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Case studies, research and news articles on our solutions to housing poverty across Tanzania.
- Breaking barriers: MyLegacy empowers people with disabilities in Kawe, Dar es Salaam
In the vibrant community of Kawe, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, a powerful transformation is taking place, and it’s changing lives for the better. Thanks to MyLegacy, a local organization committed … - Empowering young minds and clean communities: MyLegacy’s WASH impact at Mtakuja Secondary School in Tanzania
Situated in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, Mtakuja Secondary School is not just a place for academic growth but also a place for fostering a cleaner and healthier environment. Since 2021, … - Building hope and stability: Habitat for Humanity’s impact in Old Korogwe, Tanga
Since Habitat for Humanity Tanzania launched the Affordable Housing Project in the Tanga region during the 1990s, it has profoundly transformed the lives of Old Korogwe’s residents in Tanga, Tanzania. … - Transforming lives through affordable housing – the impact of Habitat for Humanity Tanzania on teachers in Chamazi, Dar es Salaam.
In 2001, Majimatitu Primary School in Chamazi, Dar es Salaam, stood as a remote outpost, struggling to attract teachers forced to commute from distant locations. Recognizing the dire housing situation … - Neema’s Journey to a Better Home: The Impact of Makazi Bora Finance Limited
Neema Erick Shoo, a small-scale business owner who operates a grocery store in Bunju, Tanzania, has experienced a remarkable transformation in her life, all thanks to the assistance provided by … - Empowering Lives and Building Communities in Chamwino, Dodoma
Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania, is a diverse hub with residents from various backgrounds. In the year 2001, Habitat for Humanity Tanzania initiated a housing project in Chidachi village … - Constructing Aspirations: Insights from a former Habitat for Humanity Tanzania staff
I, Osnery Chankumpa Mnyachibwe, had the privilege of serving Habitat for Humanity’s mission for 14 years, starting from June 1999 to August 2013. I began my journey as an accountant … - Building Affordable Housing and Diversified Programming in Tanzania: A Board Member’s Perspective
Affordable housing is a pressing concern in Tanzania, where our rapidly growing population and economic challenges have left many of our fellow citizens searching for a decent place to call …