The Women’s Empowerment Program in Zanzibar is primarily aimed at working hand in hand with a group of local women to foster new growth and future opportunities. At Cooperating Volunteers, we firmly believe that one of the most potent tools for community development is the empowerment of women.
Employment opportunities in Zanzibar are often limited, particularly for women. Therefore, this program focuses on creating a safe space for meetings and the exchange of ideas, with the goal of shaping economic opportunities for this group of local women. Our priority is to assist these women in establishing an independent source of income by providing them with foundational knowledge in economics, finance, English… so that they may eventually thrive autonomously, relying solely on their own abilities.
Through the exchange of financial, economic, and various ideas, you will directly contribute to the establishment of a group of empowered and creative women, already named “TUPENDANE” (love for each other). As this is a recent program, you will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the entire process from its beginning.
The activities you will carry out in this program, in collaboration with the group of women, will include:
- Conducting daily meetings with the group of women to exchange market ideas, explore possibilities for creation, and search for opportunities and alternatives.
- Assisting the women in budgeting and purchasing materials necessary for creating various items.
- Helping in the production of items that they will sell in the future, where creativity plays a significant role.
- Contributing to the creation of a “memory book” that documents all the items developed from the meetings, including relevant information.
- Providing English classes several times a week to the women in the group. Learning English is crucial for them to advance socially and economically in the future.
Note: this program does not have rigid schedules. They will vary depending on the time of your trip and the needs inherent to the moment of the same. It is a flexible program, and requires creativity, proactivity, and a lot of enthusiasm.
