New project aims to eradicate poverty in rural Tanzania
The Executive Director of the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme, Ms. Lilian Liundi, speaks during the official launch of the Training of Trainers (ToT) programme in Dar es Salaam on February 4, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY
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- Over the next three years, the project will also focus on creating sustainable solutions for persistent issues affecting rural women.
Dar es Salaam. The Irish Embassy in Tanzania, in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation, has launched the Tuinuke Pamoja project.
This initiative aims to eradicate poverty, increase financial inclusion, and enhance leadership skills throughout the country.
Over the next three years, the project will also focus on creating sustainable solutions for persistent issues affecting rural women.
To achieve this, more than ten individuals will be recruited as trainers to raise awareness and provide community education in Dodoma.
At the official launch of the Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, the executive director of the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP), Ms Lilian Liundi, emphasised the project’s commitment to educating communities in Chemba, Kondoa Town Council, and Kondoa District Council about critical issues such as harmful traditional practices, gender-based violence, and the need for equal opportunities for all.
“As the implementer of Tuinuke Pamoja, we have chosen dedicated men and women to engage with communities on gender issues and advocate for inclusive development,” said Ms Liundi.
She urged participants to deepen their understanding of gender concepts and the principles of women’s liberation, highlighting the importance of analysing gender issues through participatory action research (PAR) and effective record-keeping to enhance implementation at the community level.
One participant, Mr Yusuph Kidanke from Kondoa, praised the initiative, stating that it would help address gender disparities and promote shared responsibilities within households.
“In Kondoa, many men are unaware of gender equality, leaving women to cultivate farms alone while they only participate in harvesting. This training will raise awareness and ultimately increase food production through a fairer division of labour,” he noted.
The Tuinuke Pamoja Project Manager at the Aga Khan Foundation, Mr Nestory Mhando encouraged participants to see the program as an opportunity to tackle local challenges.
“Large organisations often disburse funds to institutions, but through this project, we are working directly with communities to foster economic empowerment and address pressing social issues,” said Mr Mhando.
The initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on rural communities by promoting financial independence, gender equality, and sustainable development.
