership roles with organizations including Women Arise Africa, New Faces New Voices, and African Business Roundtable.
She is a passionate advocate for women and youth empowerment, focusing on economic inclusion, agribusiness, and leadership development. Emma has chaired numerous boards in education, healthcare, and public sector institutions, promoting innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
Her achievements have been recognized with awards such as the East African Women Leader Award (2019), She Awards Global (2022), and multiple Life Achievement Awards. Emma inspires through her motto: “Lifting others as we climb.”
Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Managing Director
Anthony Luvanda is Tanzania's most renowned motivational speaker and an accomplished former banker with over four years of experience in retail banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania and Diamond Trust Bank.
Currently serving as Managing Director of Home of Events Company Ltd. and Chairman of Tony Inspirational Talk, he is also the pioneer of the "Think Beyond Employment" initiative for university students in Tanzania.
His areas of expertise span Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Goal Setting, Leadership, Team Building, and Effective Communication. A graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam with a degree in Political Science and International Relations.
Mr. Luvanda is a highly sought-after resource across corporate institutions, universities, non-profits, and community organizations. He has made numerous appearances on radio and television as a leading voice on socio-economic affairs in Tanzania.
Seasoned Advocate & Commercial Law Expert
Gwakisa Martin Mlawa is a seasoned and dynamic legal professional with extensive experience spanning the insurance, construction, infrastructure, and media industries in Tanzania.
Currently an Advocate of the High Court and all subordinate courts of Tanzania, Mr. Mlawa is a recognized expert in contract drafting and administration, commercial law, PPP projects, procurement, insurance, labour disputes, intellectual property, and project financing. He played a pivotal role in the introduction of digital TV broadcasting in Tanzania, serving as Legal Adviser and Board Member of Star Media (T) Ltd, and was instrumental in transforming TUT into Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), drafting its establishing legislation.
His career includes senior roles at the National Insurance Corporation, TANROADS, TBC (as Corporation Secretary and Director of Legal Services), and FK Law Chambers. He is a member of both the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Mr. Mlawa holds an LL.B (Hons) and LL.M from the University of Dar es Salaam, majoring in International Trade & Financing, Intellectual Property Law, and Public Procurement.
Marine Biologist & Social Scientist
Marine biologist and social scientist with over 20 years of experience in gender justice, small-scale fisheries, and sustainable food systems. She is Founding Secretary-General of AWFISHNET and Co-President of the World Forum of Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers, advocating for women and men in small-scale fishing communities.
As Founder and Executive Director of EMEDO in Tanzania, she leads programs that promote women’s economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, and community safety, including national drowning prevention initiatives.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainability Science at Brock University, Editrudith focuses on building equitable, resilient fisheries systems and bridging local realities with global policy to ensure fishing communities shape sustainable ocean and food futures.
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We aim to foster a generation of self-aware, confident, and proactive youth capable of creating their own opportunities and contributing to Africa’s growth.
Jigundue thrives because of passionate individuals, volunteers, partners, and supporters who share our vision of an empowered African youth. Together, we can build a generation that is self-aware, skilled, and ready to shape the future of Africa.