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04/09/2026

Hear from the Lyra in Africa team as we share what this year’s Innovation Week is all about celebrating creativity, empowering young innovators, and showcasing ideas that can create meaningful change in our communities.

Join us as we inspire, innovate, and build a better future together.

03/09/2026

At Iringa Innovation Week, students from schools supported by Lyra in Africa are showcasing projects they developed after receiving hands on training in technology, STEM, electronics, and practical problem solving.

What we are seeing today is more than an exhibition it is the result of learning, experimentation, creativity, and teamwork. The students have taken the knowledge and skills gained through their training and transformed them into tangible projects that respond to real world challenges.

At Lyra in Africa, we believe that when young people are given the opportunity to learn by doing, they don’t just gain skills they become innovators.

Today, we celebrate their journey from training, to creating, to showcasing their ideas to the world at Ruaha Catholic University

15/08/2026

The journey to the construction of Zoissa Girls’ Hostel in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region has officially commenced, marking an important step towards creating a safer and more supportive learning environment for girls

Foundation works and ISSB production works for the Zoissa Girls Hostel in Dodoma have begun
Today marks the start of something big for girls’ education and safe housing.

What’s happening on site
✅ Site setup & foundation marking complete with the support of the Kongwa District Engineer
✅ Excavation of earth soil for ISSB production has started

This hostel will be a safe home for girls to learn, grow, and chase their dreams.

A big THANK YOU to the Kongwa District Engineer’s office for the support and to everyone making this vision a reality.

We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

08/08/2026

Lyra youth entrepreneurs are shining at the National Nane Nane Exhibition in Mbeya.
Since 1 August, five young entrepreneurs have been showcasing innovative products including honey, mushrooms, poultry, tea powder, nutritious flour, and liquid soap. They’ll be there until 8 August, connecting with customers, building networks, and unlocking new market opportunities.
We’re proud to see these young innovators turning skills into sustainable businesses.

21/07/2026

Lyra in Africa, with the support of Ride25, proudly marked the successful completion of the technical phase of the Youth Entrepreneurship and Vocational Skills Program in Iringa.

Over the course of the program, 131 young people from four villages gained practical vocational and entrepreneurship skills designed to prepare them for sustainable livelihoods. We celebrated the graduation of 120 youth, each receiving a certificate in recognition of their hard work and dedication.

To help transform skills into thriving businesses, 66 graduates were equipped with start up kits tailored to their chosen vocational pathways, including chicks, poultry feed, horticulture seeds, sewing machines, and salon equipment.

This is more than a graduation ceremony it’s the beginning of new businesses, brighter futures, and stronger communities. We are proud of every graduate and excited to see the impact they will create.

09/07/2026

This week marks an exciting milestone as we successfully completed the technical phase of our Youth Entrepreneurship and Vocational Skills Program!
Implemented by Lyra in Africa with support from Ride25 the program has trained 131 youth from four villages in Iringa with practical vocational and entrepreneurship skills.
We proudly celebrated the graduation of 120 youth, who received certificates recognizing their achievements. Additionally, 66 graduates received startup kits to help them launch their businesses and turn their skills into sustainable livelihoods.
The start up kits were tailored to each participant’s vocational pathway and included chicks, poultry feeds, horticulture seeds, sewing machines, and salon equipment.
This is more than a graduation,it’s the beginning of a journey toward self-employment, economic independence, and stronger rural communities. Congratulations to all our graduates!

29/06/2026

From earning just TZS 5,000 a day through casual farm work to building a thriving mushroom business,this is the story of Lucy Joseph Sanga. 🍄

At 27 years old and a mother of four, Lucy chose to rewrite her future through the Self-Employment Training (SET) Program by Lyra in Africa and Swisscontact . What started with a dream, practical training, and an initial capital of TZS 100,000 has grown into a sustainable business, providing her family with a stable monthly income and renewed hope.

“I never realized that the mushrooms growing around me could actually be a business opportunity.”

Today, Lucy proudly holds the product of her hard work a symbol of resilience, determination, and the power of opportunity. She is not only transforming her own life but inspiring others in her community to believe that self-employment can change lives.

At Lyra in Africa, we believe that when women are equipped with skills, knowledge, and opportunity, they become catalysts for lasting change.

23/06/2026

Meet Elizabeth a member of UFANIS GROUP which ie empowered by and at Kiwere village. She began contributing regularly alongside other group members. When she saw the benefits of saving and investing through the group, she encouraged her husband to support her journey by increasing her contributions.
Today, their commitment has paid off. Through the power of collective savings and financial discipline, Elizabeth has built her own house, purchased motorcycles, and invested in a pool table business that generates income for her family.
Her journey shows that small, consistent contributions can lead to life-changing opportunities.
At Lyra in Africa, we are proud to support communities like UFANISI that are creating pathways to economic empowerment, resilience, and prosperity.

21/06/2026

🔥Day 2 and the energy is only getting bigger! 🚀🌍

Young innovators are diving deeper into robotics, coding, and digital innovation as Lyra in Africa, in collaboration with taifatek , TME Education and the Jakaya M. Kikwete Foundation continues to equip the next generation with future-ready skills. 🤖💻✨

From creativity to problem-solving, these brilliant minds are turning ideas into action and shaping the future—one innovation at a time!

Together, we’re building a generation of creators, innovators, and changemakers. 🌟

20/06/2026

Empowering the next generation through STEM and digital innovation! 🌍✨

Lyra in Africa In collaboration with taifatek and Jakaya M. Kikwete Foundation we are equipping young minds with inspiring STEM Workshop focused on robotics, coding, and innovation skills needed to thrive in the future.

Together, we are building a generation of creators, problem-solvers, and innovators. 🤖💻🚀 Thanks to for supporting this training

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