Catalyste+ Tanzania

27/10/2025

🎨 What an amazing journey led by Advisor Scott at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha in Tanzania!
Thanks to our transformational training in Arusha, our art-craft & decoration makers now have stronger skills and an operational strategy to take their craft to the next level.
🔗 Smooth operations, better results — ready to shine in Tanzania’s tourism sector!

15/09/2025

🌟 Great news! Catalyste+ Advisor supported Tanzania SACCOS for Women Entrepreneurs (TASWE SACCOS Ltd) to strengthen its team in key areas: customer service, problem-solving, operations management, people management, and conflict resolution.

TASWE was established in 2013 and officially launched in 2014. Its mission is to enable women entrepreneurs to save, buy shares, and access low-interest loans with minimal procedures addressing challenges like high bank rates and lack of collateral.

Because of this support, TASWE staff are now more capable than ever of guiding members women entrepreneurs and groups towards business success and financial independence. 💼✨

23/04/2025

🎉 Catalyste+ Tanzania proudly congratulates our partner, Community Hands Foundation (CHF), for being recognized as the Outstanding Youth-Led Organization of 2024! 👏🏽✨
CHF is a dynamic, community-based organization dedicated to poverty reduction, education, and supportive health services. Through strong partnerships with NGOs, local governments, and social entrepreneurs, CHF is making real impact—especially by empowering women and girls through entrepreneurship, education, and health access.
Since 2022, Catalyste+ has supported CHF through capacity building in key areas like:
🔹 Strategic Planning
🔹 HR Management
🔹 Financial Policy & Procedures
🔹 Project Management
🔹 Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
🔹 M&E and more!
We’re honored to walk this journey with CHF and celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Here's to many more milestones! 🌟💪🏽
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23/04/2025

📸✨ A digital transformation with heart! Catalyste+ Advisor Ugo Monticone not only upgraded MPDO Lareto’s website and social media strategy — he immersed himself in the community, capturing powerful stories and visuals that bring their mission to life.

From visiting schools and women-led beekeeping projects to suiting up in traditional Maasai attire, Ugo truly embraced the spirit of MPDO. His assignment left the team empowered and the organization stronger than ever! 💪🌍

23/04/2025

23/04/2025

🌿 Big strides for gender equality in Northern Tanzania! With the support of Catalyste+ Advisor Clelia Rodriguez, Green Planet Initiatives (GPI) developed its first gender policy 🎉 Clelia’s open-minded, community-centered approach helped boost staff knowledge and laid the foundation for gender mainstreaming in all future projects. Empowering change, one step at a time 💪

16/04/2025

Catalyste+ in country team in Tanzania met with Women of Influence, a dynamic NGO driving gender development through law and entrepreneurship. Founded in 2021, they champion women and girls' rights, believing that poverty and lack of legal awareness fuel gender-based violence.

Together, we explored exciting collaboration opportunities under the Accelerating Women Empowerment (AWE) project. Empowerment through innovation, partnership, and purpose! 💪✨

14/04/2025

Catalyste+ has been proudly working in Tanzania since 2017, supporting private sector growth to boost productivity and employment. Through our Accelerating Women’s Empowerment program, we’re building the capacity of partners in tourism and agriculture—two pillars of Tanzania’s economy.

Our Focus Areas:

1. Strengthening Agribusiness
We support MSMEs and co-operatives to improve operations, connect farmers to markets, and boost access to finance.

2. Building Capacity in Tourism & Hospitality
With women making up over 70% of the tourism workforce, we’re equipping associations, operators, and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive and compete.

Together, we're advancing gender equality, sustainability, and community-led economic development.

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14/04/2025

Catalyte+ Advisor Valerie Bell partnered with the East African Business Council (EABC) to enhance membership development and management. Through hands-on training, staff sharpened skills in recruitment, retention, and revenue growth—with actionable strategies like engaging members early to boost renewals. With 25% women participation and 28 attendees overall, the session was a hit! EABC praised Valerie’s expertise and personalized approach, leading to impactful recommendations across product development, research, advocacy, and more. The success has sparked interest in future collaborations on international exhibitions!

10/04/2025

Catalyste+ Advisor Karen Bolton working with partner Kilimanjaro Luxury Tented Camps(KLTC) on kitchen, food & beverage management and quality assurance in Kilimanjaro region located in the northern part of Tanzania. Exiting updates after the training KLTC added tasty new snacks like kebabs, plantain, and chocolate cake, improved room comfort with better lighting and A/C, made kitchen tools easier to access, and even added fresh garden flowers for stunning food presentation. Plus, the team (management & staff) is leveling up with training in leadership, hygiene, and communication!

17/02/2025

Catalyste+ Advisor Lorraine Legault teamed up with Media Aid for Indigenous & Pastoralist Communities (MAIPAC) to strengthen their proposal writing and development skills. During her visit, Lorraine immersed herself in the Maasai culture, joining MAIPAC’s Gender Officer, Ms. Loveness, and the local community in traditional attire.

The training led to impactful results: improved skills in need assessments, editing, and persuasion; submission of two proposals; and updates to MAIPAC’s website content. Lorraine also introduced tools for organizing files and accessing funding opportunities, laying the groundwork for future work on website upgrades and content creation.

A powerful collaboration driving growth, visibility, and community impact!