Summary
CEDO aims to improve the position of women and girls, by empowering them to take advantage of economic and social opportunities for strengthening the household’s economy. They provide training in entrepreneurial skills and information on women's and children's rights and at the same time raise awareness in the community about (sexual) violence against women and children and how to prevent it. The project for which CEDO is now raising funds has only just started. It aims to reach 150 women and girls from 5 wards in Nzega district and help them to start small industries in Batik, soap making and the production of alternative bags. The funds raised so far were a result of meetings with stakeholders to inform them about the programme and ask for their support.
Tips and lessons learned
1. Successful: In this are we have learned that to use well the available opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders, donors, and beneficiaries, as well as using well the financial resources and time, is the best way to achieve successful project implementation.
2. Challenges: Challenges such as political outlook, changes of the laws, traditions and norms, may arise during the project implementation. If they arise, we will explain clearly that our project is not political, and we will use the exisiting laws, also we will discuss with the traditional elders and find the best practices that will not affect the project and maintain gender equality.
3. Share with others: We will meet with the board and stakeholders to evaluate the project implementation activities, changes obtained will be taken as the project results. Also we will look at the challenges arisen during the project implementation and find solutions. The results obtained from the implementation of the project will be documented and shared with others in order to learn from what the project has done in empowering women and girls economically.
Review by Wilde Ganzen Foundation
CEDO chooses a holistic approach: they teach women entrepreneurial skills and help them to get started, while at the same time providing them with valuable information on women's and children's rights and building their confidence. Contributing to the household's income improves a woman's position and helps to prevent domestic violence. CEDO is now capable of delivering this message to the stakeholders they need to make their projects a success. The Change the Game Academy training in local fundraising in which trainees learn how to give a successful presentation to donors will have contributed to this.
Details
Short description of the organisation the funds were raised for
Christian Education and Development Organization (CEDO) was registered as an NGO in June 2010 and operates in Tanzania Mainland.
Our vision is: Having women and children live free from violence and enjoy their rights safely.
Mission: Provide education on gender-based violence, provide assistance to victims, advocacy for women's and children's rights, and identify gaps and challenges in implementing the protection of women and children as well as make recommendations.
Goal: Eliminate violence against women and children and improve their welfare.
Objectives
1. Empowering women and young people to take advantage of economic and social opportunities for strengthening the household’s economy.
2. Advocate for the rights of women and children, in nutrition, economics, education, and leadership positions to eliminate all forms of violence
3. Raising awareness in the community about sexual violence against women and children, in the school, community and in the workplace, such as in the marketplace, office and auctions.
4. Promote and develop life skills for primary and secondary school children, in nutrition, environmental protection, leadership, to address acts of violence against women and children.
Short description of the project or programme the funds were raised for
Women and girls of Nzega District do not participate fully in economic activities due to gender-based violence, lack of entrepreneurship education, lack of capital and marketing research education. The Tanzania Demographic Health Survey for 2015 shows that 28.2% of Tanzanians live below the poverty line. The average adult basic income level is 26,085 Tanzanian shillings per month. A limited number of women and girls have access to financial services.
The presence of women not participating in the economic process at all levels of society in Nzega District has serious consequences such as increased child marriages, women becoming dependent on their husbands, unintended pregnancies, unemployment for women and girls, increased HIV prevalence, and deaths.
The project aims to empower women and girls economically to reduce acts of sexual violence against women and children. The project will empower women economically by providing education on gender-based violence, involving women and girls in the manufacture of batik, liquid soaps, bar soaps, and the manufacture of alternative bags as well as market research. The project aims to reach 150 women and girls from 5 wards in Nzega district, Tabora Region by January 2023.
Objectives
1. To influence and advocate for the provision of funds to empower women and girls economically in the establishment of small scale manufacturing of making bar soaps, liquid soaps, batik and alternative bags.
2. To influence women and girls to change their attitudes towards dependence on their husbands’ properties and to join in entrepreneurial groups for economic empowerment.
3. To influence women and girls to develop entrepreneurial projects, prepare plans and budgets as well as how to raise capital.
Targeted donors
1. Women and girls
2. Councillors
3. Village chairpersons
4. Local Government Authority
5. Civil Society Organisations
6. Companies
7. Individuals
8. Middle and Small Entrepreneurs
Results
| Cost/benefit |
National currency (TZS |
Euro |
| Total amount raised |
15,000,000 |
5,656 |
| (-) Total amount invested |
5,000,000 |
1,885 |
| Net amount raised |
10,000,000 |
3,771 |
Description of preparatory work
1. Conduct a meeting with stakeholders and inform them of our programme to empower women and girls economically.
Time investment: 1 day, 30 people (government officers, leaders, organisation staff and beneficiaries, by March 2022).
2. Organise a session to meet with women and girls to change their attitudes towards dependence on their husbands’ properties.
Time investment: 3 days, 60 women and girls, by April 2022.
3. Conduct a session to encourage women and girls to develop entrepreneurial projects, prepare plans and budget as well as how to raise capital.
Time investment: 3 days, 60 women and girls, by May 2022.
Description of implementation
Stakeholders:
1. Meet them and tell them about the whole programme to empower women and girls economically.
2. Ask them to contribute to the success of this initiative.
3. Discuss how together we can make this initiative a success.
Women and girls, changing of attitudes:
1. Sexual violence and the effects of dependence on husbands’ property.
2. Entrepreneurship education and the establishment of small scale industries.
3. Entrepreneurship and its impacts in increasing income at the household level.
Women and girls, encouraging entrepreneurship:
1. How to visualise a business idea
2. How to prepare a business plan
3. How to prepare a business budget
4. How to find a starting capital
Follow up: Donor appreciation and acknowledgement
Donor appreciation and acknowledgement is part of our organisational culture. We are committed to our donors. When we receive a donation we write letters, emails, cards and send them to our donors. This helps us recognise and value what has been donated and build relationships.
Plans to repeat the action
Yes, we would like to repeat this programme in the next year, by expanding the area of the project.
