“JIFUNZE UTOKE” Program is an initiative funded by the Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF) through the Affirmative Finance Action for Africa (AFAWA) program, in collaboration with Equity Bank Tanzania Ltd and ADC Tanzania Ltd (ADC). The aim is to build and develop businesses owned or operated by women (WSMEs) so they can access loans to run and grow their businesses. The program provides training on sustainable business operations, including Business Management, bookkeeping, marketing, sales, and tax compliance. Successful participants qualify for further individualized training to help them access loans from Equity Bank.
Expanded financial inclusion for women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs)
Increased readiness for loan applications through diagnostics and mentorship
Strengthened operational capacity for participating businesses
Enhanced economic participation of women across Tanzania
Jifunze Utoke Program Statistics
Total cohorts held: 12
Total women trained: 150+
Total women under Due Diligence (DD): 100+
Women who accessed finance: 25+
Project aims to:
Empower Women-owned businesses (WSMEs) with knowledge and skills to access finance
Provide training on sustainable business management and operations
Enable women entrepreneurs to qualify for loans from Equity Bank Tanzania
Support women’s economic participation and contribute to economic growth in Tanzania
Key Project Components
Training on Business Management, bookkeeping, marketing, sales, and tax compliance
Individualized business training for participants meeting the set criteria
Facilitate access to loans for qualified women entrepreneurs
Strengthen women entrepreneurs’ capacity to run sustainable businesses
Achievements
Conducted 12 cohorts training over the program period
Trained over 150+ women entrepreneurs in business management, financial literacy, value addition, marketing, tax compliance, wellness, and access to finance
100+ women progressed into due diligence and coaching for diagnostic assessments and financing readiness
25+ women accessed finance through facilitation by ADC and Equity Bank Tanzania
Improved business preparedness, record-keeping, and confidence among participating women entrepreneurs
Project Impact
Expanded financial inclusion for women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs)
Increased readiness for loan applications through diagnostics and mentorship
Strengthened operational capacity for participating businesses
Enhanced economic participation of women across Tanzania
Jifunze Utoke Program Statistics
Total cohorts held: 12
Total women trained: 150+
Total women under Due Diligence (DD): 100+
Women who accessed finance: 25+
Project aims to:
Empower Women-owned businesses (WSMEs) with knowledge and skills to access finance
Provide training on sustainable business management and operations
Enable women entrepreneurs to qualify for loans from Equity Bank Tanzania
Support women’s economic participation and contribute to economic growth in Tanzania
Key Project Components
Training on Business Management, bookkeeping, marketing, sales, and tax compliance
Individualized business training for participants meeting the set criteria
Facilitate access to loans for qualified women entrepreneurs
Strengthen women entrepreneurs’ capacity to run sustainable businesses
Achievements
Conducted 12 cohorts training over the program period
Trained over 150+ women entrepreneurs in business management, financial literacy, value addition, marketing, tax compliance, wellness, and access to finance
100+ women progressed into due diligence and coaching for diagnostic assessments and financing readiness
25+ women accessed finance through facilitation by ADC and Equity Bank Tanzania
Improved business preparedness, record-keeping, and confidence among participating women entrepreneurs
Project Impact
Expanded financial inclusion for women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs)
Increased readiness for loan applications through diagnostics and mentorship
Strengthened operational capacity for participating businesses
Enhanced economic participation of women across Tanzania
“JIFUNZE UTOKE” is a transformative program designed to empower women entrepreneurs in Tanzania through business training and access to finance. Supported by AGF, Equity Bank Tanzania, and ADC Tanzania, the program equips WSMEs with critical skills, mentorship, diagnostics, and financial facilitation to grow sustainable businesses and enhance their economic potential.
JIFUNZE UTOKE is a program funded by the Africa Guarantee Fund through AFAWA, in partnership with Equity Bank Tanzania and ADC Tanzania. It aims to empower women-owned businesses (WSMEs) with training in areas like management, marketing, bookkeeping, and tax compliance. Graduates may receive tailored support to access loans from Equity Bank.
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