JICA equips Tanzanian women, youth with skills for self-employment
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is running a volunteer program in Tanzania to teach women and youth practical vocational skills. The initiative focuses on entrepreneurship, such as soap making and recycling, to help participants generate sustainable income.
Why it matters
This program demonstrates the impact of international development aid on local economic empowerment and grassroots entrepreneurship in developing nations.
Dar es Salaam. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) says its volunteer programme is helping women and young people build sustainable livelihoods by equipping them with practical entrepreneurship and vocational skills.
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