Sisters in Imaan empower Tanzanian women with financial management skills
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN women are being empowered with practical financial skills through a special training on financial management organised by Sisters in Imaan in Dar es Salaam, aimed at strengthening women’s economic participation and supporting sustainable development.
The training, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together women from different backgrounds to learn about saving, budgeting, income generation and halal investment. The session was organised by Sisters in Imaan and facilitated by financial and social development experts.
Speaking during the event, the Chairperson and Founder of Sisters in Imaan, Ms Khadija Miraji Mjatta, who is also a banker and one of the organizers, said the training focused on both financial and social empowerment.
“Today’s training was designed to equip women with knowledge on saving, budgeting and managing their finances wisely. We also introduced halal investment principles, which were well explained by our guest trainer, Mr Amour Muro. The aim is to help women grow their income individually and as a community, as a path to sustainable development,” she said.
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Ms Mjatta explained that the main objective of the programme is to empower women with financial knowledge and skills that will enable them to manage their resources responsibly, increase their income and participate actively in family and community economic development.
She said women were deliberately targeted because of their central role in family and community economies.
“A woman who understands saving, budgeting and proper investment can transform not only her own life but also that of her family and the wider community,” she said.
She added that the programme aligns with national goals of women empowerment by strengthening women’s participation in economic activities, promoting gender equality and building their capacity to take part in development decision-making.
“We expect to see women who are confident, financially aware, able to save, plan their budgets, invest ethically and act as drivers of income growth in their families and communities,” she said.
Looking ahead, Ms Mjatta said Sisters in Imaan plans to continue with similar trainings, mentorship and follow-up programmes to ensure that the knowledge gained is put into practice.
“We are planning more sessions in the coming days and will invite experienced experts in economic and financial matters to continue building women’s capacity,” she said.
Finance Analyst at Sisters in Imaan, Ms Jamila Mongi, said financial management is crucial in women’s lives because women are at the centre of family economic planning.
“Even when a man provides, it is usually the woman who plans how the money will be used. Financial management also brings personal freedom. When a woman is financially independent, she is able to grow herself, create jobs for others and contribute to economic growth,” she said.
One of the participants, Ms Latifa Hamadi, a social welfare student and beauty entrepreneur, said the training had changed how she looks at money.
“I have learned how to save personally and how to plan my spending. This helps you live with clear goals. I encourage other young women to take such opportunities seriously and learn how to focus on their personal goals,” she said.
The training reflects growing efforts in Tanzania to promote women’s economic empowerment through community-based initiatives, contributing to broader goals of financial inclusion, gender equality and sustainable development.
