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TUSONGE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
PROJECT NO: 1111-0005
SUPPORTED BY:
P. O. Box 1326, M afuta Street Moshi
Tel. +255-27-27 54158 Mobile +255-762-303755
E-M ail tusonge@ tusonge.org [email protected]
Web: www.tusonge.org
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A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of organization Tusonge Community Development Organization
Address
P. O. Box 1326, Mafuta Street Moshi
Tel. +255-27-27 54158
Mobile +255-759-915793
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.tusonge.org
Project T itle
Advancing Leadership and Economic Empowerment of
Women Entrepreneurs through Capacity Building in
Moshi Municipality
BftW Project Number B-TZA-1011-0007
Project Period January 2012- December 2013
Reporting Period January 2012 – December 30th 2012
Person Responsible for this
project
Ms Aginatha Festo Rutazaa
Managing D irector
Tusonge Community Development Organization
Internal Printers Building
Mafuta street
Box 1326, Moshi
E-mail : [email protected]
Mobile personal: +255-754-677002
Office: [email protected]
+255 27-27 54158
Mobile:+255-759-915793
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LIST OF ACRYNOMS
AIDS - Acquire Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AJISO - Action for Justice in the Society
BftW - Bread for the World
DESUNE - Development Support Networking
EASUN - East Africa Support Unit for NGOs
EQUITAS - International Center for Human Rights
FOKUS - Forum for Women and Development
GBV - Gender Based Violence
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
KIWAKKUKI - Kilimanjaro Women against Aids
KWIECO - Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and Consultancy
Organization
LGA - Local Government Authority
MDG - Millennium Development Goal
MoU - Memorandum of Understanding
MTAWAMO - Mtandao wa Wajasiriamali wa Moshi Manispaa (Network of
Entrepreneurs Moshi Municipality
NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
PM & E - Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
SME - Small and Medium Entrepreneur
TAWLA - Tanzania Women Lawyers Association
TAWREF - Tanzania Women Research Foundation
TGNP - Tanzania Gender Networking Programme
TUSONGE - Together we shall move forward
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES
This is the second annual report for TUSONGE Community Development on her
development support in Kilimanjaro communities. We started in 2011 with a pilot project
supported by Bread for the World and upon submission of the annual report and
application for extension; we received approval of our two years plan for 2012 /2013. The
extension of the geographical coverage for the project into a new ward known as
Msaranga was a key aspect to multiply the initiatives and share experiences and best
practices gained from the pilot project in Majengo ward, which was supported in 2011 by
Bread for the World 2011.
This report will therefore share the implementation of activities as agreed in the contract
for January to December 2012. During implementation process, key insights, lessons, and
challenges were also drawn and this report will share those aspects. However, during
implementation some activities, which were unplanned, but seemed to directly contribute
to TUSONGE overall goal will also be highlighted. In this report we shall also be happy to
share key lessons and recommendations highlighted in TUSONGE internal reflection
meetings for improvement purpose.
B. CHANGES IN THE 1ST YEAR OF THE PROJECT
1.0 Changes in Political, social and e conomic context:
1.1 Important changes in political e nvironment:
The process of constitutional review in Tanzania started this year. TUSONGE overall goal
is “improved livelihood and Economic Justice of marginalized women and individuals
from grassroots communities through participatory processes of community economic
development.”
Active engagement of TUSONGE in the constitutional review process and being part to
the Women Consortium for Kilimanjaro in Constitutional Matters opened up an avenue
for TUSONGE to point out issues of economic rights which the upcoming Tanzania
constitution need to clearly stipulate for this specific group.
Joining the constitution review consortium by signing the MoU as an organization has
opened a space for more sharing and influencing the economic rights for the marginalized
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women to be included in the coming constitution as their basic right. Women are the
majority in the country and they contribute widely as productive force in rural
communities. Surprisingly the National economy do not put in account in the GDP the
valuable contribution of these poor and marginalized women who have a great stake in the
national economy. We wish as TUSONGE this important contribution by the women to be
clearly recognized by the new constitution.
This platform is unique and will enhance our thematic area of economic participation and
rights as well as adding a lot of value by ensuring that the voices of the marginalized
women related to constitutional rights are well articulated and stated in the forthcoming
constitution.
In the aspect of women and leadership, 2012 was the National election year for the
political parties. TUSONGE through human rights and gender training sessions women
were empowered to realize their civic and political rights. In TUSONGEs project
coverage, women participated in the process of election through various political parties.
Out of them TUSONGE direct beneficiaries who were elected are as follows.
