Fighting climate change and alleviating poverty through innovative projects in social services, capacity building, advocacy, training, and education across Tanzania.
Changamoto Youth Development Organization (C.Y.D.O) is a registered Non-Government Organization founded in January 2011 to empower Tanzanian communities and combat climate change. Operating under registration number 21NGO/0004747 and TIN 118-511-379, we are dedicated to creating sustainable development through youth empowerment and environmental conservation.
Impacting lives through community-driven initiatives






We lead climate action initiatives including large-scale tree planting, forest restoration, and water source protection programs across Tanzania.
We provide training, skills development, and capacity building programs that equip young people with tools for success and self-reliance.
Developing skilled youth leaders who drive Tanzania's sustainable future forward.
We implement grassroots projects promoting socio-economic and cultural development at local, district, regional, and national levels.
We recommend policies and programs that narrow the gap between rich and poor, promoting equity and inclusion.
We pay special attention to disadvantaged populations including youth, women, widows, children, orphans, elderly persons, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
We conduct studies on youth poverty issues and organize seminars, workshops, exhibitions, cultural shows, study tours, and exchange programs.
“Empowering Tanzanian youth through environmental conservation and sustainable development since 2011, creating lasting impact across communities.”
Since January 2011, C.Y.D.O has championed youth empowerment and environmental conservation, creating sustainable development pathways for Tanzanian communities.
Established to combat climate change and empower youth
Planted thousands of trees empowering local communities
Trained hundreds in entrepreneurship and conservation
Expanding reach to transform more Tanzanian lives
Our dedicated team of youth leaders, environmental experts, and community organizers drive C.Y.D.O’s mission forward with innovation and commitment.
Since 2011, C.Y.D.O has transformed communities across Tanzania through youth empowerment, environmental conservation, and sustainable development initiatives.
Across Tanzania regions
At Magila Forest Reserve
Supporting our mission