Women and girls are at the forefront of climate action when given the right tools, skills, and opportunities. Through the Women’s Empowerment for Livelihoods and Leadership (W.E.L.L.) Project, Global Impact Transformation (GIT) is working with communities across Tanzania to promote climate-smart livelihoods, strengthen economic resilience, and advance women-led solutions to environmental This initiative enables women to earn income through climate-smart activities while reducing environmental degradation. By strengthening practical skills and local enterprise, it directly improves household livelihoods and reinforces women’s leadership in community climate action. This initiative enables women to earn income through climate-smart activities while reducing environmental degradation. By strengthening practical skills and local enterprise, it directly improves household livelihoods and reinforces women’s leadership in community climate action.
Strengthening Women-Led Climate Solutions at Community Level
By Communication team
In response to growing climate vulnerabilities and the urgent need for locally led solutions, Global Impact Transformation (GIT) is implementing the Women’s Empowerment for Livelihoods and Leadership (W.E.L.L.) Project to strengthen women’s leadership in climate action. The initiative promotes sustainable livelihoods, environmental protection, and inclusive development across climate-affected communities in Tanzania.Through the W.E.L.L. Project, GIT is advancing community-driven climate solutions by empowering women and girls as key agents of change. By strengthening local capacities, promoting climate-smart livelihoods, and supporting environmental stewardship, the project enhances both economic resilience and long-term sustainability at the grassroots level.
As part of this commitment, GIT recently conducted a field visit to Handeni District in Tanga Region, engaging members of the Tuchangamke Group in hands-on training on alternative charcoal production, a climate-smart solution that reduces deforestation, lowers carbon emissions, and improves household incomes.
The field engagement focused on equipping women with practical skills to produce environmentally friendly fuel alternatives, contributing to cleaner energy use and sustainable natural resource management. The activity also provided space for reflection, learning, and joint planning to strengthen implementation and scale impact.The visit was graced by the Ward Executive Officer, underscoring the importance of collaboration between local government structures, civil society, and community-based groups in advancing climate resilience and sustainable development. Together, participants reviewed progress, identified emerging challenges, and agreed on priority actions to enhance women’s leadership in climate-smart livelihoods.
This initiative enables women to earn income through climate-smart activities while reducing environmental degradation. By strengthening practical skills and local enterprise, it directly improves household livelihoods and reinforces women’s leadership in community climate action.
Scaling Impact Across Vulnerable and Underserved Communities.
Beyond Tanga Region, GIT continues to expand its work with women and girls across some of Tanzania’s most climate-vulnerable and underserved areas. Through the W.E.L.L. Project and related initiatives, GIT has supported the establishment and strengthening of women-led groups in Bagamoyo District (Coastal Region) promoting sustainable livelihoods and climate-resilient economic activities, Mtwara Region, including communities along the Tanzania–Mozambique border, where climate shocks and energy poverty disproportionately affect women and Girls, as well as in Dar es Salaam, particularly in Tandale and Manzese, where women and girls face compounded challenges linked to urban poverty, environmental degradation, and limited access to clean energy.
Across these locations, GIT works closely with communities to promote alternative energy solutions, green entrepreneurship, leadership development, and environmental conservation, ensuring that women and girls are not only beneficiaries, but leaders of climate action and local transformation.
Advancing Gender-Responsive and Locally Led Development
The W.E.L.L. Project reflects GIT’s commitment to gender-responsive, locally led, and sustainable development approaches. By investing in women’s skills, leadership, and economic opportunities, the initiative contributes to:
• Reduced environmental degradation and deforestation
• Increased household income and livelihood security
• Stronger community ownership of climate solutions
• Enhanced participation of women and girls in decision-making processes
These efforts align with national development priorities and global commitments on climate action, gender equality, and sustainable development.
Partner With Us:
GIT continues to expand its impact through strategic partnerships, community collaboration, and innovative programming. We welcome partners, donors, and institutions interested in supporting women-led climate action and sustainable livelihoods.
For partnerships, collaboration, or support, please contact us at:
info@globalimpacttransformation.org
Together, we can scale locally driven solutions that empower women and girls, protect the environment, and build resilient communities for generations to come.