“In Msaranga, the Ward Executive Officer Mr. Musa Mwakinagembe shared that th is
project has increased knowledge and confidence for women to actively participate in the
election process this year. We are happy that they are even more committed when it comes
to leadership support at ward level compared to their men counterparts”
NAME POSITION
Agnes Kambi Miembeni Branch Secretary
Anjelister Shayo Ward Secretary
Theopista Tarimo Arabica representative
Farida Hamadi Majengo sokoni representative
Stamina Lyimo Shaurimoyo representative
Daima Kapongo Ward Executive Officer-Miembeni
Joyce Owenya Msaranga Ward-Rauya Hamlet
Stella Mwanga Msaranga Ward-Msaranga Msaranga hamlet
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1.2 Important changes in the social aspe ct
TUSONGE contributed towards economic empowerment of the marginalized groups
especially in Kilimanjaro region. Poverty and HIV/AIDS are the key underlying features
for the economic challenges, which exist, in this specific group. Year 2011, which was a
pilot project year for TUSONGE, HIV/AIDS, was mainstreamed to this target beneficiary
during the training process. The rate of infection in Moshi municipality has decreased up
to 1%, which TUSONGE believes has contributed to. Monitoring process of TUSONGE
work in the communities has confirmed that an increased economic income of the target
beneficiaries have directly contributed to affordability of balanced diet by women
members who are already on ARVs and for the rest of other team to afford much better
social needs which include medical and educational needs.
DESUNE’s visit to TUSONGE in August 2012 also added value through their
recommendations and sharing knowledge from other BftW projects. This enhanced
production of nutritious short lived potatoes for TUSONGE beneficiaries.
The project lost some of its members from Majengo ward in 2012 after leading to their
death. This created a gap for the development process in communities as well as families.
One of the deceased members was the secretary of the group and the other one was an
active member in the group. However, these social challenges were taken up by the rest of
the group members in offering team support to the bereaved families during sorrow
period. However, it added more responsibilities for the group members to extend their
support to these two families in ensuring that the orphans left behind are supported and
guided by the team in their social development process.
1.3 Changes in the Economic aspe cts
TUSONGE beneficiaries made the analysis of the existing national SME policy for
entrepreneurs and identified possible opportunities and gaps. The team realized many
opportunities, which they can access when they are able to network. . These opportunities
include capacity to demand for more knowledge on the small business initiatives from the
government. The local authorities have some small amount of money that can be directed
to small groups working together in the communities. This is an opportunity, which
TUSONGE beneficiaries missed for not having a joint forum. The Association of the
entrepreneurs will form a platform for the members to come together and share existing
economic opportunities, lessons and best practices which will enhance the their economic
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status in the communities. The association of entrepreneurs as articulated by TUSONGE
will create a long-term sustainability plan for the work in communities.
The East African Market Integration has directly started affecting their small businesses.
Increased market competition, lack of collaterals to access bank loans for the group to
intensify their small businesses working capital remain a great task for TUSONGE to
ensure the individuals will remain and survivor in the world of business.
In the light of these foreseen effects TUSONGE have started facilitating some strategic
community interventions like formation of the network/association of the entrepreneurs,
which will reflect bigger impact and attract security for their small business.
Electricity crisis the period under view was a great challenge for most of TUSONGE
target group. Most products that need power for market access were in most cases
challenged.
The ever rising fuel costs also remained a is a great challenge for TUSONGE groups who
sometimes need to commute from one place to another for transporting their commodities.
The profit margin was minimal of the earnings was spent on fares.
However, TUSONGE is committed to apply R ight Based Development approach in all of
her activities to ensure all individuals are supported and treated equally by the existing
policies.
1.4 Changes within the organization
Recruitment of two Senior Officers for TUSONGE in 2012 added a lot of value for the
effective and efficient work.. Having a professional Accountant and Senior Field Worker,
the management felt relieved and supported in day-to-day implementation of activities.
All planned activities were timely attended and some other networking meetings and
opportunities were integrated in day-to-day work of the organization. This year also
TUSONGE received a clean certificate for external audited account. This was her 1st
external audited report. The report created energy and motivation to the management to
maintain transparency and timely accountability.
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July –December 2012 TUSONGE also received funds to conduct pilot project in the wards
of B iriri and Ivaenyi in Siha D istrict. . This partnership supported TUSONGE to extend
her work to rural communities of Kilimanjaro region. During the six months of the pilot
phase, community mobilization and baseline survey reports for Biriri and Ivaenyi were
key results.
