SOCIAL WORK
We promote a STRENGTHS-BASED approach to social issues
SPORT
We use sport to support positivity & growth
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We focus on turning IDEAS into ACTIONS to build a better communities
Leading Tanzania's Kindness Revolution
Transforming lives, inspiring change.
We envision a world where every young individual is encouraged to recognise their inherent worth, embrace their strengths, and contribute positively to their communities.
We aim to foster a culture of kindness and resilience, where mental health is prioritised, and stigma is eradicated.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Igniting the power of resilience in our youth
U MATTER is dedicated to improving psycho-social health among Tanzanian youth.
Our mission is to empower young individuals through strength-based approaches that enhance resilience and decrease vulnerability. We aim to nurture a positive self-image, promote well-being, and cultivate cultures of kindness across families, communities, youth groups, and places for education and leisure. This is how we can become the best version of ourselves and lead a productive life.
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.”
– Nelson Mandela
Sports and Entrepreneurship
Every individual has inherent worth and contributes uniquely to their community. We strive to ensure each young person knows that they matter and their voice is important.
We are passionate about developing Tanzanian youth in leadership, sports, and entrepreneurship. We believe these are key themes for intervention and positive change.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
Promoting a positive self-image
We aim to foster an environment where mental health can be openly discussed, understood, and addressed without prejudice or fear.
Recognizing that mental health issues often begin internally and gradually impact relationships, we provide access to effective solutions to prevent these challenges from escalating.
Our proactive approach focuses on building resilience, promoting a positive self-image, and instilling a culture of kindness, making sure every young individual knows they truly matter.
We're fostering a future where every child knows they matter.
Staying ahead of mental well-being
We believe in a proactive rather than reactive approach to mental health. Rather than just fixing problems as they arise, we aim to strengthen individuals to prevent these problems in the first place.
Eradicating stigma and enhancing psycho-social health, is only possible by fostering an environment of safety, understanding and openness, positivity and growth, where mental health issues can be freely discussed without fear or prejudice. We aim to enable everyone to be well and do good work by feeling that your truly matter.
Shaping Tanzania's future,
one kind, powerful act at a time.
Sustainable change, enduring kindness
Our aim is to support individuals, families, groups and organizations to sustain their well-being and mental fitness.
We understand that people need ongoing support, and so we aim to provide a one-to-one mentoring program, from very highly qualified U MATTER Tz staff for those who feel this would help them be the best version of themselves.
Meet our team.
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain
Amani Al Qadi
Rose Barnabas
Timotheo Muhale
Rehema Jamuhuri
Prof Tony Ghaye
Monica
Siss Mari Solli
Dolygene Anyona
Sophia Nyoni
Ratifa Mkwawa
Noela Elisante
Happyness Kanyapini
“You cannot develop people. You must allow people to develop themselves.”
– Julius Nyerere
Some of our amazing friends.
Every smile reflects the power of kindness and the strength within.
Internships available.
Our latest stories
Sport & Mental Health
Greetings from the U MATTER team! Today, we dive into an essential topic, close to our hearts and pivotal to our mission at U MATTER – the profound connection between sports and mental health. This connection is often unappreciated and...
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Feeling valued & respected
Greetings once again from the U MATTER team! In our journey towards improving psycho-social health, we consistently ask ourselves, “What truly makes our hearts happy?” The quest for happiness, a sense as profound as it is elusive, brings us today...
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Becoming a kind leader
Greetings from the U MATTER team! Our mission at U MATTER goes beyond just improving psycho-social health. We believe in empowering individuals, particularly the young populace of Tanzania, to become kind leaders in their communities. This belief has given rise...
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Social Work: Strengths-Based Solutions
Our social work promotes a strengths-based approach, focusing on individuals’ inherent resilience and personal growth. Instead of emphasizing problems, we enhance positive attributes to foster feelings of value and empowerment.
Our unique method shifts the narrative around mental health, viewing societal challenges as opportunities for self-improvement. This commitment guides us towards our goal: a Tanzanian society where every individual knows they truly matter.