Thematic Area

Social Economic Empowerment

Creating sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable communities.

Our Commitment

Livelihoods that Last

We foster sustainable economic growth through microfinance, small-business development and innovative programs that create lasting opportunities for vulnerable groups.

Our livelihoods model pairs financial inclusion with practical enterprise coaching — recognizing that capital alone does not transform lives without skills, markets and confidence.

Women, youth and persons with disabilities are at the centre of every program we design.

The People

Social Economic Empowerment Team

LK

Livelihoods Lead

Lillian Kalinga

Shapes ASUTA's enterprise portfolio with a focus on women-led micro and small businesses.

Impact under ASUTA

USD 480kDisbursed

1.6kEntrepreneurs

12Value chains

7 yrsWith ASUTA

HM

Microfinance Officer

Hassan Mvungi

Oversees village savings and loan associations and the responsible-credit framework.

Impact under ASUTA

14VSLAs

USD 92kSaved

3%Default

5 yrsWith ASUTA

ZM

Enterprise Coach

Zainab Mtui

Coaches first-time entrepreneurs from idea to first sale, with a strong focus on dignity and craft.

Impact under ASUTA

260Coachees

42Active firms

18Markets

3 yrsWith ASUTA

Our Work

Projects in Social Economic Empowerment

Wajasiriamali Wetu

Ongoing

Wajasiriamali Wetu

Microfinance + coaching for 600 women entrepreneurs in peri-urban Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam2025

Vijana Biashara

Completed

Vijana Biashara

Youth enterprise bootcamp graduating 240 young founders with seed grants.

Morogoro2023

Blue Economy Livelihoods

Ongoing

Blue Economy Livelihoods

Supporting coastal women in sustainable seaweed and fish-processing enterprises.

Pwani2024

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