Programs

Our Programs

Choma DWDA implements programs in alignment with national development priorities and global frameworks such as the SDGs. Key focus areas include:

Empowerment
Social Justice
Climate Justice

Women’s Economic Empowerment

  • Village Savings & Lending Associations (VSLAs)
  • Entrepreneurship and business development skills
  • Climate-smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods
  • Access to markets and agricultural value chains

Gender Equality & Social Justice

  • Gender-based violence prevention and response
  • Community awareness campaigns on women’s rights
  • Strengthening women’s leadership in community structures
  • Ending harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls

Advocacy, Policy Engagement & Governance

  • Evidence-based advocacy on land rights, economic inclusion, and gender equality
  • Participation in district and provincial development platforms
  • Legal literacy and community sensitization
  • Working with traditional and civic leaders to shift social norms

Youth Empowerment

  • Skills development and youth leadership
  • Engagement of young women and men in community development
  • Awareness on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR)

Climate Justice & Environmental Resilience

  • Climate-smart agriculture education for rural women
  • Sustainable forestry management
  • Community adaptation strategies for drought-prone areas