An organization works to provide microfinance services to the poor in Tanzania

Our History

 Established in 1996, Youth Self Employment Foundation (YOSEFO) is a Non-Govermental Organization (NGO) based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The founders of YOSEFO are professionals in microfinance, business management and employment issues and work in the private and public sector.

Our Mission                                                         To support self employment creation for youth and women through provision of financial services and facilitating access to training in business and technical support

Our Customers                                                   Are enterprising youth, women and men who have already started a business. Our clients include rural and urban poor Tanzanians. Over 70% of our clients are women.

Our Vision                                                                        Is to be a leading microfinance institution in Tanzania serving urban and rural entrepreneurs, while operating on the commercial principles of customer protection, performance and sustainability.