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   Prioritizing locally led solutions.
Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.

WHO WE ARE

We are a gender equal organization dedicated to fostering social and economic  rights benefits all segments of society. All our interventions aim to reduce inequality, create equitable opportunities, and ensure that economic progress translates into improving living standards for everyone.

Mission

Our mission is to advance inclusive growth by championing equitable opportunities, fostering diverse economic participation, and promoting social well-being for all.

Values

  • Equity and Justice

  • Inclusivity

  • Empowerment

  • Sustainability

  • Collaboration and Partnership

  • Transparency and Accountability

  • Holistic Development

  • Innovation

Approach

SET Africa uses People Centered Approach where community engagement and empowerment are key.

We involve local communities in decision-making processes to ensure their needs and perspectives are prioritized.

WHAT WE DO

We offer a full spectrum of services to help organizations work better while building lasting impact for our communities.

1

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

Capacity Development and Technical Assistance are crucial strategies for empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to achieve their objectives and sustain development outcomes. We embark on needs assessment, enhance skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to achieve effective performance.

2

Monitoring and Evaluation

Our undertakings involve assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of projects, programs, policies, or interventions. We assist organizations to design M&E Frameworks including defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish M&E Plans. We also do Data Analysis, Reporting, Capacity Building, Quality Assurance, knowledge management as well as feedback and learning.

3

Policy Advocacy and Social Campaigns

Our role involves activities and strategies aimed at influencing public policy, decision -making processes and social behavior change to bring about change that reflects the interests and needs of a particular groups or issues. We facilitate stakeholders to voice their concerns, propose solutions and hold policy makers accountable.

4

Vocational Training and Career Counseling

Our role involves activities and strategies aimed at influencing public policy, decision -making processes and social behavior change to bring about change that reflects the interests and needs of a particular groups or issues. We facilitate stakeholders to voice their concerns, propose solutions and hold policy makers accountable.

5

Program Design and Implementation

We work with a diverse of partners in  designing and executing programs aimed at achieving specific objectives and outcomes. Some of the roles we play include ensuring program is well -structures, effectively coordinated and managed, capable of delivering the desired results.

6

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support Services

Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in increasing economic growth and prosperity.

As an Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) we provide business support services to Tanzanian women and youth entrepreneurs across all sectors so that they can start, scale and sustain their entrepreneurial ventures based on their unique needs to maximize the impact of their investments and support positive social and economic change.

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7

Leadership and Exchange Program

AT SET Africa we inspire change through promoting cultural understanding, fostering global citizenship, and facilitating personal and professional growth through international exchange experiences.

​Some of the activities we do include Program Development which entails design and develop exchange programs tailored to specific audiences, such as students, professionals, or volunteers. To enhance the impact of our programs, we establish partnerships with host institutions, organizations, and agencies in other countries to coordinate logistics, accommodation, and activities for participants.

                      FOCUS AREAS

SET Africa the local partner for international development across diverse sectors. We collaborate will all sorts of stakeholders including government, development partners, CSOs, FBOs, CBOs, private sector and individuals that are sharing the same values with us in accelerating solutions for hardly pressing development challenges.

                  Our Projects

Mlali Horticulture Innovation and Trade Center (M-HIT)

M-HIT is a rural jobs promotion initiative which provides the opportunity to address some of the fundamental constraints to agricultural growth in Mvomero District. The centre aims to contribute to reduced food insecurity, poverty reduction and building of community and household resilience. M-HIT takes an Agricultural Value Chain Approach including supporting the development of producer associations. The Centre support and complement the entire value chain by supporting farmer households engaged in the identified value chains of horticulture subsector. The initiative has trained 20 young women on vegetables processing and food safety, and they are currently working at the centre. M-HIT in collaboration with the Mlali Village authority has identified women small holder vegetable farmers and working with them to build their capacity for increasing production and access to market. M-HIT has four main components, namely: (i) increase agricultural productivity and production; (ii) improve market-place economic and social infrastructure; (iii) enhance market and trade enabling environment; and (iv) project management and coordination. Project Objectives The development goal of M-HIT is to contribute to reduced food insecurity, poverty reduction and building of community and household resilience. Specific objectives include to: (i) increase agricultural productivity, (ii) increase agro-processing, aggregation and marketing of agricultural produce, and (iii) increase trade in agricultural products. Beneficiaries The project will benefit 150 farming households (about 800 individuals) in the Mvomero District of which 75% are women and young girls.

Strengthening Women Cooperatives for Impact (WomenCooP)

Worldwide Cooperatives proven to have positive social and economic outcomes for its members. Cooperatives are creating jobs and increasing income for members, improving livelihoods through the provision of basic services, and boosting women's leadership and management experiences. Through Strengthening Women Cooperatives for Impact initiative (WomenCoop), SET Africa is working to strengthen women cooperatives in Tanzania as a platform to investing in women for impact. Women Cooperatives Project works to enhance the participation of women in food value chain in an effective manner. Some of the services we provide include relevant training and business skills development, leadership skills, thereby improving their productive capacity and incomes. We have so far supported 13 women cooperatives in Kigoma, Morogoro and Simiyu. The goal is to have at least 10 strong cooperatives in each region of Tanzania Mainland.

Africa Women Innovation, Trade and Investment Accelerator (AWITIA)

AWITIA is working to address barriers deterring female and youth entrepreneurs to competitively participate in both local and global markets. At AWITIA we provide technical assistance related to entrepreneurial ecosystem support services including provide training, networks, mentoring, business formalization, legal services, market access, reputation and fundraising support. The Accelerator serves women and youth entrepreneurs across all sectors offering them tailored business support services derisking and upgrading them into inventors' ready status allowing them to unlock their full potential and thrive. AWITIA act as a link between women/youth suppliers and buyers/investors from both public and private sectors.

OUR VISION

We are proudly championing the 17 SDGs

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CONTACT

CONTACT US

OUR ADDRESS

Kiweri Road, Msasani                               Mlali Horticulture Innovation & Trade Center
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania                          Old World Vision Building

                                                                     Mlali Village, Mvomero-Morogoro - Tanzania
Email: coordinator@setafrica.org           Email: coordinator@setafrica.org
Tel:  +255 767 215 228                              Tel: +255 767 215 228
 

 

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