OUR HISTORY
The Movement of Women with Disabilities in Tanzania (MOWADITA) is an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities across Tanzania. It focuses on ensuring that women and girls with disabilities have equal opportunities in leadership, economic participation, and societal inclusion.
MOWADITA is a non-governmental, non-partisan, voluntary and non-profit making organization registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 with registration No. 00NGO/R/1893 of May 17th 2021.
MOVEMENT OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES IN TANZANIA (MOWADITA)
Current Interventions
Currently, MOWADITA is stabilizing its operations by enrolling new members, soliciting relevant partnerships and networks while maintaining its partnership and collaboration with Action on Disability and Development (ADD) International, Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) and UN Women among other stakeholders.
In collaboration with UN Women and ADD International, under the support of the Finnish Embassy in Tanzania, MOWADITA has been implementing projects aimed at enhancing the leadership and economic rights of women with disabilities, targeting six regions namely: Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Lindi, Mtwara, and Singida.
A flagship project titled ‘’the Women with Disabilities Leadership and Economic Rights (WDLER)’’ seeks to build capacities among women with disabilities, enabling them to engage effectively in leadership roles and improve their economic standing. This project also provides grants to support sustainable initiatives proposed by these women.
Through these efforts, MOWADITA plays a crucial role in amplifying the voices of women and girls with disabilities, advocating for their rights, and promoting their active participation in all facets of society.