Women in Tanzania build businesses with CAMFED support
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In Tanzania, Elizabeth Makoye and Sharifa Hamidu are building successful businesses with support from the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED).
Elizabeth, 28, of Dar es Salaam, now runs a metal fabrication business employing two people after completing skills training and receiving a business loan from CAMFED. She previously volunteered as a Learner Guide, teaching life skills to secondary school students. Sharifa Hamidu, 30, of Mbagala Kuu, operates a food-processing enterprise that has created eight jobs in her community.
CAMFED initially supported Sharifa’s education and later reconnected her with the CAMA Tanzania network, providing business guidance and a loan. She now mentors other young women and provides school supplies to children in need. CAMFED’s approach extends beyond financial assistance, focusing on skills development, networking, and financial literacy. The organisation works with young women in rural areas, providing training in areas like cost calculation, pricing, and financial management.
CAMFED also connects entrepreneurs with business support services and encourages a cycle of mentorship and community leadership. Since 2006, CAMFED and CAMA have helped women establish businesses and support each other’s economic independence. By the end of 2025, CAMFED aims to have supported over 228,000 students through primary and secondary school.
