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Tanzania

● Singida & Dodoma, Tanzania
● Professional training
● Basic education
● Young people aged 16-30

This project is similar to the SKY project in Ethiopia which had to be interrupted due to the deadly conflicts in the region.

This time, in Tanzania, in a region without major turbulence, it is a question of training young people (60% of girls/women) by schooling them and giving them vocational training, with the key being a diploma recognized by the state. . Teachers are paid on the basis of success. The young people trained are encouraged to become entrepreneurs and encouraged to train other young people in turn, according to the same principle of remuneration.

Awakening the entrepreneurial spirit

The purpose of this system is to cause a snowball effect which must eventually become self-supporting. A good basis for the development of young people, especially girls/women, which should not only benefit them and their families, but also the whole community and region.

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Testimonial

Esther Kamanija

Farmer

Esther Kamanija began her training in 2022. She wants to have a large, successful farm. Many people in her community practice traditional farming, but Esther would prefer to engage in modern agriculture.

© photos: Yusuf Msafiri

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The reality of our lives is deeply rooted in our agricultural heritage, particularly my father’s role as a farmer. This has been a source of inspiration for me, fueling my desire to specialize in market gardening. I firmly believe that this path will not only be rewarding but will also create opportunities for other young people.

Esther

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Sophia Maulidi

Baker

Nobody makes better Samosas than 16-year-old Sophia, says the village. Since completing her bakery course, more people are coming to her mother’s restaurant, which Sophia now runs herself thanks to her new skills.

© Helvetas / Simon Opladen

Latest news about the project

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2025-09-30

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A fruitful collaboration with local artisans for practical training

The ten-year project is progressing well, on the same basis as 2024. Young women,…

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2024-08-14

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Targets for the first half of 2023 achieved

During the 1st half of 2023, most of the activities set out in the project work plan were…

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2024-01-30

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Better identify the obstacles to women’s participation

Finally, in 2023, 50% of the participants were girls/women, compared with the 60% expected…

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