Our vision is economically sustainable and vibrant communities
in rural Tanzania.
We believe in the power of education to help end poverty. We work to equip youth, focusing on girls to drive systemic change, and create a positive multiplier effect throughout their rural communities.
We are community-led and partner with remote and rural communities where children are forced to drop out or leave school without vital basic skills.
Our infrastructure projects are designed with innovative green technology, sharing sustainability values and low carbon solutions with our local partners.
We are committed to the UN Sustainable Goals Agenda
Earth 51 conducted a thorough analysis of Lyra’s operations, to ensure sustainability is integrated into the core of the organisation. We’re pleased to say that LYRA was awarded GOLD status for delivering at least 15 out of the 17 UN SDG goals. You can read the full report here.
GIRLS' EDUCATION
We invest in girls' education. Because every girl deserves to be in school. And educated girls create prosperous communities, through smaller, better educated families.
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COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
We build community enterprise through finance, business training, and livestock. So that families have enough income to feed and educate their children.
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GREEN CONSTRUCTION
There is a need for girls hostels in rural schools. Girls often walk very long distances, or rent a room near the school, and are especially vulnerable to sexual harassment. The central tenet of our model is to build eco-friendly, innovative low-carbon hostels for girls in government ward secondary schools.
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IMARIKA KIJANA - STRONG YOUTH
Lyra’s innovative program empowering rural youth and harnessing the energy and talents of marginalised groups to create sustainable livelihoods
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