Kidawa Haruna JechaKidawa: an organic farming beneficiary’s turn of fortuneKidawa Haruna Jecha, a 56-year-old farmer, was born and raised in the breathtaking landscapes of Zanzibar's Kusini district, nestled in the heart of Muyuni ward. Her life's work revolved around cultivating the land to…Read the storyStories
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- Kidawa Haruna JechaKidawa: an organic farming beneficiary’s turn of fortuneKidawa Haruna Jecha, a 56-year-old farmer, was born and raised in the breathtaking landscapes of Zanzibar's Kusini district, nestled in the heart of Muyuni ward. Her life's work revolved around cultivating the land to…Read the story
Hadija Said MwanguHadija: from dawn-baked donuts to leading her community’s farmsKisele, Mkuranga District…grown socially and economically, able to provide for my kids and build a house. I am truly thankful for receiving empowerment in leadership, decent work, and e…Read the storyGodfrey LucasGodfrey: skills from the farm that shaped a working lifeMkuranga, TanzaniaMy work with Arf and Tanzpro has been a successful venture that has helped shape me and mold me with much experience. Through Arf and Tanzpro I have managed to…Read the story 
MauaThe Village Heart · 2016The Woman at the Broken WellMwarusembe, Mkuranga DistrictLooking her in the eye and realizing what a difference I could make in her life touched my heart, and the idea of an NGO began to form in my mind.Read the story
MonicaThe Village Heart · 2016The Hand in the AssemblyMkokozi, TanzaniaHer hand in mine meant a lot to me. I saw the potential for a bright future in her eyes and I wanted to help her achieve it.Read the story
Mama MbondeThe Village Heart · 2016The Woman Who Opened the AccountNjiapanda, TanzaniaShe has adopted the role of being a mother to her community and the women within it.Read the story
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