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Rotaract Club · UDOM · Since 2019

A Community
of Students
& Professionals
Creating Impact.

UDOM-YOUTH (Lastborns) empowers young people through leadership, professional development, and impactful community service projects within Dodoma and beyond.

3 Core Pillars
Who we are

A youth movement built on leadership, service & growth

01

Leadership Development

Developing soft skills, project management, and teamwork through hands-on leadership roles and real responsibility.

02

Community Service

Implementing sustainable projects that address local social, educational, and environmental needs in Dodoma.

03

Professional Growth

Networking opportunities, career mentorship, and skill-building workshops that prepare members for life beyond university.

Our purpose

Why this exists

Most spaces ask young people to perform. To show up polished, ready-made, unambiguous. We built something different — a space that asks you to show up real, grow by doing, and lead through service.

"We don't wait to be ready — we grow by doing."

Since 2019, UDOM-YOUTH has stood at the intersection of university life and real-world impact. We are a bridge between students and professionals, and a pipeline into the Rotary ecosystem.

2019Founded and chartered at the University of Dodoma to create space for young leaders.
FriRegular meetings every Friday at 5:00 PM — consistent rhythm for a growing community.
∞Stories and impact waiting to be created by young people who haven't found their space yet.

Be part of the movement.

Membership is open to UDOM students and young professionals. Your voice matters here.

Our story

Who We Are

UDOM-YOUTH (Lastborns) is a Rotaract club chartered in 2019 at the University of Dodoma. We are a hybrid community of students and young professionals building leaders through service, fellowship, and professional growth.

The story

How UDOM-YOUTH began

FOUNDED CHARTERED NOW 2019 2020 2026

The Rotaract Club of UDOM-Youth, fondly known as "Lastborns," was officially chartered in 2019 to create a space where young people at the University of Dodoma could grow as leaders while serving their community.

From the beginning, the club was built to connect students and young professionals to the global network of Rotary International, opening doors to mentorship, collaboration, and impactful service.

What started as a small group has evolved into a hybrid community of institutional and community members working together to create meaningful, sustainable change within Dodoma and beyond.

What we believe

Mission & Values

01

Youth Expression Matters

The way young people communicate and interpret the world is not a lesser version of adult discourse — it is a vital one. We honour that fully.

02

Conversations Shape Identity

Who we become is shaped by what we talk about and whether we are truly listened to. We build spaces where that listening is real.

03

Stories Build Leadership

The ability to tell your story clearly and honestly is one of the most powerful leadership skills there is. We develop it deliberately.

Clarity matters

What we are — and are not

We are not

  • A social media performance space
  • A passive membership club
  • A space for résumé-padding
  • An events-only organisation
  • A space where only polished voices are welcome

We are

  • A real storytelling and conversation community
  • A space for learning through doing
  • Intentionally inclusive of unpolished, real voices
  • Aligned with Rotaract values, led by youth energy
  • A platform for impact, not just presence

UDOM-YOUTH is part of the global movement of Rotary International — drawing from its leadership values while operating as a distinctly youth-led storytelling movement with its own identity and programmes.

Ready to join us?

Membership is open. Come as you are.

Our Structure

Leadership Through the Years

From 2019 to 2026, UDOM-YOUTH has been led by passionate young people who stepped up to serve. Explore our leadership evolution year by year.

2026 Leadership

The current team steering UDOM-YOUTH forward.

Our content

Stories &
Conversations

Every piece here was born from a real conversation, a real question, or a real person willing to share their truth. Kimbweta episodes, articles, and video reflections.

Reflection

Entertainment Hub

Watch & Listen

Curated video content from our YouTube channel and podcast episodes on Spotify. Stay inspired, entertained, and connected.

▶️ Video Playlist
🎧 Spotify Audio

Audio Library

All UDOM-YOUTH playlists in one place. Click any card to play directly.

Our Impact

Projects & Initiatives

Real work. Real impact. These are the projects we've built from the ground up to serve our community.

Dodoma, Tanzania

What's Happening
in Dodoma

Upcoming events, opportunities, and things worth knowing about in the capital. Curated for youth who want to stay connected and engaged locally.

What's on

Upcoming Events in Dodoma

2025 / 2026
Open now

Opportunities for Youth in Dodoma

The Capital

Dodoma — More Than a Capital

Dodoma is Tanzania's political capital and one of its fastest-growing cities. For young people, it is a place of unusual possibility — close to power, close to institutions, close to the conversations that shape the country.

Home to the University of Dodoma (UDOM), the National Assembly, and a rapidly expanding civil society ecosystem, the city offers opportunities that few Tanzanian cities can match — if you know where to look.

UDOM-YOUTH is based here deliberately. We believe youth in the capital have a unique responsibility — and a unique platform — to think loudly about what Tanzania is becoming.

BUNGE UDOM UDOM-YOUTH N E S W N
3M+Regional Population
40k+UDOM Students

Know something happening in Dodoma?

We curate this page for the community. If you have an event or opportunity to share, send it our way.

Membership

Join UDOM-
YOUTH

This is not an application — it is an invitation. If you believe in honest conversations and real service, this community is already yours. You just need to step in.

✉ Email Us
Why join

What membership gives you

🗣️

Real Conversations

Be part of discussions that go beyond surface level — youth perspectives on what actually matters.

📖

Kimbweta Storytelling

Participate in and shape one of the most powerful storytelling formats in our community.

🎙️

Voice & Confidence

Practice expressing yourself with real community feedback. Speaking, writing, creating.

🌍

Youth Network

Connect with young thinkers and creators who are building something real — not just posting about it.

🏅

Rotaract Alignment

Access Rotaract-aligned leadership frameworks in a modern, youth-led environment.

✨

Content & Events

Get involved in content creation, outreach activities, and community events with real impact.

Is this for me?

This is for you if…

  • You enjoy expressing ideas, stories, or opinions
  • You are curious about youth leadership and community impact
  • You want to improve your communication and confidence
  • You are part of or interested in Rotaract
  • You want something meaningful, not just social media noise
  • You have a story worth telling — even if you haven't yet
The pathway

How membership works

1Step One

Express Interest

Fill the form or email us. Takes 3 minutes.

2Step Two

Get Connected

Team reaches out within 48 hours to welcome you.

3Step Three

Orientation

Brief intro to structure, content, and participation.

4Step Four

Participate

Join conversations, content, and activities from day one.

Social proof

Why others joined

I joined to express myself and found a voice I didn't know I had. Kimbweta changed how I think about my own story.

— Member, UDOM-YOUTH

This is more than a group. It is a space for real conversations — the kind that actually move you somewhere different.

— Member, UDOM-YOUTH

UDOM-YOUTH doesn't ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to be present. That made everything possible for me.

— Member, UDOM-YOUTH
Start here

Start your membership

Our membership team reads every submission. You are not entering a database — you are starting a conversation.

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You're in the pipeline.

Your membership interest has been received. Our team will reach out within 48 hours via email or phone. Welcome to the beginning of something real.

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Let's build conversations that matter.

Whether you want to collaborate, contribute a story, partner with us, or simply learn more — we want to hear from you.

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Collaborate with us

Are you an organisation, media house, or individual who wants to co-create content, host a conversation, or partner on an event? We are always open to collaborations that honour honest storytelling.

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We'll get back to you within 48 hours. Thank you for reaching out to UDOM-YOUTH.

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