We are a group of women Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Scientists committed to enhancing social justice by mobilizing women to spearhead building adequate shelter for marginalized communities in Tanzania. TAWAH is officially registered as an NGO under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 in March 2011 with the registration number 4487.
Alleviate poverty and empower marginalized groups in Tanzania by applying our expertise to produce quality and affordable shelters and facilitate income generating opportunities.
Use innovative techniques to improve living conditions and build capacity for income generation among marginalized groups in Tanzania.
We seek new and creative ideas to build adequate shelter using locally available material in an innovative way in order to improve quality of life for marginalized groups
We work with a high level of transparency, integrity and accountability to the people we serve and those who support our projects
We collaborate with marginalized communities through participatory ways to achieve affordable and adequate shelters, and sustainable income generating programs
We believe in openness to ensure quality service and trustfulness
We believe in a continuous learning process by upgrading our skills and communities’ skills through the exchange of knowledge