However, TUSONGE is looking forward for extend partnership with JURK from Norway
to continue supporting the Siha project in 2013.
C. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES (Comparison be tween planned and
implemented activities for the 1 styear of the project)
PLANNED
ACTIVITIES
IMPLEMENTED
ACTIVITIES
REASONS
FOR MAJOR
DEVIATION
COMMENTS FOR
ADJUSTMENT
1 Recruitment and
orientation of 2 staff
namely Accountant
and Senior Field
worker
2 staff was recruited as per plan,
orientation and mentorship has
already taken place.
NIL NIL
2 Introduction of
TUSONGE project to
other actors in the
community and other
strategic actors.
Moshi Municipal Director and
Regional Administrative Officer
received our formal letters for
introduction and organization
profile for their reference and
soliciting government support
and networking
July December 2012 the same
function was done in S iha
district with the support of the
JURK –Norway pilot project
NIL
NIL
3 Conduct 4 board
meetings for project
monitoring and
internal appraisal
5 board meetings were conducted
for project monitoring and
appraisal purpose
Extra 1
meeting for
project
appraisal and
strategic
Board learning was
perceived very useful at
governance level to
enhance their skills for
offering strategic
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support by the
board was
conducted
visioning for
TUSONGE
4 Conduct 2 Executive
committee meeting
for consultation and
sharing the
implementation trend
2 Executive Committee meetings
conducted, for consultation
purpose.
NIL NIL
5 Conduct weekly
internal staff
reflection meetings-
popularly known as
Friday feedback
sharing for
TUSONGE staff
Done as per plan on Fridays.
Staff members shared their
weekly issues or lessons from the
implementations and plans for
the following week. This has
enhanced team building and
support from each other as a
team.
NIL NIL
6 Collect information,
synthesize and design
the organization
Website.
Website designed and hosted.
We are available through
www.tusonge.org
NIL NIL
7. Conduct Baseline
Survey for
TUSONGE to set
benchmarks in
Msaranga ward
This was implemented as
planned and 143 key informants
were interviewed. 10
enumerators were trained by the
hired facilitator to ensure
consistency in data collection.
Information analyzed and report
compiled and shared
NIL NIL
9. Conduct trainings to
150 women
entrepreneurs in
Msaranga 90 and 60
from Majengo ward
to enhance their
Trainings conducted as planned.
A total number of 84 individuals
from Msaranga were trained and
54 individuals from Majengo
were trained.
138 individuals were trained; out
Less 12 people
could not
attend the
training as
planned
The trainings were
conducted during the
rainy season and most
of those who missed the
sessions were attending
farming activities,
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entrepreneurship
skills for enhancing
economic justice and
improved livelihood
at family and
community level.
of them 117 were women and 21
men.
Attending marketing for
their businesses.
Community social
activities also
interfered, like burial
ceremonies for some
relatives.
NB During this training
period also 2 members
of the groups died and
created a gap for the
respective groups as
well as other members
to support their families
during the sorrow
period.
10. Conduct participatory
training to 150
women and 90 from
Msaranga and 60
from Majengo to
enhance and promote
human rights, gender
equality and equity at
grass root levels.
The training conducted August –
September 2012 as planned.
In Msaranga a total number of 88
individual attended the training
and Majengo 56 individual
attended.
Generally, 144 individuals,
women 116 and men 28 attended
the training.
Less 6
individuals
could not
attend the
training as
planned.
Some who failed to
attend were due to
social reasons as
funeral.
This was the time for
the communities
preparing for the
political parties election
and some members who
wanted to contest were
busy with campaigns
for seeking votes in
their communities.
11. Develop 150 training
manuals on
entrepreneurship
skills development
and 150 on Human
155 manuals for
Entrepreneurship and 155 for
Human rights and Gender were
developed and shared with the
participants after the training for
Extra 5 in
each subject
were produced
Ward leaders requested
extra copy for their
personal use and others
were shared to board
members as they
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right and gender and
share with
participants for future
reference.
participant’s future reference.
requested additional
copies to share with
their constituency
members in the church.
12. Formulate a registered
network of
entrepreneur to
Enhance economic
income and business
confidence to 9
established groups in
Majengo ward
entrepreneurs
The SME policy of Tanzania
reviewed by all 9 groups of
Majengo.
Constitution of the network
developed at a very participatory
approach.
And the network of the
entrepreneur registered and given
a name of MTAWAMO
(network of entrepreneur of
Moshi municipality) ie.
