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Empowering Women in Mwanza Tanzania (EmpowerHer Mwanza)

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The experience

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of women and contributing to their empowerment? Join our transformative Women Empowerment Project in the vibrant city of Mwanza, Tanzania. This initiative is dedicated to promoting the holistic development of women in the local community, focusing on several key areas of their well-being.

Key Areas of Focus:
- Economic Empowerment
- Education and Skill Development
- Health

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: We kindly ask volunteers to contribute a small fee to help cover their accommodation expenses. This contribution will help maintain a comfortable living space, provide essential amenities and meals, and cover utility costs such as water and electricity. Thank you for your support!

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join us on this rewarding journey of empowerment and help positively transform the lives of women in Mwanza, Tanzania. Your commitment can be a catalyst for change. Apply now to be part of this impactful initiative!

Please note that volunteers are expected to contribute to accommodation costs upon arrival. This fee can be paid weekly or monthly, depending on the arrangement made. Additionally, volunteers are responsible for their personal expenses, which include toiletries, laundry services, and other incidental costs during their stay with host families.

Activities & Shift

1. Skills Training Workshops-: Conduct workshops to provide practical skills such as tailoring, craft-making, and other income-generating activities.

2. Educational Sessions-: Organize educational sessions on topics such as financial literacy, health and hygiene, and women's rights.

3. Health and Wellness Workshops-: Offer workshops that focus on physical and mental well-being, including education on reproductive health.

4. Networking Opportunities-: Facilitate networking sessions for women to build connections, share experiences, and explore collaborative ventures.

5. Microfinance Initiatives-: Introduce microfinance initiatives to offer financial support for women entrepreneurs and small businesses.

6. Advocacy Campaigns-: Run advocacy campaigns to promote gender equality, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for women's rights.



Rules

An act that is intended to be honest and well-meaning, when not carefully considered, can sometimes cause more harm than good. Therefore, we ask our volunteers to adhere to a few simple guidelines.

Please do NOT give money or pay villagers for tasks they have not completed or for minor things that typically wouldn’t warrant payment (e.g., tasks they would have done regardless).

Unfortunately, as a foreigner, particularly a white person in African countries, you may experience a certain form of discrimination due to your background as someone from a developed nation. Villagers might try to take advantage of this and may ask you for money for trivial things. It is important not to give them money, as this will only reinforce their perception that a mzungu (the Swahili term for a white person or foreigner) means an opportunity to ask for more financial help.