MINDFUL LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Exim, Mind Matters collaborate to empower women
Dar es Salaam: Exim Bank Tanzania, through its Women Empowerment Program (WEP) under the Exim Cares initiative, has stepped in as the Platinum Sponsor of the ‘Mindful Leadership’ Training for Women.
This training brings together over 150 women leaders from diverse sectors, including business, education, and public service, with a focus on enhancing deep leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, and creativity.
The training is being delivered in three phases: September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th, 2025. Each session includes practical exercises, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and guidance from leadership experts.
Speaking about the initiative, Exim Bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Stanley Kafu, said, “We are delighted to partner with Mind Matters in this important programme aimed at nurturing women’s leadership. Through WEP, we continue to create opportunities for women to build entrepreneurial skills, resilience, and emotional intelligence-key pillars that help them to transform their lives, families, and communities at large.”
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Exim Bank’s Senior Manager: Marketing and Communication, Kauthar D’souza, added: “Sharing this knowledge reflects our ongoing commitment to gender equality and investing in women as catalysts for positive change. This initiative aligns seamlessly with our WEP programme, which seeks to strengthen entrepreneurship, build capacity, and provide equal opportunities for women across all spheres of life. That is why we felt it was important to be part of it.”
On her part, Nadia Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Mind Matters, said “We are deeply grateful for this partnership with Exim Bank. The ‘Mindful Leadership’ training is more than just about developing leaders; it’s about transforming women’s lives, strengthening their resilience, and empowering their communities. This collaboration directly impacts more than 150 women and represents a significant step forward in advancing women’s leadership in Tanzania.”
The Mindful Leadership training aligns with Exim Bank’s long-term commitment to the WEP programme, which aims to reach over 600,000 women by 2028. The programme includes training, networking, personal leadership development, and business forums designed to equip women with the motivation, skills, and resources needed to thrive personally and professionally.
By investing in this initiative, Exim Bank reaffirms its role as a champion of women’s empowerment and sustainable development, while contributing directly to Tanzania’s social and economic progress. This strategic partnership is in line with Exim Bank’s mission to foster inclusive growth and supports the goals of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050.
