Pwani Region women's union receives funding and motorcycles

Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa and Special Seats MP Mariam Ibrahimu have announced significant financial and material support for the Tanzania Women's Union (UWT) in the Pwani Region to promote economic empowerment.

Mchengerwa contributed 35.1 million Tanzanian shillings to fund the construction of housing for UWT secretaries at both the regional and district levels. He emphasized the importance of women achieving economic independence and maintaining national peace.

In a separate contribution aimed at income generation, Mariam Ibrahimu donated 10 motorcycles to be used as a community project across various districts in the Pwani Region. Additionally, she provided construction materials valued at 20 million shillings to assist in completing the regional UWT official's residence. These initiatives are intended to reduce dependency and provide sustainable income sources for women in the region.