About Us
WHO WE ARE
BRIGHT (Building Resilient Initiatives for Gender and Human Transformation) is a community-led, youth-driven, non-partisan, and membership-based non-governmental organization committed to advancing gender equity, youth and women empowerment, and inclusive community development across Tanzania.
Founded through grassroots mobilization and officially registered in February 2025 (Registration No. 00NGO/R/8104), BRIGHT operates nationally with a strong focus on local participation, ownership, and sustainable impact. We collaborate with community members, youth groups, local leaders, and institutions to co-create solutions that address public health, gender justice, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
Our tagline,
Empowering Lives, Transforming Communities.
reflects our deep belief in the power of people to lead change and shape their futures.
Our Mission
To support and empower youth and women by promoting public health, entrepreneurship, and human rights through evidence-based and innovative community-driven initiatives in collaboration with government, other partners, and communities.
Our Vision
A thriving Tanzania where youth and women are empowered.
Our History
BRIGHT Tanzania was born in 2017 from a simple but powerful idea. After a field workshop in rural Tanzania, two colleagues—Michael Luvanda and Godfrey Mitande—met over coffee to reflect on the persistent challenges youth and women faced. Realizing they could contribute more, they launched youth tournaments with Community Development Officers (CDOs) to raise awareness on health, GBV, and environmental protection.
Encouraged by the success of these grassroots interventions, the initiative scaled to 24 wards across four regions by the end of 2019. A formal structure began to take shape in 2020 under the informal name Center for Communication Development (CCD). After refining their vision and name, BRIGHT Tanzania was officially registered in 2025.
Founders' Vision
Michael and Godfrey envisioned a resilient and inclusive society where youth and women are not seen as vulnerable groups—but as active agents of change. Their mission is to drive long-term transformation by equipping communities to lead interventions in health, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Their goal is for BRIGHT to be a leading force in policy advocacy, capacity building, and community empowerment.
Our Approach
We prioritize:
Grassroots Engagement
Participatory Program Design
Strategic Partnerships
Rights-Based and Evidence-Based Interventions
We place local knowledge and community leadership at the heart of everything we do.
Meet With Our Team
Michael Luvanda
Executive Director
Godfrey Mitande
Senior Program Manager
Ephraim Seraphine Lingang’ala
Finance and Operations Manager
Dr. Hawa Katuma Mwampamba
Strategic Information Manager
Where We Work
BRIGHT Tanzania currently operates in:
Dar es Salaam
As the country’s largest and most dynamic urban center, Dar es Salaam serves as a key hub for BRIGHT’s urban youth engagement and innovation. Here, we implement civic education forums, digital advocacy campaigns, and urban SRHR outreach particularly targeting out-of-school youth and young women navigating complex city life challenges. Dar also hosts our national coordination and partnership engagement office.
Morogoro
Morogoro’s combination of rural and semi-urban populations presents an opportunity for integrated development work. BRIGHT operates programs that blend community health outreach, youth entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment. The region’s agricultural base also supports future prospects for agri-enterprise training and climate-smart interventions.
Njombe
With high rates of adolescent pregnancy, malnutrition, and limited access to SRHR services, Njombe is a critical focus region for BRIGHT’s health interventions. We engage in youth-led awareness campaigns, school-based health education, and community dialogues on reproductive rights. In addition, we support initiatives that promote parental engagement in nutrition and ECD.
Tabora
Tabora faces intersecting challenges including gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and education dropouts. BRIGHT’s interventions here emphasize gender justice, GBV prevention, menstrual health education, and community mobilization through youth and women’s groups. We work in close collaboration with LGAs to support policy-level advocacy and local system strengthening.
Mtwara
Located along the southern coastal corridor, Mtwara is one of our emerging regions where BRIGHT delivers Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, supports young mothers and caregivers, and promotes youth livelihood initiatives. We focus on both health and social protection services, ensuring that children under five receive holistic care while their parents are supported economically.
Mbeya
As a cross-border hub with a growing population of vulnerable youth, Mbeya is central to our economic empowerment and health engagement programs. We work with young people in peri-urban communities to enhance life skills, financial literacy, and access to SRHR services. Our model integrates civic participation and economic resilience building for long-term transformation.
TANGA (Muheza District)
In Tanga, we are concentrated in Muheza District, a region facing significant environmental pressures. BRIGHT leads environmental protection campaigns including reforestation, solid waste awareness, and youth-led eco-enterprise training. These are supported by school-based clubs and community green champions who advocate for sustainable practices.