This is Bahari Youth

Good people.
A shared horizon.

We come from different walks of life. What brings us together is a belief that friendship, leadership and service can change the communities we call home.

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A place to belong.
A reason to
show up.

Bahari Youth is a Rotaract club in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our public story includes collaboration with fellow Rotary and Rotaract clubs, community health awareness and fellowship.

Rotaract connects people aged 18 and over who want to exchange ideas, develop leadership skills and serve their communities. Local clubs shape their own projects and activities.

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Service with purposeSmall actions. Meaningful change.

Friendships that stayFind a place to belong.

Space to growDiscover what you can become.

Learn. Connect. Contribute.

Bring who you are.
Discover who you can be.

How the club works

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Purpose in action

Show up for good.

Bring your energy to the things that matter. Connect with others who care about healthier, stronger communities.

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Friendship, naturally

Find your people.

A good conversation can be the start of something bigger. Meet people, exchange ideas and feel part of a community.

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Room to become

Grow into more.

Learn by doing, share what you know and discover what you can lead. Your next chapter starts with a little courage.

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A local club. A wider world.

Rooted here.
Connected everywhere.

Dar es Salaam is our starting point. Across the wider Rotary family, local clubs create opportunities to exchange ideas, meet different perspectives and work together through service.

Rotaract clubs organise their own activities and manage their own funds. Members learn by taking responsibility together, supported by relationships with Rotary and other community partners.

How Rotaract works Discover our shared impact

A few chapters in our story

Connections that
lead to action.

Two publicly documented moments of collaboration. A starting point for the club's growing archive.

2023

A conversation across clubs.

An October fellowship announcement connected Bahari Youth, Dar City and Young Professionals around a session on polio. A reminder that learning and fellowship can bring different clubs into one conversation.

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2025

Showing up for community health.

Bahari Youth participated in the World Polio Day awareness campaign at Mwananyamala Hospital. Led by the Rotary Club of Mikocheni, the joint effort reached 184 mothers across the participating organisations.

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Belonging is built together

Different stories.
Room for yours.

Rotary places belonging, respect and access at the heart of participation. Different experiences and perspectives help a community see more clearly and make better decisions.

New to the club? Tell us what would help you feel comfortable joining a gathering. You can ask about the venue, the format and any access needs before you decide to come along.

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The spirit of Bahari