Njombe Innovation Academy (NIA)

Details about the Community

Located in the heart of the Njombe region in Tanzania, the Njombe Innovation Academy is a learning space dedicated to changing the nation’s future by empowering its unemployed young people.

Many youths worldwide often have their potential untapped due to challenges like limited access to education, resources, or platforms to showcase their talents. Recognizing the boundless potential within these young minds, the academy offers a unique solution in Tanzania.

Instead of training youth to look for jobs, It empowers them to create them. Through the SINA model, youth are empowered to create social enterprises—businesses designed to generate profit and address social challenges. Doing so, they pave the way for their successful futures and create job opportunities for others, contributing to the region’s socio-economic growth.

In essence, when youth are given the right platform, mentorship, and resources, they have the potential to transform both their lives and the world around them.

Founding Team

Ivan Gideon Mtweve
Ester Banae