
Social and Economic Development of Women in Tanzania
1 - 24 weeks
English
All year
16+
580 EUR
Volunteering or Internship
Internships and Volunteering with Organizations for Women’s Development in Tanzania
In Tanzania, women play a crucial role in their families and village or neighborhood communities, yet they often face significant social, economic, and cultural barriers that limit their full participation in society. Many women struggle with challenges such as limited access to education, financial dependency, and gender-based violence. Particularly in rural areas, inequalities are more pronounced due to traditional customs that marginalize women.
Social work organizations in Tanzania play a vital role in overcoming these barriers by empowering women through education, skill development, and economic opportunities. Below, we introduce some of the organizations that you can do an internship or volunteer with.
The organizations have qualified professionals who can supervise your internship. If you require an internship for academic credit, please provide your college's/university's requirements, and we will match you with an organization that can fulfil these requirements.
Empowering Women and Disadvantaged Minorities in the Kilimanjaro Region
This organization operates in three regions of Tanzania: Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Singida, with its headquarters in Moshi. Guided by the vision of a society where all people enjoy equal rights and sustainable livelihoods, the NGO's mission focuses on enabling marginalized women, men, youth, and children to achieve financial security and well-being while contributing to a supportive society.
As an intern or volunteer with this organization, you will engage in community-oriented activities aimed at promoting skills and education to address societal challenges.
Tasks include conducting outreach activities to identify community needs, running training programs for women's groups, and mentoring individuals such as people with disabilities, children, and the elderly.
Volunteers and interns can also contribute to documenting success stories, developing strategies to address social issues, and providing psychosocial support to victims of gender-based violence.
For those interested in microfinance, there is the opportunity to learn about and participate in the Vicoba model. Activities include conducting financial literacy workshops and supporting local small businesses. These efforts aim to economically empower women in a sustainable way.
Empowering Maasai Women and Children
Another organization is based in Boma Ng’ombe and advocates for gender equality and the rights of women, girls, and children, particularly within the pastoral Maasai community. The foundation runs a preschool and primary school and leads community initiatives such as the "My Body Belongs to Me" campaign, which raises awareness and empowers Maasai girls to understand and assert their rights. The organization also works closely with Maasai women artisans, helping them improve their skills in beadwork and supporting them in marketing their handcrafted products.
Tasks for volunteers and interns include participating in outreach programs in Maasai villages focused on education, health, and gender equality. They also support Maasai women in designing and marketing their traditional beadwork to tourists, enabling the women to generate a sustainable income.
Additionally, participants teach English, math, cognitive skills, science, arts, and sports at a preschool and primary school.
Volunteers and interns live with host families in the small town of Boma Ng’ombe.
Human Rights Organization in Moshi
A human rights organization based in Moshi Town empowers disadvantaged women and marginalized groups by raising awareness about their rights, providing free legal advice, and advocating for economic and social development. It conducts campaigns to influence local leaders and builds partnerships with media, research institutions, and related organizations.
Volunteers and interns support the NGO by creating content for educational materials and social media, documenting and evaluating activities, and assisting with administrative and fundraising tasks.
Training Women in the Textile Industry
This non-profit organization has been operating in Moshi since 2005, providing a one-year course to train young women and single mothers in textile processing, enabling them to earn an income through their work. They are taught by two tailoring instructors, and the products they create are sold to fund the program.
Participants with knowledge of the textile or business sectors can contribute to this organization.
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What is included?
- Arrangement of the internship
- Contributions to the organization/supervision fees
- Accommodation with/without meals (as booked)
- Personal consultation and pre-departure preparation
- Access to the World Unite! Knowledge Base with preparation materials tailored to your location and activity, including cultural preparation
- Pre-departure orientation via Zoom with other participants
- Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival and departure
- Personal support at your placement location and office
- City orientation and introduction in Moshi
- Accompaniment to your placement location on your first day
- 24-hour emergency contact with the local support team
- Local SIM card with 10,000 TSH airtime
- Certificate/confirmation letters for your university, scholarship, child benefits, insurance, etc., as well as filling out/signing internship agreements
- Carbon offset: covering the cost of planting 10 native trees at Kilimanjaro
- 15% discount on safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, excursions, and water sports activities from "Budget Safari Tanzania"
- Participation in World Unite! Cultural Workshops and Activities in Moshi at no extra cost!
Not included?
- Meals (if not included in the booked accommodation type)
- Visa fees (see Visa tab above)
- Flights to/from Tanzania (self-booked, advice available)
- Insurance (travel health, liability, travel cancellation)
- Personal expenses (internet, local transport)
- Vaccinations
INSIGHT
this program
Contribute to women’s empowerment in Tanzania.
Accommodation in shared apartments or Tanzanian host families.
Exciting engagement with Maasai women possible.
Diverse opportunities for excursions in the surrounding area.
Internship supervision by qualified professionals.
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Kareen Leodgard
(she/her)
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