Livelihood & Empowerment: Investing in Mothers, Securing Futures

In Tanzania, women are the heartbeat of the home, yet they remain the most economically marginalized. When a mother lacks the means to earn a stable income, the consequences fall directly on her children: school fees go unpaid, nutrition suffers, and the cycle of poverty tightens its grip on the next generation. At CODEWA, we know that women are not passive recipients of aid; they are entrepreneurs, leaders, and the most reliable drivers of community transformation.

Nos Women’s Economic Empowerment Program focuses on shifting the narrative from survival to stability. We provide practical entrepreneurship training—covering financial literacy, marketing, and business planning—to turn raw talent into profitable enterprises. However, we know that skills alone aren’t enough. Your contributions provide the critical “Seed Capital” and essential tools women need to launch their businesses immediately.

Beyond individual support, we establish Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), creating a community safety net where women can save, lend, and grow together. Coupled with long-term mentorship, these initiatives ensure that growth is not temporary but sustainable. When you invest in a woman’s livelihood, you are doing more than starting a business; you are ensuring children stay in school, healthcare becomes affordable, and a stable home is built. When a woman rises, she takes her entire family with her. Join us in empowering the pillars of Tanzania’s communities to build a future of dignity and independence.

Every Investment Creates a Ripple Effect (Impact List)

• €50 = The Business Kickstart: Provides a woman with basic financial literacy training and the initial bookkeeping tools to manage her small enterprise.

• €200 = Seed Capital Grant: Supplies the “start-up” funds or essential equipment (like a sewing machine or catering tools) needed to turn a skill into a source of income.

• €500 = VSLA Empowerment: Funds the formation and training of a new Savings and Loan group, providing 5+ women with a permanent system for financial stability.

• €300 = The Entrepreneur’s Path: Provides a woman with a full year of personalized business coaching, seed capital, and advanced market-linkage support.