Mtandao Wajasiriamali wa
Moshi Manispaa
(MTAWAMO)
NIL Registered network in
place and plans for
holding the 1st meeting
for official launching
and election of new
leaders in progress to be
done in February 2013.
NB: Certificate for
registration is attached
as annexure.Cert.
Number/MMC/CBO/22
1/2012
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and local media
coverage for
awareness raising and
publicity purpose
5 Local radio sessions conducted
and 2 magazine interviews done
to share the information and
know ledge gained by the project
to the general public
Extra one
radio
programme
was done on
the
networking
with Moshi
FM radio.This
session was
done as a
package for
the radio to
promote the
community
development
initiatives and
The
Magazine/interviews
was a benefit for
TUSONGE publicity as
during launching the
Siha pilot project a
writer from This day
newsletter was invited.
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TUSONGE
was given a
free space for
this sharing.
13. Conduct PM&E
training to 30 people
10 from Msaranga
and 20 from Majengo
to support tracking of
the implemented
activities and track
the emerging issues in
the process
PM&E tools developed, and
Training conducted to 33, 10
from Msaranga and 23 from
Majengo ward, PM&E team
ready to engage with the
monitoring of the project
activities, observe changes and
impact of the training sessions,
and the ongoing business
initiatives in Majengo and
Msaranga communities.
Extra 3 people
attended the
PM&E
sessions.
Leaders at ward level
were also interested to
learn the PM&E
process.
Entrepre neurs in class le arning how to track the re cords of the ir daily busine ss
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D. ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
This section w ill reflect key changes realized because of the analysis that was done
through a participatory monitoring and evaluation process. Two matrixes were
used for the monitoring purpose. One matrix was used for the purpose of data
collection from the field and the second one was used to support the analysis
process of the collected data for getting clear picture of the changes and
contributions that TUSONGE project contributed to the Majengo and Msaranga
community. The whole analysis took Msaranga and Majengo baseline reports as
the benchmarks for the changes, which we are reporting in this report
The team of 33 individuals 10 from Msaranga and 23 from Majengo who received
the training on participatory monitoring and evaluation, facilitated monitoring and
tracking of the changes at individual businesses as well as the groups as a whole.
Tools for data collections were developed in a participatory manner with the
community PM&E team and these tools were used to support them for tracking
changes in the community as contributed by the project.
Tools that were designed collectively included structured follow up questionnaires,
Focus group discussions, Semi structured interviews with specific individuals as
well as using community drama and role-plays to share the changes with other
members who are not direct beneficiaries of TUSONGE. However, during analysis
we also realized there were some specific information generated which TUSONGE
will use for future improvement of her development work in the communities.
TUSONGE field workers to ensure quality, important, constantly accompanied this
PM&E team of 33-trained people and necessary information needed from the
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community is collected. Sometimes TUSONGE Managing Director took deliberate
efforts to visit some of the trained beneficiaries to cross check whether the reported
information by the team is valid and the training is adding value to those small
entrepreneurs.
Through participatory monitoring and evaluation, 120 beneficiaries were
interviewed; data collected from their day-to-day-small business initiatives and
then analysis was done. TUSONGE field workers documented some best impact
stories and these stories will be posted to our newly constructed website for
broader sharing.
A Cross section photo of PM&E te am afte r the training at Umoja Luthe ran Hotel
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DATA COLLECTION MATRIX
OUTCOMES INDICATOR BASELINE
DATA NEEDED
SOURCE OF
INFORMATION
WHO IS
INVOLVED TOOLS
HOW
OFTEN
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Improved Individual and
family livelihood of
women groups and their families
Business records of trained
entrepreneurs documented
systematically
Increased daily income of the
women entrepreneurs
Increased ability to access number
of basic health and education services.
Assess business keeping
knowledge
Assess purchasing power and
business working capital
Asses the quality of the business
planning documents
TUSONGE beneficiaries from
Msaranga and Majengo
Group serving
ledgers
Interviews with surrounding community
leaders
PM&E team of 32
people
TUSONGE
field workers
Personal Interviews
Focus group
discussion Informal
observation
Weekly by TUSONGE
field workers
and PM&E team
Normal project
visits
The question of inflation still a
challenge to small entrepreneurs
A concern on ensuring their small
business for security purpose
Health insurance for the Beneficiaries
and their families noted as key aspect
for future planning
Women becoming more proactive in
demanding and protecting their rights.
Increased confidence among women
entrepreneurs to demand their economic rights
at community levels especially
during LGA meetings.
