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Period Power: Embracing Menstruation with Dignity and Confidence

Period Power: Embracing Menstruation with Dignity and Confidence

Menstruation is a natural part of life, yet for millions of girls and women, it comes with shame, stigma, and silence. At Perfect Vision Women Tanzania, we believe that every girl deserves to experience her period with dignity, confidence, and pride—not fear or embarrassment.

That’s why we launched our “Period Power” initiative—an empowering campaign focused on transforming how menstruation is perceived and managed in our communities.

Restoring Dignity Through Access

One of the key components of our work is ensuring access to safe, reusable sanitary pads for girls and women who cannot afford them. In many communities across Tanzania, girls miss school during their periods simply because they lack menstrual products. This not only affects their education but also their self-esteem and long-term opportunities.

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Women & Girls Empowerment

This program empowers women and girls by enhancing their self-confidence, skills, and awareness. Volunteers play a key role in equipping beneficiaries with English proficiency, leadership training, and vocational skills like tailoring and baking. Through education on menstrual hygiene, women’s rights, and digital literacy, volunteers help foster gender equality and build the capacity of local women to lead independent, informed lives.

Requirements:

  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families
  • Duration: 1 – 16 weeks
  • Basic English language skills
  • Interest in gender empowerment and education
  • Respect for cultural values and local customs

Base Program Fee: USD $430/week

Child Care & Early Education

Designed for those passionate about working with young children, this program places volunteers in local daycares and preschools to support early childhood development. Activities include leading interactive learning sessions, storytelling, hygiene assistance, and feeding. Volunteers offer personalized attention to children while nurturing their cognitive, emotional, and social growth in a nurturing environment. Requirements:
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families
  • Patience, empathy, and child-friendly attitude
  • Basic English or Kiswahili communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and responsible demeanor
Base Program Fee: USD $350/week

Medical Support & Health Outreach

Volunteers interested in healthcare can assist local medical teams in non-clinical roles such as public health education, health outreach logistics, and community screenings. While shadowing local professionals, volunteers gain insight into healthcare systems in Tanzania and contribute meaningfully to community wellness, especially in underserved areas.
Requirements:
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families
  • Education or experience in health, medicine, or nursing
  • Vaccination record and good physical health
  • Professional conduct and cultural sensitivity
Base Program Fee: USD $400/week

Animal Welfare & Rights

Animal Welfare & Rights
This program focuses on promoting animal rights and improving the welfare of abandoned or mistreated animals. Volunteers contribute by helping in animal shelters, supporting rescue operations, and conducting education campaigns in the community. It’s ideal for animal lovers who want to create a more compassionate society through hands-on service and advocacy.

Requirements:

  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families
  • Love for animals and willingness to get hands-on
  • Able to work outdoors and perform physical tasks
  • Adaptable and team-oriented

Base Program Fee: USD $450/week

Perfect Vision Women works to increase access to education for women, particularly those who have been historically disadvantaged or marginalized. This includes providing support for women to pursue education, as well as offering educational resources and opportunities for women to learn new skills and knowledge.

Humanitarian aid is focused on giving back to the community through our project “Remember the Forgotten.” This project includes providing essential resources such as food, shelter, and clothing to those in need through donations. We believe that every individual has the right to basic needs and we strive to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community

Perfect Vision Women Tanzania focuses on providing education, resources, and support to empower women and communities to take control of their own health. Our primary focus is on reproductive health, specifically through the production and distribution of sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene and education on reproductive health.

Perfect Vision Women Tanzania focuses on providing education, resources, and support to empower women and communities to take control of their own health. Our primary focus is on reproductive health, specifically through the production and distribution of sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene and education on reproductive health.

Amani joined the Perfect Vision Women Tanzania team in 2022, bringing fresh energy, a sharp mind, and a deep commitment to our mission. Since then, he has become a vital part of our work—helping plan, implement, and monitor programs that directly impact the lives of women and girls in our community.

Whether it’s coordinating field activities, writing reports, or supporting administrative tasks behind the scenes, Amani’s dedication ensures that our projects run smoothly and effectively. His ability to stay organized while working with compassion has made him an anchor for our team.

More than just a colleague, Amani is someone who truly believes in our vision. His presence reminds us that empowering women is not just women’s work—it’s a shared responsibility. We’re proud to have him as part of our leadership and impact journey.

Naomi is the creative hands and patient heart behind our sewing program at Perfect Vision Women Tanzania. As our Sewing Instructor, she teaches girls and young women valuable tailoring skills—from basic stitches to advanced garment making—that not only build confidence but also open doors to economic independence.

With a calm and nurturing spirit, Naomi does more than just teach—she mentors. She understands that every thread she guides is not just shaping fabric, but shaping futures. Whether she’s helping a beginner thread a needle for the first time or supporting a girl to design her first dress, Naomi meets every student with kindness, patience, and encouragement.

Her dedication to empowering others through skill-building is at the core of our Crafting Her Future program. Naomi is not only a teacher—she’s a quiet force of transformation, giving girls the tools to dream bigger and stand taller.

Christine, fondly known as Tina, is the heart of our volunteer program. She ensures that every volunteer who joins Perfect Vision Women Tanzania feels welcomed, supported, and fully engaged in our mission. From coordinating daily activities to translating and bridging communication gaps, Tina plays a vital role in creating meaningful volunteer experiences.

But Tina’s journey with Perfect Vision began long before she became a coordinator. In 2020, she was one of the very first women empowered by Mama Happy—the founder of our organization. What started as a chance to rebuild her life grew into a deep calling to give back.

Inspired by Mama Happy’s vision and the impact it had on her personally, Tina returned—not just as a beneficiary, but as a leader. Today, she carries forward the spirit of empowerment she once received, helping others the same way she was once helped.

Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and full-circle purpose—and we’re proud to have her as part of our leadership team.

Perfect Vision Women Tanzania was born from my mother’s heart—Mama Happy, a woman whose passion for empowering vulnerable women and girls lit up every space she entered. In 2020, when she passed away, my world fell apart.

In the midst of grief, I was faced with a decision that would change my life forever. I chose to leave my job and step into the work my mother had started. Not because it was easy—but because I knew her mission was too important to stop. I couldn’t let her dream die with her.

Taking over Perfect Vision was not just a responsibility—it was a promise I made at her graveside: that I would continue what she began, no matter how hard it got. And every day since, I’ve poured my heart into this journey—fighting for every girl to stay in school, for every woman to find her strength, and for every forgotten voice to be heard.

This is more than work. It’s legacy. It’s love. It’s Mama Happy’s spirit—alive in everything we do.