15 Years of TAWAH
Celebrate With Us15 Years
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Our Story

15 Years of ShapingDreams & Breaking Barriers

Since 2011, TAWAH has been shaping dreams and breaking barriers, paving the way for women to thrive in the construction industry while empowering communities through the delivery of safe, dignified homes for marginalized groups.

TAWAH Field Impact
15+Years of Impact
GoldWorld Habitat Award
750+Girls Educated
100sWomen Builders
The Shift We Make

Milestone Timeline

2012
Empowering 27 Maasai Women Builders
IMPROVEMENT OF TRADITIONAL MAASAI HOUSEs

Empowering 27 Maasai Women Builders

In partnership with the UNESCO Tanzania Office, TAWAH trained 27 Maasai women builders and constructed two affordable, durable, and smoke-free homes in Ololosokwan.

2012
Safe Shelter for Flood Victims
MABWEPANDE HOMES

Safe Shelter for Flood Victims

In response to devastating floods, TAWAH constructed six homes for displaced families relocated to Mabwepande, Dar es Salaam.

2019
Inclusive Education for 135 Children
PONGWE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Inclusive Education for 135 Children

TAWAH constructed a three-classroom block for children with special needs in Pongwe.

2019
Educating 750+ Girls Annually
JOKATE MWEGELO SECONDARY SCHOOL

Educating 750+ Girls Annually

TAWAH designed and supervised the construction of a master plan, two classroom blocks, and a girls' hostel in Kisarawe.

2021
Built by Women, for Women
VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR WOMEN

Built by Women, for Women

Established as a space for empowerment and growth, the TAWAH Vocational Training Centre has become a beacon of transformation.

2024
11 Homes for Vulnerable Families
IMPROVED SANITATION & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

11 Homes for Vulnerable Families

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Tanzania, TAWAH constructed 11 homes for vulnerable families led by women as sole providers in Mhaga Village and Chanika.

2025
Gold Award Winner
THE NOBEL YEAR

Gold Award Winner

In 2025, TAWAH reached a major milestone with the success of the Women's Knowledge Hub in Mhaga village being named the GOLD AWARD WINNER of the World Habitat Awards, organized by World Habitat in partnership with UN-Habitat.

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On behalf of Tanzania Women Architects for Humanity (TAWAH), I would like to express our deepest appreciation for your continued support. Through your valuable support, we have been recognized globally, trained women builders across different regions of Tanzania, advanced the development of our Vocational Training Centre, created employment opportunities, and strengthened partnerships.

As we reflect on 15 years of TAWAH shaping dreams and breaking barriers, we are encouraged by the knowledge that we are not alone, and that many more lives will continue to be positively impacted through this shared journey.