Assess human rights and gender knowledge for the
entrepreneurs Interview LGA
leaders on how they feel on
supporting the small business initiatives in the
TUSONGE beneficiaries
LGA leaders for
Majengo and Msaranga
PM&E team of 32 people
TUSONGE
field workers
Personal Interviews
Focus group discussion
Informal
Observation In role plays during
Weekly by TUSONGE field
worker
Normal
project visits
Beneficiaries demanded more discussion and
strategic engagement with the constitutional review
process.
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Formation of human rights and gender
committees in the hamlets of
Majengo and Msaranga
stated wards Individuals
supported directly by the committees
on how they felt in solving their problems
Individuals with some disputes supported by the
committees.
Ward executive officers of Msaranga and
Majengo
Spouses of TUSONGE beneficiaries to
access the changes as related to the
rights and equality
community interventions
Enhanced confidence and
willingness of the project beneficiaries to
access VCT
Reduced stigma and increased
support for the PLHIV
Improved health
Increased number of individuals
accessing VCT services for testing.
Increased number
of HIV/AIDS orphans
supported by TUSONGE groups
Portable small
vegetable gardens
Assess HIV/AIDS knowledge from
the beneficiaries Individual and
confidential interviews with people who
volunteered to share their
willingness to access VCT
Field workers weekly visits to
the households of
TUSONGE beneficiaries
TUSONGE beneficiaries
Ward HIV/AIDS committee
PM&E team of 32 people
TUSONGE field worker
Personal Interviews
Focus group discussion
Informal
observation
Weekly by TUSONGE
field workers
Normal project
visits
In Majengo, most vegetable gardens
attacked by the diseases and insects and also lack of
enough water led to the decline of vegetables
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conditions of the PLHIV
developed by women
the individuals received the vegetable
seedlings
Increased
shared values of and willingness
to support each other through networking and
collaboration within and
outside the organization.
Association/netw
ork of Entrepreneurs in
place for sharing best practices
Increased networking invitation for
TUSONGE from other
organizations
Assess added
value in terms of skills and learning
added by networking meeting to
TUSONGE staff
TUSONGE
beneficiaries
Community at large especially
individuals followed
TUSONGE radio programme
PM&E team
32 members
TUSONGE
staff
Personal
Interviews
Focus group discussion
Informal observation
Weekly by
TUSONGE field
workers and PM&E team
Normal
project visits
To ensure contestant
collaboration and sharing in a network
meeting attended by TUSONGE an MoU was signed as a
binding document for demanding
feedback.
NB : Trained PM&E were 33. During tracking and reporting period one PM&E died.
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DATA ANALYSIS AND USE
After collecting data from the field, TUSONGE team did a scientific analysis and the
result produced in simple and understandable way. The analysis was only done by
reviewing the PM&E reports and tabulation that were used during monitoring process.
TUSONGE management shared the project implementation trends with the Executive
Committee, and Board of Directors during their quarterly meeting and their
recommendation were well taken on board and implemented. Ward leaders and Group
representatives were also informed of the important matters observed in the course of the
monitoring exercise.
ANAYSIS RESULTS:
During monitoring the sample size of the beneficiaries visited were 126 in both wards of
Msaranga and Majengo. 125 individuals out of 126 confirmed to attend Trainings
conducted by TUSONGE. Key changes observed include the following:
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OBSERVED CHANGE
DURING BASELINE
JAN 2012
N=143
AFTER THE INTERVENTIONS
OCT-DEC.2012 DURING MONITORING
N=126
Record Keeping 1.7% of the respondents
keep record of what they
buy and sell. N=
89% of the sample confirmed an increased
improvement
Business planning skills None of the respondents
who are engaged in small
business had a business
plan and no body could tell
what a business plan
87% confirmed that they are now able to
write their small business plans
Access to business capital Over 53.8% of the
respondents have capital
which is less than
Tshs.100,000
Over 98% of the sample their business
capital is between Tshs ,000 and 1,000,000
Human rights and gender
trainings
No women Leaders at local
level of Msaranga and 3
from Majengo.
No woman had Tanzania
constitution in the group
8 Women are leaders at local level of
Msaranga and Majengo.
Out of 126 visited 54 women bought their
copy of the constitution for reading and
get prepared for the forthcoming review
process.
