Using technology to aid farming in rural Tanzania
On 26th April 2021, we commenced agri-technology farmer training in Matare, Serengeti. This is an exciting way of supporting the local community with their work, whilst also engaging the attendees in education and conversation around gender based violence.
Detecting pests in Maize and Cassava with the PlantNuru app
Although in theory there are networks of agriculture extension officers to help them, often in practice they are too far away to be of any use. Therefore, we were very pleased to learn of the PlantVillage Nuru app which seeks to help farmers improve their practice.
Rhobi Participates in Women’s Health Talk
East African Education Foundation and TUHEDA hosted a Women’s Health Talk to discuss the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM). Hope founder, Rhobi Samwelly, joined a panel with OB-GYN specialist Dr. Leila Rusamba and international broadcaster Zuhra Yunus.
Debating Gender-Based Violence with male villagers in Northern Tanzania
In December 2020, we held debates with 60 local men in Bonchugu village and Nyamburi village, Northern Tanzania, around the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) and other forms of gender-based violence.
Fighting FGM with Maps
Crowd2Map founder Janet Chapman and Hope founder Rhobi Samwelly discussed how they use mapping tools to rescue girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in rural Tanzania.
How mapping is helping Tanzanian villages source water
At the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team global conference on Friday December 4 2020, Herry Kasunga talked about the Water Source mapping project that he has been coordinating with the Hope for Girls and Women digital champions. This is an extremely important project as the majority of people in Mara, as in the rest of Tanzania, are … Continue reading How mapping is helping Tanzanian villages source water
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