initiatives

“Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream.”

Overview & Objectives

The Inua Mtoto Initiative is HECOFO’s flagship child empowerment program. It seeks to uplift vulnerable children by meeting their basic educational and well-being needs, nurturing hope, and creating opportunities for growth.

Objectives:

• Support vulnerable children with school supplies, food, and clothing.
• Improve school attendance and retention through resource access.
• Promote child rights and inclusivity in education.
• Foster holistic development through mentorship and care. 

Strategic Alignment & Future Direction

Inua Mtoto contributes to Pillar 1: Education & Child Empowerment of HECOFO’s Strategic Plan.

In the next phase (2026–2030), HECOFO plans to:

• Establish Resource Distribution Programs in 3 regions.
• Launch Child Sponsorship & Scholarship Scheme.
• Integrate legal aid and advocacy for child rights and inclusivity.

“Empowering today’s youth is investing in tomorrow’s Tanzania.”

Overview & Objectives

The Wekeza kwa Kijana Initiative is HECOFO’s youth empowerment and upskilling program. It aims to equip young people with leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills — helping them discover purpose, pursue opportunity, and become agents of change.

Objectives:

• Build leadership and entrepreneurial capacity among youth.
• Provide mentorship, training, and career guidance.
• Create platforms for networking and innovation.
• Promote positive mindset, accountability, and productivity.

Strategic Alignment & Future Direction

Wekeza kwa Kijana contributes to Pillar 2: Youth Empowerment & Leadership of HECOFO’s Strategic Plan.

Looking ahead, HECOFO plans to:

• Launch a Youth Resource & Innovation Hub.
• Develop mentorship and internship programs.
• Scale digital learning platforms for entrepreneurship training.

“Mental health is not a privilege — it’s a right.”

Overview & Objectives

The MindCare Initiative is HECOFO’s mental health awareness and wellness program. It champions mental wellbeing through education, digital campaigns, and accessible therapy materials.

Objectives:

• Increase awareness and understanding of mental health.
• Provide free and low-cost learning aids and therapy resources.
• Create safe spaces for youth to share and heal.
• Advocate for destigmatization and mental health inclusion.

Strategic Alignment & Future Direction

MindCare contributes to Pillar 3: Mental Health & Wellbeing of HECOFO’s Strategic Plan.

In the next phase (2026–2030), HECOFO aims to:

• Introduce community therapy sessions.
• Publish mental health learning aids.
• Collaborate with professionals to expand youth counseling services.
• Scale digital campaigns to reach 15,000+ monthly.

As part of HECOFO’s growing movement to nurture compassion, leadership, and youth engagement, the organization established HECOFO Campus Chapters, dynamic, student-led networks that embody its mission within higher learning institutions.

What began as a small circle of passionate friends who have now grown into a vibrant community of over 250 active members across universities in Tanzania. These chapters serve as centers for awareness, volunteerism, and innovation where young people come together to learn, lead, and serve their communities through HECOFO’s values of empathy, empowerment, and action.

HECOFO Campus Chapters are Currently Active at:

• University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
• National Institute of Transport (NIT)
• Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA)
• Ardhi University
• Herbert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU)
• Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
• Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)
• Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

Through these chapters, students volunteer in community projects, support charity drives, participate in mentorship programs, and lead peer discussions on mental health, social responsibility, and leadership.

Each chapter acts as a heartbeat of HECOFO’s mission spreading compassion, developing future leaders, and ensuring that every young person becomes a catalyst for positive change.