The Role of National Youth Development Initiatives on Prevention of Drug Abuse – A Case Study of Ilala
Patrick Boniface Mayala
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kassim Rashid Kiliza
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Lucas Antony Kisasa
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
ABSTRACT:
The study assessed the role of youth development initiatives in Tanzania on prevention of drug abuse. A Case of Ilala Municipality. The objectives were to examine the contribution of youth participation on prevention of drug abuse in Ilala Municipality and to identify the challenges facing national youth development initiatives on prevention of drug abuse in Ilala Municipality. The study adopted descriptive research design. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The sample size was 172 respondents obtained from a target population of 337 respondents using a Slovenes formula and analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 27 and thematic analysis. The findings from the study indicated that that active youth participation fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among young people, encouraging them to engage in healthier behaviors and support their peers in avoiding substance use. When youth are involved in crafting prevention strategies that resonate with their experiences, these initiatives become more relevant and impactful. The findings concluded that many respondents feel that existing government support for youth programs is insufficient, which limits the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at addressing drug abuse. The relatively low mean value reflects concerns about the lack of comprehensive resources allocated to youth empowerment and prevention strategies. Finally, the study recommended in implement and expand job training and skills development initiatives targeted at youth and encourage collaboration between local organizations, schools, and families to create a supportive environment for youth.
Published in: International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics (Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 128-134
Date of Publication: 28/11/2024
Publisher: IJRAMT
Cite as: Patrick Boniface Mayala, Kassim Rashid Kiliza, Lucas Antony Kisasa, “The Role of National Youth Development Initiatives on Prevention of Drug Abuse – A Case Study of Ilala,” in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 128-134, November 2024.