CARE Tanzania implemented a pilot women’s leadership program spanning 12 months, involving a cohort of 12 participants. This pilot was called the Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP). The project focused on empowering young and emerging women leaders from women-led organizations in Tanzania. Its primary goal was to provide these leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to expand their influence, build meaningful partnerships, and increase their executive presence.
The YWLP pilot yielded significant positive impacts. Through the project, young and emerging women leaders acquired essential leadership skills, increased self-esteem, and gained the confidence to assume leadership roles. The mentorship component of the program was particularly successful, providing participants with invaluable guidance and fostering personal and professional growth.
The follow-up project strongly emphasizes continuity and consistency, representing a natural extension of the YWLP pilot program. It will expand on the original pilot’s impact by providing ongoing support and further opportunities for participants, focusing on empowering young women in leadership roles and promoting gender equality. CARE Tanzania is dedicated to scaling and expanding the program’s reach, building upon the lessons learned from the pilot phase to broaden its impact. Program adjustments will be made to better
cater to evolving participants’ needs, informed by participant feedback and evaluation. The emphasis will be on reaching out to women with limited opportunities and whose voices have yet to be heard despite their strong ambitions to pursue leadership roles.