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Empowering Rural Women: A Tanzanian Perspective at the Feminist Agroecology SchoolTanzanian Women Make Their Mark on the Global Stage

A group of inspiring women from the SADC Rural Women’s Assembly Tanzania Chapter recently embarked on a transformative journey to South Africa to participate in a 14-day Feminist Agroecology School. This international gathering brought together women from 10 countries to share knowledge, skills, and experiences in sustainable agriculture and social justice. Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: The Tanzanian delegation made significant contributions to the school by sharing their expertise in traditional farming practices. They highlighted the effective use of animal manure as a natural fertilizer, demonstrating its positive impact on soil health and crop yields. Additionally, they captivated their peers with a unique cultural experience, teaching them how to prepare delicious Tanzanian spiced tea using aromatic spices sourced from the enchanting island of Zanzibar. A Global Exchange for a Sustainable Future: By participating in this transformative experience, the Tanzanian women gained valuable insights into global agricultural challenges and innovative solutions. They forged strong connections with women from diverse backgrounds, fostering international collaboration and solidarity. This international exchange not only empowered the Tanzanian women but also showcased the rich cultural heritage and agricultural knowledge of their country. As they return home, they are poised to inspire and empower other rural women, driving positive change in their communities and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Esther’s Dream: Sewing Machine

Speaking of Transformation: Meet Esther, a remarkable young woman whose life has been transformed by the Msichana Wangu Project at TUPO. Once a caregiver, Esther now shines as a skilled master tailor. With the support of our project, she has honed her sewing abilities and even created her own engagement gown, a beautiful testament to her hard work and dedication. Esther’s journey is a powerful example of the impact that empowerment can have on young girls. At TUPO, we are committed to providing opportunities for girls like Esther to reach their full potential.

Education: Distribution of 100 text books to one of the local government school.

Recently TUPO foundation managed to donate total number of 100 textbooks to a local government school in Nduruma as one way of supporting government on education. In Arusha we have 1 regional library that is based in town, not easily accessible to accommodate the demand to all schools and Arusha community. Our aim with this approach of provision of textbooks it’s at least to encourage local government school to start establishing their own school library that could allow students to benefit on having reliable resources to support their academics.

Our women in Crafts work

Indegemyai women group ,has total number of 10 women in crafts work. Basically their group has people coming from different tribes mostly dominated by masai women,Meru and few Nyiramba. This time round we visited them and saw their amazing work of making small bracelets,earrings and chain from beeds (Shanga). Their group chair person told our program leader that with provision of materials that have given them chance to make products,will strengthen their relationship and their looking forward to add more efforts to work as a team to attain their goals. “As indegemyai women group we are looking forward to extend and use our skills so as to improve our lives, we will be able to produce products that we will sell them and buy food for our children “ As TUPO foundation this is one among our great achievement as a key starting point for women empowerment, we are looking forward to empower them on finding good market of their products, taking them for entrepreneurship skills programs for learning.

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