Christian Youth Network is a Faith based, A youth Led umbrella, non for profit making and Non Government organization, founded in 2007 by young people. Registered in January 2008 by the ministry of home affairs under the society’s ordinance of 1954 (year) with the certificate of registration SO.NO.14835. CYN emerged as response to challenges facing young people in Tanzania
It is headquartered in
Dar-es-salaam Tanzania, our activities are generally based in both urban and rural areas. Organizational Mission
Our mission is to become a catalyst of positive change Spiritually, Physically and economically, to bring youth groups together, and work with youth committed to fight against poverty, HIV/AIDS spread, Drugs abuse and general youth ethics. Our Vision
Our Vision is to see youth and marginalized people with improved standard of living
Major aim
Our major aim is to be achieved through hardworking and networking among different Youth organizations in Tanzania as well as to promote youth development by fighting against all sorts of development constraints as well as offering relief Services to most vulnerable and marginalized groups. At the moment the efforts of Christian youth network are addressed to seven major areas:
• HIV/AIDS
• Income generation activities
• Support to orphans and other vulnerable children
• Drug abuse and alcoholism among youths
• Youth Counseling and general youth ethics
• Research & Gender issues
• Fighting against Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Good governance
• Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to youth
• Promotion of education to adolescent girls and women