Tusole Theatre and Youth Friendly Association (TTYFA) is a Zambian Civil Society Organization dedicated to facilitating inclusive community transformation through Social and Behavior Change Communication, advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships. It originated in 2004 as a youth drama club in Livingstone and formally registered in 2018. Since then, TTYFA has evolved into a nationally recognized platform for arts-based Health and civic engagement for gender justice, education, and economic empowerment extending its reach and operation to Kazungula, Kalomo, Choma, Monze, Mazabuka, Kitwe, Chipata, Mwandi and Sesheke Districts, with ambitions of national coverage. TTYFA’s mission is rooted in strengthening community systems that address social, economic, and developmental challenges through community-led, rights-based, and participatory approaches. By merging grassroots mobilization with innovative performance tools such as participatory theatre and storytelling, the organization informs, influences, and inspires communities to co-create solutions.
Our Vision
Resilient and inclusive communities where individuals are empowered to achieve holistic well-being and make informed decisions that shape their future.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and communities by fostering social, economic, and mental well-being through inclusive information dissemination, capacity building, and enhanced access to essential services and opportunities.
Strategic Goal
To strengthen community resilience and inclusivity by leveraging participatory theatre, adolescent and youth-driven advocacy, as well as rights-based approaches to advance social justice, gender equality, health, and climate resilience while expanding national and regional influence through partnerships, innovation, and sustainable capacity development.
Ensuring young people actively participate in decision-making and leadership.
Embracing diversity and promoting equality regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or belief.
Delivering high-quality, innovative, and impactful programs.
Upholding transparency, accountability, and integrity in all organizational practices.
Respecting community values and tailoring approaches to local contexts.
maintaining neutrality while focusing on justice, rights, and development.
Advancing fairness and protection of rights for all, especially marginalized groups.
Ensuring persons with disabilities, women, and vulnerable groups are fully represented and engaged.
Building strong alliances with communities, government, civil society, and private sector.
Promoting environmentally responsible practices and long-term resilience.
Strengthening skills, leadership, and community systems for self-reliance.
Using arts, theatre, and new approaches to inspire dialogue and transformation.
Working with empathy, dignity, and shared humanity for collective change.
Grounding programs in research, data, and continuous improvement.
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