Our groups
Currently, Wanawake Tunaweza is actively working with eight groups in and around Arusha. With the support of our volunteers and our donors, we aim to grow to 16 groups, enabling Wanawake Tunaweza to every 18 months coach on average 160 women.
Amani
Amani is a small but very close-knit group of six women, all from the Sombetini neighbourhood of Arusha. The group was launched in 2014, when the women started with what is known as “playing kibati”.
Mshikamano
In 2026, Wanawake Tunaweza Tanzania welcomed the Mshikamano group to the programme. Mshikamano is a group of 11 highly committed women.
Mkuya
Mkuya is an inspiring group of nine women, aged between 40 and 60, from the Uswahilini neighbourhood in Arusha. Many of the women are widows, and they are all committed to supporting and uplifting each other, both personally and financially.
Together
Together is a group of ten seasoned entrepreneurs ranging in age from 35 to 60. The women are based in the rural area of Bangata, just outside Arusha.
Langa Women
Langa Women is one of the largest groups in our programme. Consisting of 15 passionate women from Tengeru, a suburb of Arusha in northern Tanzania.
Mapambano
Mapambano is a group of ten dedicated women from Bangata, a rural area in the hills surrounding Arusha. The women are all close neighbours and friends who decided to come together to save money jointly and support each other through personal and professional challenges.
Wanawake Tunaweza
Meaning ‘Women, we can do it’ in Kiswahili, the Wanawake Tunaweza group proudly bears the name of our foundation. This resilient group of 13 women from the Somebetini neighbourhood in Arusha all come from underprivileged backgrounds.
Twiga Women
This resilient group was formed in early 2026 and consists of 11 women from the Sekei neighbourhood of Arusha.
Uwaba
Uwaba, meaning ‘Women’s Union’ in Kiswahili, was formed in August 2018 by 11 women from the Bangata community in rural Arusha. The group’s mission is to support and educate one another, and to collaborate for the betterment of themselves and their wider community.