TUSONGE also signed a MoU for the
women coalition in Kilimanjaro for
constitution review process to contribute
to economic issues which we feel they are
important to be a component of the new
constitution
Improved nutrition for the
PLHA and families of TUSONGE beneficiaries
Kitchen portable gardens
which sometimes the nutritive values were not highly counted
DESUNE visit recommended high
nutritive value by linking TUSONGE with Meru Project supported by BftW where we were given potatoes with high
nutrition for both HIV and other people within the group
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“Ninamshukuru sana Mungu, kwa sasa nimeweza kutunza mahesabu yangu vizuri na
nimeelewa umuhimu wa kuwa na risiti“ Malekio E Temba – Msaranga
Thanks to Lord, now I am able to keep well my business record i.e book keeping and I
know the importance of having receipt in my business.
Mlek io Temba business record book
The portable garden of one beneficiary from Msaranga recommended by DESUNE
during their visit
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In summary, the project contributed to the following changes:
� Enhanced skills on entreprenuership and small business
� Increased economic income to project beneficiries.
� Improved record keeping among the project beneficiaries
� Increased confidence and willingness to demand for the rights of the women in
Majengo and Msaranga wards.
� Formulation of the network of entrepreneur of Majengo which is registered as an
independent entity for sustainability purpose
� Increased peace and harmony in many families as a result of the increased income
� Improved collaboration with LGA, municipal authority and other nongovernmental
organization e.g. DESUNE, EASUN, AMANI, EQUITAS-CANADA, FOKUS,
TAWREF, AJISO, KIWAKKUKI AND KWIECO
� Teamwork spirit has been realized through staff Friday meetings where experience
and organization values are constantly shared and intimacy support articulated.
� Publicity of TUSONGE trhough various network meetings attended as well as
through local radio programme which was done through Radio Moshi FM
� Participation in the 16days of fighing against gender based violences
A programme officer from BftW visited Tusonge beneficiaries in March 2012
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CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY TUSONGE THIS YEAR
1. Some members in the community joined the groups with mixed expectations of
getting business loans and per diems from TUSONGE. This was noted during the
mobilization stage of the of Msaranga group’s formation.
2. Lack of centrally located Local Government Authorities (LGA) venue for some of
Msaranga groups to conduct their training sessions. Initially the groups started
conducting the lessons in an individual family premise and now it has been shifted to
a Pentecostal church in a kindergarten classroom. The training venue for Msaranga is
not as conducive as you can see in the photograph below.
Section of group 2 in Msaranga during the Human right and gender training
3. Increased demand from the community members to join the groups and benefit from
the trainings is far beyond the capacity for the organization to handle. In Majengo
more 60 individuals are willing to join while in Msaranga 98 individuals dealing with
small business initiatives were so eager to be recruited by TUSONGE during this
period. However, initiatives are pursued by TUSONGE to see how the motivated
individuals could benefit from the empowerment process-, which have been offered
to others within same community.
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4. Much time was spent during the awareness raising and registration of the association
of entrepreneurs than planned due to the participatory process which TUSONGE
employed to ensure all members of the network are conversant and clear of the added
advantage of having the network in place. The constitution development processes
also took much time because of two and forth sharing of the ideas from the groups
before the lawyer consolidated them for registration, at the end of the day everyone
was comfortable for the collective way forward.
5. Deaths of 6 group members who are Flomena Rumisho, Mary Lyimo, Yusuph
Kipande Mohamed Ally, Anna Ally, and Patson Luvanda who is also a member of
PM&E team created a serious challenge and gap for the groups to proceed with the
planned activities.
E: CONCLUSION
Two years of TUSONGE working in the communities has encountered many successes
as well as challenges that TUSONGE need to reflect on for future engagement. The
project gained popularity within communities especially this year after introducing the
local radio programme. Many demands from the community to join the groups than the
capacity for TUSONGE to handle was evident especially in Msaranga ward. However,
TUSONGE has realized that continuous networking and collaboration with other
development actors in the community has raised confidence and organization profile. In
2012 TUSONGE was invited to be a co facilitator of International Human rights and
gender training in Montreal Canada. This strategic opportunity for TUSONGE has added
a lot of value in her participatory facilitation skills, but again has created an international
network for continuous learning and sharing of our best practices from the grassroots
initiatives of Kilimanjaro region.
TUSONGE also signed two MoU with likeminded organization this year to enhance the
mutual partnership on issues related to women and constitution review process in
Kilimanjaro region as well as Anti gender based violence network in the region. This is
perceived to be a strategic opportunity for TUSONGE to share economic challenges and
best practices gathered from this specific project.
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Through networking process TUSONGE was able to solicit fund for the Pilot project
July-December 2012 for extending her initiatives in rural set up of Siha District in
Kilimanjaro region. This support from JURK Norway facilitated TUSONGE to undertake
the mobilization process of Siha communities as well as conducting baseline survey,
which have laid benchmarks for the forthcoming project within same communities.
