💼 What the programme involves
Project description: Empowering girls and women is powerful. Today, we know it is the key to economic
growth, political stability, and social transformation. In recognizing this fact, the YWCA of Tanzania is running a
project that contributes to disadvantaged women and girls to gain economic independence through vocational
trainings, micro finance and entrepreneurship. This project reflects the sense that, women plays a key role in
family and community development, so once empowered and given opportunities they can effect significant
change in development.
Project activities: The project is implementing a number of activities including tailoring, designing, tie dye,
cooking classes, Small scale food processing and micro finance. Volunteers will have an opportunity to
participate in all those activities. Depending on the interest and skills of the volunteers; the women might need
training on basic computer application, basic business management skills, cooking and home management,
health and sanitation. Workshops of various women development issues in the community and globally will be
part of the project.
🏠 Accommodation on site
To be provided for free at the host family and at the project. Food will not be available outside designated project location. -
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at the local host family in the community. Staying with a
host family is a great way to learn and understanding the culture. The host family will be able to introduce volunteers to the nuances of life and the food and culture. Volunteers are expected to be part of the family and
not guest!
📍 About the location
Location of the Project: The Project will be hosted in YWCA building in Bungoni Ilala, Dar es Salaam. It is a
community in the city of Dar es Salaam. Volunteers will be working here but living in the outside of the city. The
place is close to the city and easy to access by public transport.
Free time activities: Weekends will be free for volunteers to spend time with their host families. However there
is also a possibilities to visit places like Zanzibar and Bagamoyo historical towns, Wildlife safari), cultural and
eco-tourism activities (We can provide some tips and price quotes if needed). - Arrival and Terminal
Volunteers will be picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) on or before the date provided by the
volunteer. Arrival information should be provided at least seven days before the project start. Arrival/Starting
date of the project is Last Thursdays of each Month. Last day should be Saturday of the last week. If you wish to
arrive earlier or stay longer due to the flight arrangements you should inform us in advance and each extra day
will attract a little cost of €20 (Euro) to cover the cost of accommodation and meals. Maximum two days.