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Data: 02/02/2015
Description of the project
The project aims at improving Maasai pastoralist women knowledge and skills in three district of the Arusha Region through an integrated strategy which combines the training of selected women with traditional groups’ support, the improvement of social services and development of local economy.
General objective: Contribute to reduce poverty and improved livelihoods of vulnerable rural Maasai communities in Arusha Region.
Specific objective: Promote the social and economic inclusion of Maasai women groups in pastoralist communities of Arusha, Monduli and Longido Districts.
Main activities:
1) Selection of 5,000 beneficiaries (women) using socio-economic criteria.
2) Development of educational programs (Marketplace Literacy).
3) Women trainings (technical trainings and English classes).
4) Exchange visits Tanzania/India.
5) Establishment of Member-based organizations for small entrepreneurships.
6) Creation of Community Social Funds.
7) Microcredit promotion for up-scaling productive opportunities.
8) Establishment of information points at Ward level to provide information and consulting services to the population.
9) Strengthening of 25 Traditional Women Groups.
10) Awareness campaigns on civil and social rights.
11) Organization of roundtables involving local authorities and key stakeholders.
Applicant: Oikos East Africa
Co-applicants: TRIAS, Maasai Pastoralist Foundation, Marketplace Literacy Trust,
Affiliated entity: Istituto Oikos
Starting date: 1° April 2014
Duration: 4 years
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