Additional staff for the project namely Project Accountant and Senior Field worker have
also facilitated the organization to work and deliver the expectations timely.
Internal weekly reflection meetings with staff has added a lot of value and developed
teamwork spirit as this is the occasion for sharing emerging challenges and lessons
gathered from the day to day implementation of the team for a joint way forward.
However, this year was a historic period where by 6 beneficiaries died. This is a great gap
for the labor and joint community initiative process. The deaths of the beneficiaries left
TUSONGE with more challenges on how to ensure a continuous support of the orphans
and this is the key aspect of the community groups look into very critically to ensure the
orphans remain supported on the social basic needs, which according to the group bylaws
are mainly education and health matters.
This year it was an election for the political parties within communities. TUSONGE is
happy to report that 12 beneficiaries gained confidence and rallied for various position of
which 8 were democratically elected.
Finally, the ToF Desune visit to TUSONGE added a lot of value in supporting the
organization to network and access some important project materials from other BftW
funded projects for creating bigger impact. We wish to acknowledge the linkage done to
Meru project, and Musoma. Through these two projects, TUSONGE was able to
exchange ideas and collect training materials like CD for the HIV/AIDS as well as
seedlings for the portable gardens.
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MEDIA AND DOCUMENTATION OF TUSONGE IN 2012
Pictorial manual for SME training to
support slow learners
Training manual for human right and
gender
SME handout provided by Tusonge to its
beneficiaries Tusonge SME training manual for the facilitator
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Tusonge training Manual for HIV/AIDS
Human right and gender handout
provided by Tusonge to its beneficiaries
SME handout provided by Tusonge to its
beneficiaries
Handout provided by Tusonge during
pilot project
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A signed MoU for the coalition of women for new constitution in
Kilimanjaro Region
Registration certificate for the entrepreneurs issued by Municipal
council
Tusonge first newsletter “Nguvuyetu” published in October – November 2012
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MEDIA CORNER
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TUSONGE local radio program in progress at Moshi FM. Beneficiaries sharing their
ideas for community awareness.
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TUSONGE IMPACT STORIES
Story I
Jen Lyimo is a woman entrepreneur who owns a retail shop at Msaranga ward, Msufini
hamlet. She joined one of the newly group established in Msaranga and attends
TUSONGE SME training.
“Biashara yangu imebadilika kabisa kwa k ipindi hik i kifupi. Nilifungua hili duka langu
mwaka jana mwezi 11 nik iwa na mtaji wa 300,000/= lak ini hadi kufik ia sasa nina mtaji
wa 700,000/=baada ya kuchukua mkopo wa 300,000/= kwenye k ikundi changu mwezi wa
6. Pia nilikuwa naendesha biashara yangu k iholela tu bila kuweka kumbukumbu yeyote”
Said by Jen Lyimo
My business has drastically changed in this short period of time; I started in November
2011 with a working capital of Tshs 300,000 but of late the capital has increased to
Tshs 700,000. This came after taking a loan of Tshs 300,000from my group together with
profit generated from my business this year. I have also improved my business record
keeping after attending Tusonge training. “Said by Jen Lyimo from Msaranga”
Name: Jen Lyimo
Sex: Female
Age: 28years
Group:No.2 from Msaranga
Rauya
Jen Lyimo in her retail shop
before training from
TUSONGE.
Jen Lyimo in her retailed
Shop after TUSONGE training.
Additional improv ements on
record keeping and
refrigerator
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DESUNE visit Jen Lyimo’s re tail shop as one of Tusonge beneficiary in Msaranga
DESUNE visit to Jen Lyimo’s retail shop as one of Tusonge beneficiary in Msaranga
Jen Lyimo business record book
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IMPACT STORY II
About Frank
Frank Mtambo is a tailor for more than 10 years in Majengo Moshi Municipality. He is
the one of TUSONGE pioneer during the pilot project in Majengo 2011. Before the
training, he was doing his business with very little knowledge of record keeping and very
small business capital. He worked for 10 years with only one sewing machine.
