Empowering Youth and Women Through Innovation, Technology and Sustainable Development
“Creating opportunities today for a stronger, more inclusive tomorrow.”

Enhancement of Youth and Women Empowerment in Development (EYWED) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering youth, women, and vulnerable communities through education, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership development, financial inclusion, and climate-smart initiatives.
Founded on the belief that empowered people build stronger communities, EYWED works with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector to create sustainable opportunities that improve livelihoods and promote inclusive development.
Our programmes focus on equipping individuals with practical knowledge, digital skills, leadership abilities, and entrepreneurial capacity to participate meaningfully in the modern economy.
Meet the Team
Meet our team of dedicated professionals.

PATRICK PHIRI
Founder & Executive Director

WILLIAM KALUA
Finance and Administration Officer

NOFITA MNJEZA
Programs Officer

Jonathan Doe
Assitant Administration Officer

LINDA NKHONJERA
Livelihoods & Community Engagement Officer

MARIA RITTER
International Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

GIBSON NTHALA
ICT & Digital Innovation Officer

HOPE KALONGA
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer