Convoy started its Women’s Empowerment program in 2010 out of a desire to uplift women, remind them of their value, and support them with opportunities to provide for themselves and their families. The goal is to help women break the cycle of poverty and empower them to advocate for themselves — creating opportunities that last for generations.
Tanzania is an excellent example of empowerment in action. Convoy of Hope has worked in Tanzania for more than a decade — empowering more than 9,500 women and girls there in 2024 alone. Through Women’s Empowerment, women have learned how to break the cycle of poverty, start and grow their own businesses, and give back to their communities. Women can take classes dedicated to financial education, vocational training, early-childhood care, and more.
Magreth is a widow and mother of seven in Tanzania. Before partnering with Convoy of Hope, she made Maasai jewelry and crafts and sold them locally. This was her sole source of income. But Magreth didn’t have enough capital to purchase crafting supplies to sustain the market demand. Because of this, she lacked income to provide food and basic necessities for her family.
Convoy of Hope provided seed capital, education, and craft-making materials for Magreth to help support her business. Since joining Convoy’s programming, she has continued to make Maasai jewelry — now fulfilling orders from several vendors. She also built her own home and homes for her sons, rents land that she farms for vegetables, and has started a savings account.
With Convoy’s support, Magreth can provide enough meals for her family. She has even started other projects, like raising cows and chickens, as well as farming vegetables. Her business has grown enough that she supported her two daughters with the startup capital for their own businesses.
Convoy of Hope also empowers women through its Agriculture initiative. Convoy’s agriculture specialists teach production methods that encourage sustainable practices.
Convoy of Hope celebrates women like Magreth every day as they create lasting change for generations of women around the world.
