Women Economic Empowerment Development Organization

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TANZANIA Social work Education Social work Education Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Women Economic Empowerment Development Organization (WEEDO) is a community-based organization registered under the Department of Social Welfare. It advocates for girls’ rights by reducing financial inequality through skills development programmes that empower approximately 30 girls each year. The primary beneficiaries of the project are girls and young women who have limited access to formal education and come from highly underprivilege backgrounds. Their activities include: Skills Development Sewing, handcraft, and fashion design Computer literacy, communication and digital marketing Financial literacy, business development, and entrepreneurship English language and public speaking Social Education Sexual and reproductive health education Menstrual Hygiene Management Life Skills Personal Hygiene Management Gardening and nutrition Sports and games

💼 What the programme involves

Teach sewing, handicraft, and fashion design Teach computer literacy, communication and digital marketing Teach financial literacy, business development, and entrepreneurship Teach English language and public speaking Support content creation for social media, blog story etc. Teach social education i.e. sexual and reproductive health, menstrual hygiene management, personal hygiene management, life skills, gardening, and sports and games.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers stay with carefully selected host families within the local community, providing an authentic cultural experience in a safe and welcoming environment. Host families are located approximately 3–7 km from the project site. Volunteers can enjoy walking around the neighbourhood in the evenings and use public transportation to commute to the project each morning.

📍 About the location

WEEDO is located in Kigamboni, a coastal district of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Situated on the southern side of the city, Kigamboni is connected to the city center by both the bridge and a ferry across the Indian Ocean, offering convenient access and scenic coastal views.

⚠️ Requirements

At least 21 years old. Applicants below 21 may be considered if they have relevant professional qualifications or experience Demonstrated interest in girls’ empowerment and skills development Good spoken and written English communication skills Willing to contribute up to 85% of the project’s workload Relevant professional experience or skills in vocational training or skills with development programmes Professional experience or a strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and content creation

ℹ️ Additional information

Approximate participation fees: 300.00 EUR per month. Approximate participation fees, per month. These amounts may change and must be confirmed with our team before registration.

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📅 Available sessions

No session scheduled

No dates are open for this project right now. Get in touch to hear about the next ones.

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

300.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Fun City Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

TANZANIA

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS / Sh)

Exchange rate

1 TZS = 0.000339 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

East Africa Time

Local time: 21:44 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English