“Namshukuru Mungu sana kwa elimu niliyoipata kupitia TUSONGE, kwani nimekuwa
nik iifanya kazi hii kwa zaidi ya miaka kumi nik iwa na mashine moja tu lakini baada ya
kujiunga kwenye k ikundi na kupata elimu hadi wakati huu sasa nimeweza kununua
cherehani 5 ambazo nimezipata kwa kuchukua mikopo mara kadhaa ndani ya k ikundi
changu. Pia nimepata mafanik io makubwa sana kutokana na biashara yangu kwani
nimeweza kuwapatia wanangu elimu iliyo bora na mmoja wao yupo chuo k ikuu” pia kwa
mafanik io zaidi ninaishi kwa furaha na amani tele ndani ya familia yangu kwani
nimeweza kuanzisha biashara ndogo ya k ibanda nyumbani kwangu ambayo anaisimamia
mke wangu. Said by Frank Mtambo
I thanks God for the skills gained from TUSONGE, Todate I own five (5) sewing
machines from one. This is a dream to me. I have been able to employ three other tailors
to support me now.
Also through TUSONGE my daily income has increased and I am now able to pay school
fees for my child at the University level, and two at secondary levels. Currently my
family is happy and through this same business, I have expanded and opened a food
vendor shop for my wife.
Through business growth Frank Mtambo’s supported
his wife to supply food in the local area of their
residence in Majengo
Frank – add 3 employees and 5 sewing machines
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IMPACT STORY III
Fomarly Dominick Njau was the owner of retail shop
where he was only earning Tshs 3,000/= per day. Soon
after the training, he took a loan from his group and by
December 2011, he had made significant changes,
earning a profit of between Tshs 100,000 and 150,000
per day.
However, the big achievement in the year of 2011 is when I married in a very colorful
ceremony with support from my fellow group members in so many aspects.
This year he has taken a loan of 1,800,000/= from his group and bought a motorcycle
which he use it to generate income while his wife is operating the retail shop.
Name : Dominick S. Njau
Sex : Male
Age : 31 years
Location: Miembeni
Activity: Entrepreneur
Dominick Njau in his retail shop before marriage Dominick Njau wedding party with some of group members
Dominick’s wife in she is now running their family
their Retail shop while husband is now a transporter
Dominick Njau started by Retail shop now owning a
motorbike –a profit out of the former retail shop
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“Sikuwahi kutegemea kama na mimi ningeweza kuwa na pik ipik i yangu mwenyewe.
Faida niliyopata kupitia biashara yangu na mkopo niliyopata kupitia k ikundi changu
ndio vimenifik isha hapa nilipo.” Sasa nakusanya na bodaboda , mama anaendesha duka
letu.
I never expect that I will have my own motor bike in my life, but through Tusonge groups
every thing is possible. The loan from my group and some profit from my business help
me buy this motorcycle. This motorcycle is a direct means of transport to carry goods for
my retail shop at the same time I normally hire it locally as a means of transportation. I
real thank God
STORY IV
Halima joined group number two
since 2011 and attend the full
training of the pilot project in
Majengo. She started her
business 10 years ago. Before joining the group, she was employed by people with ability
to take loans from Banks and sell the shoes on their behalf. She was only paid a casual
laborer income based on daily sales. “This was only enough for my bus fare to the market
as well as buying food for my children back home. I was exploited by doing what I was
doing because of lacking business knowledge and capital.”
After joining TUSONGE, Halima started by buying a single share worth Tshs 1,000, a
situation which led her to access a loan of Tshs 300,000after a few months. Halima used
Name : Halima Mvumo
Sex : Female
Age : 50 years
Location : Miembeni
Activity : Selling of second hand shoes
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the money as her working capital and her business started growing each day. In June
2012, Halima took a loan of 1.5 Million from TUSONGE group which is also improving
her working capital.
Until this recently Halima’s business expanded and the working capital is about
2millions. She is also able to access the loan of not less than Tshs 4million from
TUSONGE groups.
“TUSONGE imekuwa ni mkombozi wangu maana nisingeweza kwenda benk i kuomba
mkopo wakanisik iliza. Sasa nina uhakika wa kupata pesa za biashara yangu kwa
masharti nafuu na kusaidiana na wenzangu zaidi kwenye mambo ya jamii
inayonizunguka.-Said Halima Mvumo
TUSONGE has been my savior! I never thought of having this business capital! I never
dreamt of going to bank for loan seeking as I had no collaterals. But through TUSONGE
I have been organized, trained and now accessing loan which made a great difference in
my day to day life!!
Through my business, I achieved to build my house of three rooms that I use to rent at a
rate Tshs 120,000 per month and this is a sustainable income for me.
Through TUSONGE HIV/AIDS training, I am a counsellor of HIV/AIDS patients in my
Ward for more than a year now. I have nine patients whom I provide the home based care
(HBC). In addition, I have two orphans’ children living with my family and I support
their social needs on education as well as health issues.
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