Empower Women through Beading and Farming
Coordinator | Tizia
Coordinator | Tizia
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Highlights
Let your creativity run free and empower women for a better future
Help designing different piece of jewellery
Get involved and make a lasting change in people's live.
Market local products and increase sales
Explore Tanzania by day trips, safaris or mountain climbs
The Ukombozi Women’s Group supports 12 women who all live in the village of Maji ya chai. The group was founded in 2018 by Mama Yasinta with the support of the Duluti.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Tanzanian Constitution allows equal rights for men and women to own property. But customary law which unfortunately takes precedence at times, especially in rural areas says that widows have no rights to inherit anything from their husbands.
Which means the deceased husband’s family can come and tell the widow to leave her home immediately. This practice leaves thousands of women and children in Tanzania vulnerable to poverty and homelessness . UWG was founded to help women from Maji ya chai village located in Arusha Tanzania become financially independent, these women have beading and chicken project from which they are able to support their families, take their children to school as well as keep the projects running.
Daily activities include:
- Teaching English
- Home visits to the families and children
- Assisting in making beads, keeping livestock, dancing and agricultural work
- Helping with product development and marketing.
- Helping to raise funds and donations.
- Providing training or experiences that you can share
Typical day
Like everywhere there is no typical day and your work mainly depends on your interest and knowledge.
In the morning up on arrival at the project you will discuss your work for the day with your supervisor. Some times you might be told what to do but your project welcomes any idea or suggestion you have. Your job is mainly office work but you will definitely have enough time to learn weaving, making jewelry and other goods.
In the morning up on arrival at the project you will discuss your work for the day with your supervisor. Some times you might be told what to do but your project welcomes any idea or suggestion you have. Your job is mainly office work but you will definitely have enough time to learn weaving, making jewelry and other goods.
If you are interested as well chat with your colleagues and learn about the struggles women face in Tanzanian society.
Free-time activities
We offer a wide range of activities at affordable volunteer rates like:
- Hiking/Walking tours to waterfalls, through forests and around a lake.
- Swimming in paradise like hot springs with a glimpse of Mt.Kilimanjaro.
- Cultural tours to Maasai markets and the possibility to visit different ethnic groups.
- Coffee plantation tour to learn about the process from the bean to the finished product.
- Safaris to the national parks of the Northern Circuit (Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area).
- Climbing Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
- FREE town tour for all our volunteers!
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
police clearance certificate
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No Prior skills is required
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 15:30
What's Included
All pre-arrival support, two airport transfers, orientation tour in Arusha, being taken to the project on the first day, donation to the women project, 24/7 in-country support, accommodation in a dorm, breakfast and dinner in the main house, lunch is usually provided in the project.
In your program fee the pick up and drop off from/to the airport/bus station are included. One of our friendly staff members, will be at the airport/bus stand with our "Viva Tanzania"-Pick-up-sign, just in time when you plane or bus arrives. And after your volunteer experience - when it's time to say good bye - we will take you to the airport/bus stand for the farewell.
The volunteer house has dorms; each contains comfortable beds & shelves to store belongings, the maximum is four people in one room. We try to keep the rooms separated by gender but can not guarantee this. As storage space is limited in the rooms please consider packing light, too. Accommodation in a single room is possible (extra charge).
The hostel is located 25 walking minutes from the city centre. Although the house is close to the busy town and is surrounded by a green environment. In the garden we have different fruits, like bananas and avocado. Our hostel dogs Takwa and Nala are part of the family and stay in the compound as well. The house is equipped with hot water showers and the possibility to use the kitchen through out the day.
Moreover we offer you the possibility to stay with a host family during your volunteering with us. The charges remain the same, but you will get the unique experience of sharing your daily live with and in a Tanzanian family. They will provide you with everything that's necessary. All family members speak English fluently and are very welcoming. As their new family member you will have your own lockable room, featured with a bed and access to the living room, kitchen, bathroom and the beautiful compound. If staying with a guest family, we will of course still provide our 24/7 in-country support by our staff members. For further information please let us know that you are interested in staying in a guest family within your application on Volunteer World.
Breakfast in the morning is self service. Tea, coffee, bread, margarine, honey, jam, peanut butter, as well as fruits and vegetables are available. Dinner will be international as we cook Tanzanian as well as Western Food. Don‘t worry if you are vegetarian (like Tizia), vegan or have any allergy, we can cope with everything - just let us know. The hostel is also equipped with a fridge and shelves to store your own groceries.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Tanzania you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Tanzania.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start working at this project any day of the week that suits you.
On your first day we will do a town tour showing you Arusha, how to use the public buses, where to find ATMs, exchange money and much more.
The next day one of our staff members will take you to your project showing you the way and making sure you are always safe.
On your first day we will do a town tour showing you Arusha, how to use the public buses, where to find ATMs, exchange money and much more.
The next day one of our staff members will take you to your project showing you the way and making sure you are always safe.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 25 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$545
3 weeks
$709
4 weeks
$872
5 weeks
$1,036
6 weeks
$1,199
8 weeks
$1,526
9 weeks
$1,690
12 weeks
$2,180
17 weeks
$2,998
25 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,306
Average fees
$222
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Empower Women through Beading and Farming
The Ukombozi Women’s Group supports 12 women who all live in the village of Maji ya chai. The group was founded in 2018 by Mama Yasinta with the support of the Duluti.
$204/week
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