Mwanza called, we answered!
Our Jamii Tech Incubation Program was off the charts!
Can you believe it? The last three months at Twende have been an absolute blast! We’ve been shaking things up, knocking on the lake’s doors (well, turns out there were no doors, just eager hands and open minds ready to soak up some skills and knowledge).
Our Jamii Tech Incubation Program in Mwanza was off the charts! The SIDO TLed team totally rocked it, handpicking 16 incredible participants aged 18-35 who blew our minds with three life-changing technologies. Massive shout-out to the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation for the funding and support we needed to bring this project to life.
Our mission was simple yet solid: to empower the local community with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and co-create technological solutions to their challenges, ultimately leading to increased income and opportunities.
The program ran for four weeks, and boy, was it a success! We achieved mind-blowing results and the projects are currently being incubated at SIDO in Mwanza.
The innovators surpassed expectations and delivered three working prototypes: a chain-linking machine (fence maker), a Box shaper, and a fish dryer (pictured above).
We’re totally confident that these technologies will grow into successful businesses. Watch out, world!
Innovators proudly showcasing their box shaping machine during the graduation ceremony.
Innovators proudly showcasing their box shaping machine during the graduation ceremony.
Program Updates
Women in Hardware Tech – Maker Girl Edition
Recognizing the importance of gender equality in the innovation field, we launched an initiative aimed at empowering women aged 14-25 to develop their creative skills. Since its inception in 2021, we have welcomed numerous participants from partner organizations. Our program focuses on providing female participants with the necessary skills for innovation, design, and creativity, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
This year, we joined forces with The Girls Foundation of Tanzania (TGFT) and Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative (GLAMI). Together, we conducted a five-day Creative Capacity Building workshop, where 10 girls aged 14-25 took part. The workshop yielded promising projects, such as an onions chopper and a machine for sorting rice, highlighting the immense potential of girls in the hardware technology domain.
Joyful expressions as participants take part in prototyping.
Girls in Action: fun in the makerspace.
Introducing ‘Humans of Twende’
In our newsletters, we will be shining a spotlight on the individuals who contribute to our mission.
This includes our partners, board members, staff team, interns, volunteers, donors, innovators and anyone who supports our work.
In this edition, we are thrilled to introduce our incredible volunteers. These are dedicated individuals who selflessly offer their time and expertise without expecting any financial compensation.
We deeply value and appreciate their remarkable contributions.
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