On March 8th, TCF celebrated International Women’s Day by giving thanks to all the incredible women who make our work possible! A special gathering was held for the Rift Valley Women’s Group (RVWG) Mamas at their brand-new workspace located in Oldeani.

As we look back on the past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every member of our extended TCF family who helped make our work possible! We have achieved so much together and are proud of the meaningful progress we have made.

Last month, over 500 members of the Oldeani community visited the Rift Valley Children’s Village to celebrate the 15th Annual REAP Day hosted by our Rifty Economic Advancement Program (REAP).  

To turn her dreams into reality, in 2010, Elfrida Safari joined our Rifty Economic Advancement Program (REAP) which provides local entrepreneurs with the necessary loans, business training, and resources to successfully launch and operate a small business.

In Tanzania, 15% of rural households are defined as food insecure. As an organization, we are actively monitoring additional threats to food security as Tanzania continues to be impacted by secondary impacts of the pandemic, rising global food prices, and a below-average rainy season.

With access to increasing loans and foundational business support through our Rifty Economic Advancement Program (REAP), average incomes in the Oldeani community have more than doubled. Over the last month, we’ve seen the tangible results of this as loan repayments from community members have increased by 4%.

Our Microfinance Program takes on a new strategy and new name. Meet our Rifty Economic Advancement Program!

Back in 2018, we formed a beekeeping team comprised of 13 female and 17 male REAP members that trained with us in the art of sustainable honey harvesting. Maintaining beehives is no simple task. Our 30 keepers learned how to clean, bait and colonize hives as well as practiced making honey filtering systems and harvesting beeswax for candles and creams.