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Data: 13/03/2015
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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