SWISSAID

Tanzania

Agroecology and raw materials: SWISSAID is working in Tanzania to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and miners.

In close cooperation with local partner organisations, we are supporting smallholder farming families to increase their income through agro-ecological cultivation methods and better access to markets. The raw materials sector must become more transparent and standards for small-scale mining must be improved. Women play an important part: they are encouraged to take on leadership roles and get actively involved.

The Facts

In the country since:

1972

Working in:

Mtwara, Lindi, Morogoro, Geita

Rank on the Human Development Index:

164 out of 191

Ongoing Projects:

7

Annual Budget:

CHF 1’497’031

The Goals

Smallholder farming families build up their knowledge of agroecology and locally cultivated seed systems, thereby improving their livelihoods sustainably.
Transparency and accountability in the raw materials sector are increased, and mining is promoted in a more responsible, “fair gold” manner in conjunction with political activities in Switzerland.
Gender equality is promoted through training, giving women easier access to economic opportunities and strengthening their political participation.

The Tanzania country program is co-financed by the SDC program contribution.

Projects and Contributions

"Woman are the pillar of our communities"

Project

The two sides of gold

Project

A wind of change thanks to ancestral seeds

Project

TA Macho Sauti

No hunger thanks to mobile phones

Project

Green Schools: Where the future grows

No longer powerless: “I express my opinion without fear!”

Agroecology in Tanzania: New research findings demonstrate positive Impact

Fighting hunger with old varieties

Agrobiodiversity on the plate

Our team

Betty Malaki

Country Representative SWISSAID Tanzania

b.malaki@swissaid.ch

Silvia Boarini

Regional Manager East and Southern Africa

s.boarini@swissaid.ch