We believe that empowering women means empowering entire communities. The Women Empowerment initiative by Vion Africa Travel Tours supports women in rural areas through business training, mentorship, and access to micro-loans. Many of these women are artisans, farmers, or mothers who carry the weight of their families with resilience. By providing resources and confidence, we help them turn their ideas into thriving enterprises. Our vision is to see a Tanzania where women lead businesses, guide communities, and inspire the next generation. We celebrate every story of transformation — from a single sewing machine becoming a family’s livelihood to a small group of women turning local crafts into international exports.
“Empowered hands create empowered lives.”
For years, Mama Halima sold handmade jewelry by the roadside in Arusha. With limited access to customers, her business barely sustained her children. Through our women's entrepreneurship program, she received marketing training and a small loan to expand her craft collection. Today, her jewelry is featured in tourist shops, and she has hired three other women to help meet growing demand. Her confidence shines as bright as her creations.
Mama Halima
Craft Entrepreneur
“Education is the seed of empowerment.”
This group of 40 women came together through our leadership and financial literacy workshops. They learned budgeting, savings, and digital marketing — skills that allowed them to turn local farming products into market-ready goods. Today, they have opened a small cooperative store, helping them achieve independence and stability for their families.
Arusha Women's Group
Training Program
“Dreams stitched into reality.”
Zawadi’s dream was to own a tailoring business, but she lacked resources and machines. Through our empowerment fund, she received a sewing kit, mentorship, and a digital training course. Now she runs her own shop in Moshi and trains other young women interested in design. Her vibrant fabrics tell stories of hope stitched into every seam.
Zawadi James
Tailor