Our Programs

At Perfect Vision Women Tanzania, our mission comes to life through two core programs designed to uplift, educate, and empower women and girls in underserved communities. These programs are rooted in compassion, dignity, and the belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, informed, and empowered life.

Women Empowerment Program

The Women Empowerment Program is the heart of our work, designed to equip women and girls with practical skills, knowledge, and personal development tools to help them break the cycle of poverty and dependency. We focus on helping participants build confidence, self-reliance, and long-term stability through three key areas:

Vocational Training
This training provides women and girls with hands-on skills in tailoring and crafts. Participants learn how to design, sew, and produce quality garments and handmade items that can be sold in local markets. The goal is to promote financial independence and create opportunities for entrepreneurship, especially for those who did not complete formal education.
Through our business training sessions, women gain essential knowledge in how to start, manage, and grow a small business. This includes training on financial literacy, record keeping, pricing, marketing, and customer service. Women leave the program with the tools and confidence needed to turn their skills into sustainable income-generating ventures.
This component enhances women’s communication abilities and equips them with essential life skills. Participants improve their English language skills to help with job opportunities and daily interactions, while also building soft skills such as self-confidence, goal setting, conflict resolution, leadership, and decision-making. This part of the program helps participants not only survive but thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Outreach Program

The Outreach Program takes our mission beyond the walls of our center and into the communities that need us most. It is designed to reach marginalized and underserved individuals through direct support, education, advocacy, and humanitarian response. This program is divided into two main focus areas:

Health Promotion and Empowerment
This initiative focuses on improving community health, especially for adolescent girls and women. We conduct educational sessions in schools, community centers, and public spaces to raise awareness on topics such as menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, personal care, and the importance of accessing health services. In addition to education, we distribute reusable sanitary pads to girls and women who cannot afford menstrual products, helping reduce school absenteeism and restore dignity. We also support access to health insurance for vulnerable individuals, ensuring they can receive medical treatment when needed. Through these efforts, we are breaking taboos, promoting body confidence, and improving overall health and wellbeing.
This area of the program addresses gender-based violence, child protection, and emergency support for vulnerable groups. We provide gender advocacy, conduct community sensitization on women’s and children’s rights, and engage local leaders in dialogue to challenge harmful practices and norms. We also offer humanitarian assistance—such as food, clothing, or emotional support—to women and children in critical situations, including survivors of abuse, abandonment, or extreme poverty. Through community visits and response activities, we ensure that no woman or girl is left behind. Together, these two programs form the backbone of Perfect Vision Women Tanzania’s work—helping women and girls rise above hardship and build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
This component enhances women’s communication abilities and equips them with essential life skills. Participants improve their English language skills to help with job opportunities and daily interactions, while also building soft skills such as self-confidence, goal setting, conflict resolution, leadership, and decision-making. This part of the program helps participants not only survive but thrive in their personal and professional lives.

FAQ

What is the Women Empowerment Program all about?
Our Women Empowerment Program equips women and girls with vocational skills, business knowledge, and life tools to help them break free from poverty, build confidence, and become self-reliant. It’s designed especially for those who have not had the chance to complete formal education.
We focus primarily on tailoring and crafts. Participants learn how to design, sew, and create marketable garments and handmade products they can sell to earn income.
Women and girls from underserved communities—especially those who are unemployed, unskilled, or have dropped out of school—are welcome to apply. Priority is given to those facing financial or social vulnerability.
Yes. Alongside vocational training, we provide business education, English classes, and essential life skills to help participants thrive both personally and professionally.
Lack of menstrual hygiene products often causes girls to miss school and feel ashamed. By providing education and reusable sanitary pads, we help girls stay in school, maintain dignity, and embrace their bodies without shame.
You can contact us directly through our website or visit our center in Arusha. We also welcome volunteers, donors, and partners who want to walk with us in empowering women and girls.
We conduct educational sessions on reproductive health, hygiene, and self-care. We also help vulnerable individuals access community health insurance so they can receive proper medical care when needed.

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.