Hand in Hand Eastern Africa – Tanzania (HiH EA-TZ) is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to alleviating poverty through the creation of sustainable enterprises and jobs, particularly focusing on empowering women and youth. Operating since 2016, HiH EA-TZ is part of the broader Hand in Hand Global Network and functions primarily through its branches in Arusha and Moshi.

? About HiH EA-TZ
HiH EA-TZ employs a self-help approach that includes:



Social Mobilization: Forming community groups, mainly comprising women, to support each other.


Business Training: Providing skills and knowledge to develop small businesses.


Access to Credit: Facilitating loans and financial services to support enterprise growth.


Market Linkages: Connecting entrepreneurs to markets to scale their businesses.


This integrated model aims to improve income levels, food security, education, healthcare access, and overall livelihoods.

? Contact Information


Head Office: Summit Centre Ltd, 4th Floor, West Wing, Block A, along Sokoine Road, Arusha, Tanzania


Postal Address: P.O. Box 7152, Arusha


Telephone: +255 743 720 805


Email: info@handinhandea.or.tz


Website: handinhandea.or.tz


? Social Media


Instagram: @handinhandea_tanzania


X (formerly Twitter): @HandinHandTZ


? Key Initiatives
HiH EA-TZ implements various projects aimed at economic and social empowerment, including:



Climbing Out of Poverty: Empowering individuals to start and grow enterprises.


Empowering Young Generation with Digital Enterprise: Providing digital skills and opportunities to youth.


Supporting Local Livelihoods and Value Chains: Enhancing agricultural and other local value chains.


Bridging the Gender and Opportunity Gap: Promoting gender equality in economic participation.


Increasing Net-Worth of Underserved Actors: Building financial capacity among marginalized groups.


Working Together for Change: Implementing gender-transformative approaches to women’s entrepreneurship.


These initiatives have led to significant impacts, such as the facilitation of biogas training and installations in the Kilimanjaro Region through the Scaling Up Project.