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who we are

What About YEPAO

Youth Empowerment & Psychotherapy Aid Organization

Youth Empowerment & Psychotherapy Aid Organization (YEPAO) is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization that was established in May 2019 and registered under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children.Its registration No. is ooNGO/R/00010176.

YEPAO is designed to provide Psychological and mental health services in Tanzania especially on, drug and alcohol addiction treatment and support services, Psychosocial support to individuals without/with disabilities and their families, drugs abuse prevention in schools and the community as whole.

  • Our Vision

    YEPAO will envisage a community which is well informed and empowered economically, socially and psychologically.

  • Our Mission

    YEPAO will enhance community development through capacity building, provision of psychological aid especially to youth to enhance the wellbeing of people within the community.

our Services

What We Do

At YEPAO, we dedicate ourselves to fostering mental wellness and empowerment within Tanzania's communities. 

Mental Health Awareness

Empowering Minds, Erasing Stigma: Promoting Mental Health Awareness.

Psychosocial Support

Together Stronger, Together Healed: Nurturing Mental Wellness Through Support.

Guidance & Counseling

Guiding Paths, Healing Hearts: Tailored Counseling for Personal Growth.

Drugs & Alcohol Treatment

Breaking Chains, Embracing Recovery: Holistic Healing from Addiction.

Drugs & Alcohol Abuse Awareness

Awareness Ignites Change: Educating for a Substance-Free Future.

Rehabilitation Facilities

Rebuilding Lives, Embracing Renewal: Safe Havens for Recovery Journeys.

OUR Team

Our Hardworking Team

A Tapestry of Compassionate Hearts and Expert Minds, Weaving Wellness Into Every Life.

Edward Mwendamseke

Executive Director

Elineema Kimaro

Addictive Behavior Counselor & Youth Worker

Malick Shekimweri

Counselor & Psychologist

Rehema Myamba

Sociologist

George Kabulika

Sociologist