The word “pamoja” (Pa1) comes from Swahili and means “together”. This motto characterizes the work of our association, which is committed to working together for Africa. Pa1 mainly supports young women in Kigamboni, Tanzania, by encouraging them to help themselves. Particular attention is paid to training in tailoring so that the women have the opportunity to pursue a profession independently. In addition, they also receive training in hairdressing and computer courses so that they can find employment in an office. This support is intended to help the women find their way into self-employment and thus improve their lives.
The young women learn all the basic skills they need to pursue the profession of dressmaking, which is still very important in Tanzania.
The training also includes the teaching of other practical skills, including batik, hairdressing, pottery workshops, computer courses and gardening.
School education in Tanzania is too expensive for many families and is also of very poor quality, which is why the girls at Pa1 receive English, household and sex education lessons. Although there is an education system in Tanzania, many children still do not go to school or do not complete their education due to limited resources and regional disparities.
To ensure that the students have a good start to their professional lives after completing their course, we support them in their job search. We also commission them to sew various products, which are then sold at various markets or events in South Tyrol. The proceeds go to the project and the girls earn their own income at the same time.