Project „Her Voice“2026-09-21T12:48:09+02:00

HER VOICE

CREATING APPRENTICESHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES

VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN TANZANIA

HER VOICE

Vocational Training for Over 50 Women a Year

With Her Voice, we provide comprehensive vocational training for young women from disadvantaged backgrounds in Tanzania. Our aim is to improve their job prospects and strengthen their financial independence.

Her Voice at a Glance:

  • Location: Leganga, Tanzania

  • Beneficiaries: Young women (15-24 years old)

  • Project start: 2022

  • Capacity: > 50 women / year

  • Project costs: ~ CHF 20,500 / year (from 2027: CHF 40,600)

  • Training duration: 6 months

The Training at a Glance:

The training:

  • Vocational trainingTailoring or hairdressing apprenticeship with a specialist teacher

  • Instruction: in English, accounting, health, marketing and much more

  • vocational internshipFour-week internship in a hair salon or tailor's workshop

  • WorkshopsPractical skills such as soap making enable additional sources of income.

  • SupportGraduates receive guidance and support until they begin their professional careers.

Vocational Training for Young Women in Tanzania

Why Her Voice Matters

The Starting Point
Her Voice students come from underprivileged backgrounds and often have not finished school.

Lasting Change
Our graduates have better chances of becoming self-employed, finding a job in a tailoring workshop or hair salon, or receiving a scholarship for further education.

CARE AND TRANSPARENCY

Your Donation Covers the Project Costs

The costs of the vocational training programme are funded entirely by donations. To ensure the money is used correctly, Direct Help 4 Tanzania’s finances are reviewed by an external auditor. In addition, a member of our Swiss team visits the project once or twice a year.

Direct Help 4 Tanzania's finances are audited by an external auditing firm. In addition, the project is visited once or twice a year by a representative from Switzerland.

GROWING TOGETHER FOR QUALITY & FOCUS

Structured and sustainable expansion 2027

What began as a pilot project has proven successful: From 2027 onwards, the "Her Voice Hubs" will become a permanent part of our main budget.. To ensure on-site support, we are consciously investing in more jobs, higher workloads, fair social security, and covering the increased fixed costs.From all these building blocks, we arrive at our new, adjusted budget for 2027..

Recognition for Her Voice

Her Voice wins prize at the youngCaritas Award evening 2023.
Our project was nominated for the youngCaritas Award 2023. With almost half of the audience votes, Her Voice was chosen as the favorite project of the evening. A huge milestone for promoting vocational training for young women in Tanzania!

Her Voice in Detail

  • Free of charge: Thanks to donations and partners, there are no costs for the participants.

  • More than just vocational training: With us, students learn to open up, stand up for their rights and wishes, and express these to others.

  • Support after training: Graduates can work in a Her Voice Hub or start their own business.

How can I support the project?2025-03-30T17:27:20+02:00

They can support the Her Voice project in various ways:

  • Monetary donations: Every donation helps us to provide young women with free education.
  • Project SponsorshipBy providing long-term support through a project sponsorship, you enable financial planning security and thus promote the smooth running of the project. Cost: 1000 CHF / year with a minimum term of three years.
  • Donations in kind:We are constantly collecting devices such as laptops and other equipment for our project in Tanzania. We announce current collection drives on our social media channels.
  • Support as a corporate partner: Companies can support our project in various ways such as marketing sponsorship (printing), financial support for specific program areas (e.g., a company covers the costs for a particular part of the training), or collaborations for the distribution of our graduates' products (e.g., a boutique sells handmade bags or clothing from the Her Voice Hubs).

Every kind of support helps to ensure that more young women in Tanzania have a future and can take the path to a self-determined life.

Who is organizing the project?2025-03-30T16:55:35+02:00

The local NGO VOYOTA The program is being implemented in Tanzania, while Direct Help 4 Tanzania is providing the funding and strategic support.

 

What happens after the training?2025-03-30T16:52:32+02:00

Graduates can either work in a Her Voice Hub continue working or start their own business.

The Her Voice Hubs These are shared workspaces specifically designed for graduates of the program. They offer:

  • Free use of workspaces & equipment Professional sewing machines, hairdressing chairs and materials are available.
  • Mentoring & Business Coaching – Support in developing skills and building your own customer base.
  • Community & exchange of experiences – The women can support each other and learn from one another.
  • Income opportunities – Customers can use services directly at the hub, allowing the graduates to generate initial income.

The hubs help women gradually develop into self-employed individuals without having to immediately make large investments in their own equipment or premises. They offer a starting point for sustainable economic independence.

Who can participate in Her Voice?2025-03-30T16:49:58+02:00

Young women from difficult economic backgrounds who wish to train as tailors or hairdressers. Our students have often had to drop out of school and face poor economic prospects. We assess the applicants' motivation and also contact their parents to ensure they receive the necessary support from their families and communities. Our goal is to support motivated young women who are ready to seize this opportunity and build an independent future for themselves.

 

Donate now

CHF 30

We will finance all the learning materials for one month.

CHF 70

We pay the monthly rent for the training rooms.

CHF 100

All female students receive a free lunch for one month.

CHF 500

We finance a full education.

Thank you so much for your help and for your trust!

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