In recent years, seaweed, also known as Mwani in Swahili, has experienced a significant surge in popularity on Mafia Island, particularly in Chole Village, where there are now 113 seaweed farmers. Despite the potential of seaweed cultivation to support the livelihoods of thousands of coastal communities, it is worth noting that seaweed is the 3rd highest export commodity in Zanzibar. However, women seaweed farmers in particular face numerous challenges that not only impede their potential but also exacerbate their vulnerability to poverty. I am honored to be part of ActionAid Tanzania as we embark on a journey to unlock the potential of women seaweed farmers by addressing the challenges they encounter. Grounded in our impactful programming approach that addresses the structural root causes of issues, I firmly believe that through close collaboration with women farmers, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), government entities, and donors, we can develop sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by women seaweed smallholder farmers and facilitate their economic empowerment. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these women and their communities.
Actionaid Tanzania
Non-profit Organization Management
We are the development agency that is committed to social justice, gender equality and eradication of poverty.
About us
ActionAid Tanzania (AATZ) is an affiliate member of ActionAid International Federation which is a global justice organization working to achieve social justice, gender equality and eradication of poverty. We started development interventions in Tanzania in 1998 as a cross-border initiative by ActionAid Kenya and later transformed into a full-fl edged Country Program in 2000. Actionaid Tanzania is registered under Non-Governmental organizations Act, 2002 with registration no. 00NGO/R2/00031 and is under the governance of the National Board and the General Assembly.
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https://tanzania.actionaid.org/
External link for Actionaid Tanzania
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dar Es Salaam
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
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Primary
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No. 379, Mikocheni B Area, Makuyuni Street, Plot no.79,
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Employees at Actionaid Tanzania
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OPPORTUNITY! We are looking for a qualified, experienced, and self-motivated young person to fill in the following position: 📍Climate Justice & Disaster Preparedness Inspirator. Find out more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/AATZ_Jobs The deadline for application is 24 Jan 2024.
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"Climate Changing is is geopolitics, that's why it has become a challenge to implement some of such agreements; Because some countries have been looking at whether there are economic effects in the implementation of those agreements..." - Dr. R. Muyungi told the participants during the Climate Change Symposium as part of the Corp28 prep at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Dar Es Sala am.
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Third Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors on the SADC RISDP 2020-2030 - LIVE at https://bit.ly/48cDY4i
2023 SADC RISDP NSA Dialogue
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“Convening this #risdpdialogue is not a privilege for Non-State Actors in #sadc, but a legitimate process as it contributes to regional development,” Manasa Dzirikure.
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Hon. Princess Kasune from #Zambia said the #risdpdialogue is critical as it allows countries to share experiences in accelerating #sadc development through #socialaccountability and use of public resources
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The #SadcRISDP is a regional roadmap that prioritizes the integration issues of infrastructure development, industrial development and market integration, social and human capital development and other crosscutting issues, including environment and climate change
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The #risdpdialogue seeks to assess the progress of #sadc in implementing its 10-year strategy, the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-30.
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