PWC Tanzania

The Pastoral Women’s Council (PWC) is a women-led NGO founded in 1997, registered in Tanzania and implementing projects in Ngorongoro and Longido Districts.

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

At PWC, education is more than learning—it's a catalyst for change. With over 1,800 girls sponsored and a holistic approach at Emanyata Secondary School, we're empowering young women to challenge traditions and uplift their communities.
#EducationForChange #UpliftPastoralWomen

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Let’s work together to end GBV in pastoralist communities and beyond. 🧡
👉 Join us for live updates and events throughout the campaign!
#EndGBVPastoralistWomen #Beijing30Years #UniteToEndGBV #maendeleoyajami #euintz

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

📢 “Violence against women is not just a women’s issue—it’s a human rights violation.”
We have launched our 16 Days of Activism campaign under the theme “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration: Unite to End Violence Against Women.”

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

Our holistic approach at Emanyata Secondary School, complete with a community-funded
science lab and permaculture garden, is creating empowered women who challenge harmful
traditions and uplift their communities.

#PWCImpact #GirlsEducation #pwcTanzania

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

At PWC, we believe education is a powerful tool for change. With over 1,800 girls sponsored
since 1999 and more than 180 current secondary and higher education scholarships, we’re
transforming lives in pastoralist communities.
@humanitix_team

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Maasai women are breaking barriers! 💥 Our economic empowerment program is giving women the tools to thrive. With 735 VICOBA groups and over $500,000 in savings, they're building businesses and securing their future. #PWCImpact #WomensEmpowerment
#PWCImpact #WomensEmpowerment

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Maasai women are leading the charge in restoring our land! 🌱 Over 100 women are planting grass seeds in Mbaashi. These seed banks will revitalize our environment and provide income. #GrassSeedBanks #ClimateAction #WomensEmpowerment #Tanzania #Justdiggit 🌿💪🌍

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

Climate change hits hard in northern Tanzania, but we're taking action! PWC has equipped 3,000+ people with climate adaptation skills and restored degraded lands. We're empowering communities and building a more resilient future. #PWCImpact #ClimateResilience #WomensEmpowerment

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

Twenty-five years ago, 10 Maasai women founded PWC to empower their community. Today, we’ve transformed the lives of 25,000+ women and girls. #PWC #WomenEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #PWCImpact 🌍💪🎉

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In honor of International Day of the Girl, we spoke with inspiring young girls from Emanyatta Secondary School (ESS). Discover their personal visions for the future and how PWC has supported them on their journey.
https://t.co/mgApBSDAc8
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GirlsEducation

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Bringing vital health education to remote communities! 🌿 Our community health forum in Loliondo division reached six villages, providing essential sexual and reproductive health education to over 1,500 people with limited access to healthcare. #CommunityHealth #HealthEducation

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Celebrating progress at Ormanie Primary School! The Class of 2024's Standard Seven graduation saw a fantastic turnout, with strong female representation. The local PTA raised 1.4M to fund school improvements, including electricity, printers, and computers. #PTA #EducationForAll

[PWC Tanzania @PWCTanzania]

Our goal for this campaign is to:
✨ Empower communities to support girls with access to sanitary pads.
📢 Advocate for tax-free, free pads for all schoolgirls.
💪 Train menstrual hygiene champions.
📝 Collect 10K signatures for the #PediBure campaign.
#EndPeriodPoverty

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This week, PWC engaged 5 villages in Longido and Ngorongoro, promoting safe menstruation and advancing our “Pedi Bure, Pedi Bila Malipo” campaign.
We visited 3 secondary schools which are Sale,Lekule girls and Emanyata and 2 primary schools which are Monik & Mairowa.

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From a blade of grass to a thriving community - @PWCTanzania empowers Maasai women through education, economic opportunities, and land rights. They are leading sustainable change for a brighter future.

“We've created a model that produces future leaders.” - Maanda Ngoitiko

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Congratulations to PWC's very own, Naishorwa Masago on her appointment as the East Africa Subregional Representative @landcoalition. This is a testament to our commitment to fostering strong leadership and driving positive change in the pastoral community. #WomenLeadership🌍💪🎉

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📣 Our work in fighting child marriage, promoting education and financial independence to pastoral women in northern Tanzania 🇹🇿 has been featured by @Elpais
🔖 Read about the challenges and triumphs that come with working in the pastoral community. 🔗https://t.co/eL5tESsEIJ

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The harvesting season is in full swing at Tanzania's Grass-Seed Banks. Thanks to @justdiggit's training, women from Monduli are mastering grass-cutting, packing, and storage techniques. This not only creates income opportunities but also enhances their skills in land restoration.

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Learn about her journey from overcoming societal stereotypes in the pastoral community to pursuing a career as a gynecologist. 🌟📚 Read more about her story and the impact of literacy on her life—find it in the 🔗link in bio! #internationalliteracyday2024 #EducationForAll

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"New blog post alert: On International Literacy Day, we are spotlighting Glory Molel, a Form Three student at Engarenaibor Secondary School, who is breaking barriers and inspiring change through education. #InternationalLiteracyDay #EmpowerGirls #EducationForAll