The women whom we work with and for are among the most inspiring individuals we have had the fortune of meeting. Their stories of perseverance, empowerment, and transformation greatly inspire us all. We take immense pride in supporting them and contributing to the positive changes in their lives, as well as helping them develop that impact globally.
Read about the Wamboma Co-operative’s first farm tour, an exciting step on the path to launching an enriching community-based tourism experience, plus how tour operators can get involved.
Listen to our podcast episode about our pioneering impact project in Tanzania, where local women are being empowered to become successful farming entrepreneurs.
Equality in Tourism’s Tricia Barnett reflects on the monumental opening of a cultural centre for the Wamboma Co-operative and how you can support the project’s next steps.
In the scenic village of Namwai, on the western side of Kilimanjaro, a remarkable woman named Tumaini welcomes us into her new brick home, surrounded by the signs of a transformed life.
Stories from the field How Wamboma Co-operative is using the Local Tourism and Hospitality Industry to transform the lives of women Farmers. In the heart
Our women’s empowerment supply chain work, which enables impoverished farming women in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania to supply local hotels with their produce, continues to inspire. Read Farmer Dativa Frank Elia’s story.
Equality in Tourism Director, Dr Tricia Barnett provides an overview of the project team’s recent field visits to Maili Sita, Kimashuku and Namwai.
Equality in Tourism Director, Tricia has just returned from a long-awaited trip to Tanzania. After several pandemic-related postponements, she was delighted to be back and
Words: Elisa Spampinato, Equality in Tourism associate, Founder at Travel Storyteller Amoun Steel is a proud gypsy woman of the Domari ethnic group and a
In January, we heard from Elizabeth, the manager of WAMBOMA Cooperative who sent us updates from two farmers in Namwai village, Tumaini and Marry. Our
Covid-19 has Brought Tourism to a Standstill Our holidays have been high on the agenda in the media and in many of our lives; but
Emmy calls Sanya Juu Village in West Kilimanjaro region her home. She is 34 years old, and the fourth of 8 children. Presently, she lives
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