Women Empowerment Volunteer Program

Program Overview

In many parts of the world, including Tanzania, women face significant challenges such as limited access to education, healthcare disparities, economic inequality ,and social barriers. By joining a women empowerment volunteer program, you become part of the solution to these issues by helping create opportunities for personal growth, self-sufficiency, and improved well-being.

Being a volunteer with us, you’ll get to work with Women’s Right Organizations and NGOs aiming to improve the lives of the underprivileged women by providing them with a regular source of income. It’s only when you travel to these country and join the journey, will you get to know how different lives can be for women in a world where the struggles of daily life.

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Program Requirements

To participate in the teaching program in Tanzania with WWH International Volunteering, there are several requirements that applicants must meet. These include: 

Passion for Women Empowerment: A genuine dedication towards promoting gender equality, women empowerment ,and social justice is essential. Volunteers should have a commitment to creating positive change in the lives of marginalized women.

Adaptability and Cultural Sensitivity: Respect local customs, lifestyles, cultural practices while volunteering abroad. Adaptability, tolerance ,cross-cultural communication skills are crucial when working with diverse communities.
 
Language Proficiency: English is often the primary language used in volunteer programs, but knowledge of Swahili or willingness to learn can enhance your ability to communicate effectively with local women and community members.
 
Empathy and Compassion: Volunteer work requires empathy, compassion, to understand the unique challenges faced by marginalized women. Supporting them emotionally, motivating them during difficult times, is equally important as providing practical assistance.
 

A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program

WWH International Volunteering values the diversity of our volunteers and welcomes individuals from various backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in education.

Duration and Location

Women empowerment programs usually require longer time commitments to establish trust,build relationships,and implement sustainable changes.Placements can range from several weeks to months.Determine your availability and ensure it aligns with the program’s duration.

Living Arrangements and Accommodation

WWH International Volunteering will arrange suitable accommodation near project locations for all volunteers. Our accommodations aim to provide comfort while immersing you in the local environment.
 
Accommodations may vary but usually include shared rooms (based on gender), common areas for relaxation/socializing/cooking facilities (if applicable), access to electricity/water supply (although intermittent outages may occur), and basic amenities.

Volunteer Responsibilities

As a volunteer volunteering on a Women Empowerment in Tanzania, you will have various responsibilities that may include:
 
Supporting Education:
  • Engage in educational initiatives aimed at providing equal access to quality education for girls and young women. Help develop curriculum materials, tutor students, facilitate workshops or vocational training sessions that enhance their skills, knowledge, and confidence.
  • Encourage girls’ enrollment, maintain school attendance rates, and raise awareness about the importance of education within local communities through community outreach activities.
 
Economic Empowerment:
  • Assist with income-generating projects, such as microfinance initiatives, women’s cooperatives, vocational training centers, business development support programs. These efforts aim to improve financial independence, capacity building, and entrepreneurship among marginalized women.
  • Provide mentorship, counseling, on topics like financial literacy, career guidance, negotiation skills, to empower them economically. Support small-scale businesses run by female entrepreneurs or help establish new ventures that promote sustainable livelihoods.
 
Healthcare Initiatives:
  • Contribute towards improving maternal health outcomes, reproductive rights, equal access to healthcare services. Assist with awareness campaigns, promote preventive care practices, enlighten community members about reproductive health, rights-related issues through workshops, distribution of informational resources.
  • Collaborate with local organizations working on women’s health initiatives, provide support in clinics, hospitals, safe spaces for counseling, and advocate for gender-responsive healthcare services.
 
Leadership Development and Advocacy:

Foster leadership skills among women by organizing workshops, training sessions, on public speaking, negotiation skills, leadership techniques. Encourage them to take on active roles within their communities, promote participation in decision-making processes.

    • Advocate for gender equality rights, equal opportunities through awareness campaigns, social media outreach, and community events. Raise awareness about the importance of breaking down societal barriers that limit women’s potential.

Volunteering Cost

Volunteering Cost: $140 USD per Week

At our volunteering program, we offer an affordable opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful causes. Our program fee is set at $140 USD per week, ensuring that volunteering remains accessible to everyone

What is Covering and Excludes

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport or Bus station in Arusha
  • Orientation
  • Food 
  • Accommodation at Volunteer House
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)
  • Airfare
  • Visa and Work Permit Fee 
  • Local Transportation
  • Vaccinations
  • Personal Expenses

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