CFPs: Strengthening Women’s Movement in Kigoma Region (Tanzania)

CARE Tanzania, in partnership with TAWEA TZ, is inviting proposals to strengthen women’s movement building in Kigoma Region under the Wezesha Binti project.

The initiative supports advocacy, collaboration, and capacity building for women-led organizations to influence policy on girls’ education, gender equality, and reproductive rights.

Overview of the Programme

The Wezesha Binti initiative aims to strengthen women’s movements and advocacy capacity in Kigoma Region, Tanzania.

It focuses on building collaboration, policy influence, and grassroots engagement among women-led and civil society organizations.

Selected partners will play a key role in driving regional advocacy and empowering women and girls.

Core Objectives

• Strengthen women-led organizations and networks
• Promote collaborative advocacy and coalition building
• Influence policies on gender equality and rights
• Enhance grassroots participation and leadership

Key Focus Areas

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with local government authorities
• Engage community leaders and media actors
• Collaborate with civil society partners

2. Women’s Movement Building

• Create platforms for collaboration
• Strengthen networks of women-led organizations
• Promote collective advocacy efforts

3. Policy and Advocacy Development

• Develop regional advocacy agendas
• Create action plans through participatory approaches
• Produce evidence-based policy briefs

4. Thematic Priorities

• Girls’ education
• Women’s economic empowerment
• Gender equality
• Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

Programme Benefits

Capacity Building and Support

• Training in advocacy and policy engagement
• Proposal development and research design
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support
• Financial management guidance

Technical Assistance

• Mentorship from CARE Tanzania
• Resource mobilization support

Networking Opportunities

• Access to coalition-building platforms
• Partnerships with key stakeholders
• Strengthened collaboration across organizations

Geographic Focus

Eligible organizations must operate in:

• Kasulu Town Council
• Kasulu District Council
• Kigoma Ujiji Municipal Council
• Kigoma District Council
• Kibondo District Council

Who is Eligible?

Eligible Applicants

• Legally registered organizations in Tanzania

Key Requirements

• Active operations in Kigoma Region
• Experience in:
  • Gender equality
  • Women’s rights
  • Girls’ empowerment
  • Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Additional Criteria

• Strong community-level presence
• Experience in advocacy and policy engagement
• Proven collaboration with grassroots women’s groups
• Clear governance structure

Compliance Requirements

• Must meet CARE International Partner Funding Agreement Policy
• Completion of Due Diligence Assessment required

How the Programme Works

Step-by-Step Process

1. Submit a proposal aligned with programme objectives
2. Undergo eligibility and due diligence assessment
3. Selected organizations join the initiative
4. Participate in training and capacity-building sessions
5. Engage stakeholders and build partnerships
6. Develop advocacy agendas and policy briefs
7. Implement activities and report progress

Expected Outcomes

• Stronger and more unified women’s movement
• Increased collaboration among civil society actors
• Improved advocacy capacity and policy influence
• Enhanced support for women and girls at community level

What Makes a Strong Proposal

• Clear alignment with women’s movement building goals
• Demonstrated advocacy and policy experience
• Strong grassroots engagement strategy
• Evidence-based approach to policy development
• Commitment to collaboration and partnerships

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Weak community engagement or presence
• Lack of advocacy experience
• Poor alignment with thematic priorities
• عدم demonstrating collaboration capacity
• Missing governance or compliance requirements

Why This Programme Matters

This initiative is important because it:

• Strengthens women’s collective voice and leadership
• Promotes gender equality and rights
• Enhances policy influence at regional level
• Supports grassroots organizations and networks
• Drives sustainable social change

It contributes to building a strong, coordinated, and impactful women’s movement.

FAQs

1. Who is eligible to apply?

Registered organizations operating in Kigoma Region, Tanzania.

2. What is the main goal?

To strengthen women’s movement building and advocacy.

3. What support is provided?

Training, mentorship, technical assistance, and networking.

4. What issues does the programme focus on?

Girls’ education, gender equality, economic empowerment, and SRHR.

5. Is prior advocacy experience required?

Yes, experience in advocacy and policy engagement is expected.

6. Are partnerships encouraged?

Yes, collaboration and coalition-building are key components.

7. What compliance is required?

Due diligence and adherence to CARE policies.

Conclusion

The CARE Tanzania Wezesha Binti Project 2026 offers a strategic opportunity for organizations to strengthen women’s movements and influence policy in Kigoma Region.

Through capacity building, collaboration, and advocacy support, the initiative empowers organizations to drive meaningful and lasting change for women and girls.