Funding scheme in Tanzania benefits 3,000 Women
DODOMA, Tanzania (MNTV)- The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has launched a significant initiative in Dodoma in the south eastern African state of Tanzania, funding short-term training programs for over 3,000 women. The program, conducted in collaboration with the ‘Wanawake na Samia’ Group, aims to empower women by enhancing their vocational skills and fostering economic independence, reports The Citizen, Tanzania.
Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Rosemary Senyamule, expressed her gratitude to VETA’s Executive Director, CPA Anthony Kasore, for the sponsorship. She emphasized the critical need for vocational training, noting that many women in the region lack the skills necessary for entrepreneurship or employment. This program, she stated, will provide vital opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Senyamule also highlighted Dodoma’s rapid development as a tourist and government service hub, stressing the need for internationally competitive services. “Dodoma is now a tourist city, and many people are coming for government services, with some arriving from various countries. Therefore, we need to provide services of international standards, which are possible only if we receive proper training,” she said.
Fatuma Madidi, Chairperson of the Wanawake na Samia Group, thanked VETA for the opportunity, echoing the sentiment that “if you educate a woman, you educate the entire community.” She assured authorities that the women would dedicate themselves to the training.
Anthony Kasore, VETA’s Executive Director, expressed confidence that the acquired skills would enable women to engage in productive activities, contributing to their economic growth and that of their communities.
This initiative aligns with Tanzania’s broader efforts to promote gender equality and enhance women’s participation in the workforce through education and skill development. VETA’s investment is seen as a crucial step in providing women with the tools necessary for career success.
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