ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROBLEM
Access to small business support is minimal for Tanzanian women, making it difficult for them to earn their own income and achieve greater levels of independence and empowerment. Without the means to earn money, women are dependent on others and less likely to be able to make choices for themselves. When women contribute to their household's income, they are often more respected by their male peers and research has shown that women are likely to spend their money on their children's education.
HOW WE HELP
The Dare Women's Foundation provides support including training and community-building that help women develop innovative skills and creative answers to common problems. Dare's micro loans enable women to transform their skills into small businesses that provide confidence, empowerment and respect within the community. Recent projects include making carpets out of discarded grain bags, using recycled tires to make shoes, and jewelry crafted from beads, fabric, and local plants. Conservation is important in all of our projects.
Access to small business support is minimal for Tanzanian women, making it difficult for them to earn their own income and achieve greater levels of independence and empowerment. Without the means to earn money, women are dependent on others and less likely to be able to make choices for themselves. When women contribute to their household's income, they are often more respected by their male peers and research has shown that women are likely to spend their money on their children's education.
HOW WE HELP
The Dare Women's Foundation provides support including training and community-building that help women develop innovative skills and creative answers to common problems. Dare's micro loans enable women to transform their skills into small businesses that provide confidence, empowerment and respect within the community. Recent projects include making carpets out of discarded grain bags, using recycled tires to make shoes, and jewelry crafted from beads, fabric, and local plants. Conservation is important in all of our projects.
