who we are

A centre where young people find security, stability, and opportunities to grow and share skills.

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Thriving in adversity

Arusha is home to thousands of young people. Many families have moved from rural areas to the city in search of better livelihoods, yet life here remains challenging. Only a few can provide quality education and stable support for their children’s future. As they grow older, supporting them becomes increasingly difficult, and many young people find themselves on their own.

Rapid population growth and ongoing economic instability have created fierce competition and limited opportunities. The transition from childhood to adulthood is therefore a critical and often difficult stage: one that can determine whether a young person builds a secure, hopeful future or faces the risks of unemployment, addiction, or crime.

Together for a brighter future

Jithubutu Center was created for this defining stage in a young person’s life. As the only center in Arusha dedicated specifically to supporting youth on their journey to independence, we focus on listening, empowering, and guiding them as they build their futures with confidence and determination.

OUR MISSION

To guide our members through their professional and personal journeys, equipping them with the confidence and resources to actively shape their own development.

OUR VISION

A generation of young individuals who embrace optimism for their future and actively contribute to their own well-being and the progress of their communities.

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Our Structure

Jithubutu Social and Cultural Centre is an independent project officially registered under a Tanzanian NGO called Samaritan Initiative Organization (SIO)

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SAMARITAN INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION (SIO)

NGO registered in Tanzania 00NGO/R/1247 that strives to empower communities to improve their livelihoods, health and nutrition, sanitation, water hygiene and environmental conservation; promotes access and quality education for children, youth employment.

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HATUA

Hatua is a foundation that helps by
providing talent to various projects.

Hatua Foundation supports our
Jithubutu project by:
– providing us with volunteers
– giving us visibility and dissemination
– transferring donations to us

OUR IMPACT

Over 20 members
Over 1 visits per day
Over 1 members securing employement

Read our Annual Reports to learn about the progression of our unique centre and its impact on the community:

 

– Annual Report 2025

– Annual Report 2024

Our TEAM

Cris

Cristina
Mazo Ber

Jithubutu Project Director and Founder &
Head of Partnership Engagement at Samaritan Initiative Organization

Gasper

Gasper
Firimin

Project Development Coordinator &
Head of Programs of Samaritan Initiative Organization

Goodness

Goodness
Georfray

Collaborator &
Executive Director of Samaritan Initiative Organization

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Leslie
Zerbib

Ambassador &
Collaborator

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Vicente Gomanez &
Ana Rivas

Project Support &
Ambassadors

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Seven
Performer

Social Media Manager &
Dance and Music Coordinator

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Sara
Fernandez Cadenas

Project Coordinator

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Molly
MARTIN MOLLEL

Artcraft workshops conductor,
Social Media Assistant &
Music Teacher

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Honest
Edward Temu

Coordinator Assistant

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Brayson
Ally Adamu

Spanish and English Teacher &
Tutor

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Aida
Escursell

Spanish Instructor &
Collaborator

Our Dance Instructors

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Dee

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Afro crush

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Afro Pilo

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Ibra

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Chris

Our Support Members

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ARON
AMINIEL ELIMO

Local Volunteer

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PHINEAS
PHILBERT MHINDI

Local Volunteer

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MCDONALD
OWUOR OBHIAMBO

Local Volunteer

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Abdalah
Hamad

Swahilli Instructor

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