LocationsDumisha Amani II: Advancing Peace and Empowering Youth Across Tanzania
July 29, 2025
UNDP Resident Representative Shigeki Komatsubara, Deputy Permanent Secretary of PMO-LYED, and Dr. Islam Seif Salum, Principal Secretary of the Second Vice President’s Office, proudly display the signed agreement for the Dumisha Amani II Project—marking a strengthened commitment to peace and inclusive development in Tanzania.
UNDP Tanzania, in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania and supported by the Government of China through the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund—the Secretary General's Peace and Security Sub-Fund, has officially launched the second phase of the Dumisha Amani (“Promoting Peace and Security for Sustainable Development”) project—an initiative designed to deepen peace building, strengthen community resilience, and unlock inclusive development across Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. The Dumisha Amani II project marked a key milestone in building on the success of Dumisha Amani I, which reached over 5,000 young people with skills, livelihood opportunities, and alternatives to violence across Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and Zanzibar.
The first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting, held on 18 July 2025 in Dar es Salaam, brought together high-level representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Second Vice President’s Office of Zanzibar, civil society, District authorities, and the Chinese Embassy, alongside UN partners. Apart from endorsing strategic direction of the project, members reaffirmed their commitment to compliment in national efforts to promote peace and security as enablers of inclusive and sustainable development.
With over 77% of Tanzania’s population under 30, Dumisha Amani II recognises the potential—and vulnerability—of the country’s youth. The project seeks to address root causes of conflict, such as unemployment, marginalisation, and weak local governance, while enhancing social cohesion and peace dividends.
Dumisha Amani in action! Youth raising the SDGs high — for equality, partnerships, and a future free from poverty.
Three strategic pillars will guide implementation:
Strengthening Infrastructures for Peace by equipping local security actors with training, early warning tools, and communication equipment across six regions including, Lindi, Mtwara, Songea, Kigoma, Ruvuma, and Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba)
Enhancing Community-Based Conflict Prevention through the development of peace building action plans, and the formulation of a National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security;
Linking Peace to Development by expanding vocational training, economic empowerment for at-risk groups, and collaborative research on peace and security solutions.
With a total budget of nearly USD 600,000 for the 2025–2026 period, Dumisha Amani II represents a model of South-South cooperation, bringing together Tanzanian institutions, Chinese technical expertise, and UN coordination to deliver tangible results. The inclusion of women, youth, and people with disabilities is at the heart of the initiative.
H.E. Ambassador Chen Mingjian praised the project as “a good example of tripartite cooperation among the UN, China, and Tanzania,” adding that, “Peace and development are inextricably linked. Let us join hands to bring tangible benefits to the Tanzanian people and to make new contributions to the cause of global sustainable development.”
Dr. Islam Seif Salum, Principal Secretary of the Second Vice President’s Office, reinforced Zanzibar’s commitment:
“Peace, security, and stability are essential for sustainable development. Through Dumisha Amani II, we aim to promote justice, equality, inclusivity, and harmony for all Zanzibaris—continuing to make Zanzibar a true ‘Island of Peace."
Mary N. Maganga, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office – Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities, highlighted the national vision: “Dumisha Amani II is more than a programme—it is a practical step toward translating the aspirations of TDV 2050 into action. It will strengthen national capacities for conflict prevention, promote social cohesion, and empower youth as agents of peace, ensuring that the outcomes are deeply felt and widely shared.”
As UNDP Resident Representative Shigeki Komatsubara emphasised, “This is not just another project. It is a collective commitment to prevent conflict, promote dignity, and unlock opportunity—especially for young people. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a more peaceful and inclusive Tanzania.”
The meeting concluded with renewed commitments from all partners to scale up what works, listen to local voices, and stay focused on delivering peace not only as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of justice, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
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