Youth Voices on the Impact of Floods in Kilosa District

“We want to rebuild our lives, but we need safe land and a place where we can start again.”
Climate change is increasingly affecting livelihoods, health and wellbeing, yet the everyday experiences of affected communities often remain unheard. On 27 December 2025, severe flooding affected Tindiga Village in Kilosa District. Recently, ENHANCE staff held an informal community dialogue with young people in Tindiga to listen to their experiences and understand how the floods have affected their livelihoods, health, mental wellbeing and aspirations.

Livelihoods and wellbeing under pressure
For farming communities, the floods destroyed crops, poultry, farming tools and other sources of income. Damaged roads also disrupted access to markets, while displacement has taken many families further from their farms and income opportunities.
The impact goes beyond livelihoods. Young people spoke about concerns around food security, access to healthcare, sanitation and disease, as well as stress, uncertainty, loss of confidence and the pressure of being unable to support their families.

Young people want to rebuild
Young people are not only affected by the floods—they are also central to recovery and building resilience. They called for safer settlements and farmland, livelihood opportunities, skills development and greater participation in decisions affecting their communities and future.