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“Now He Listens to Me”: Rosetha’s Journey to Equality and Economic Power
Edward AlmasiRosetha, a mother of three from Mufindi, Iringa, once earned less than TZS 250,000 per month from her tea farm and had little say in household decisions. Today, her life…
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Tumia Dawa Vizuri: From Small Savings to Transformational Investment
Edward AlmasiThis story shows how Tumia Dawa Vizuri—a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group that has transformed from a small community savings group into a powerful engine of economic growth,…
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Upendo VSLA: Rebuilding Livelihoods and Resilience in the Face of Elephant Conflict
Edward AlmasiAfter losing two community members in a single day due to elephant attacks, Machemba village was left traumatized and uncertain. But in December 2024, the creation of Upendo VSLA group…
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A Bicycle Mechanic’s Story
Edward AlmasiRamadhani Kingu is a bicycle mechanic and farmer from Iguguno, Singida, known for his resilience despite a lifelong disability. After joining a CARE-supported VSLA group, he has strengthened his farming,…
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Bridging Knowledge and Markets: SADIFU Project Empowers Farmers Through Farmer Field Days
Edward AlmasiFrom 13th to 15th May 2025, the SADIFU project conducted a series of impactful Farmer Field Days (FFDs) across four villages in the districts of Kilolo, Iringa, and Wanging’ombe. These…
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Angelika Kitime’s Journey to Economic Independence
Edward AlmasiAngelika Kitime, a widow and mother of eight from Iringa, turned hardship into opportunity after joining CARE Tanzania’s Farmer Field and Business School project. Through improved farming, savings, and small…
