Woven Connect

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5

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20

Reviews


15

Years in business

This project was created due to the desire to combine Tanzanian Fashion with a good cause: improve the living standards for the community members.

Who we are? What we do?

This empowerment project was founded in 2009 with the desire to combine Tanzanian Fashion with a good cause. 

Initially, the project was dedicated to women coming from difficult family situations, but then it developed into a project for all the community members. Today they ...

Review Description

Who we are? What we do?

This empowerment project was founded in 2009 with the desire to combine Tanzanian Fashion with a good cause. 

Initially, the project was dedicated to women coming from difficult family situations, but then it developed into a project for all the community members. Today they manufacture shawls, carpets, blankets, necklaces, belts, bracelets, earrings, key chains, and other goods to secure a fair income for the women and men in their community.

At the moment we have a team of 10 people that directly work on the project every day. 8 members of our team are working in the production of weaved products, batik and jewelry and the other two multitask between management and product development. The team is made of 4 men and 6 women. 

Where we work?

Our workshop is located in a very safe neighborhood 2.8 Kilometers (1.7 Miles) from the Arusha city center (Arusha Region, Tanzania) and easily accessible by public transport. 

Our mission

Our mission is to put the community at the center. Indeed, in Tanzania, it is common that one member of the family provides for all the others. So thanks to the solidarity chain created through this project, the goal of various families to access decent living, studies, health, etc can be achieved. 

Our goal

Our goal is to improve the lives of our community through handcraft skills together with entrepreneurship skills. We want to reach more people in our community, offer them training as well as helping them find a market for their products at the best prices.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for anyone willing to contribute to improving our way of operating the project. No special skills are required but the key areas that we seek help in are marketing content creators, business management, product development. 

Why choose us?

Choosing us will give you the chance for a unique and true experience living the Tanzanian life and getting the first-hand experience of having and operating a business in Africa.


Contact Person

Justin Linus

  Excellent response rate

Woven Connect reviews

Claire Kuyper rating5.0

2024 at Community Empowerment Supporter

Review for Volunteering Claire Kuyper – Nationality Australian. My biggest concern when travelling to Tanzania as a mature white woman was my safety. This was quickly quelled when I arrived at the Woven Connect house. To my surprise and delight, I had a lovely bedroom, with an ensuite shower ...
Emilie PIRLOT rating5.0

2023 at Community Empowerment Supporter

During my impactful volunteer experience in Tanzania with Woven Connect, I played a key role in shaping the association's strategic vision. Working closely with the dedicated team, I crafted compelling content for their website and led workshops that enhanced organizational efficiency. Justin, the ...
Melania Kalz rating5.0

2023 at Community Empowerment Supporter

It was a beautiful experience where I've learned many things, not only at the Afrikan Wear Design with mama Hokororo, but also with different things we did with Justin. I am happy for it because I could live with them and see the everyday life. The Afrikan Wear Design is a nice project and perfect ...
Sarah Hartley rating5.0

2023 at Community Empowerment Supporter

Joining the Community Empowerment Project for the whole of May was a memorable and un forgettable experience. Being a young (24) girl I was nervous to go to Tanzania alone however everywhere was safe and I was made to feel very comfortable by Justin and his team at The Woven House hostel. I learnt ...
Helma Smits rating5.0

2023 at Community Empowerment Supporter

For me it was the first time that I did any volunteer work in a foreign country. I received a warm welcome from Justin Hokororo and his team at The Woven House and the project which is run by his mother Marylin Hokororo. I made jewelry together with her. They also showed me how the weaving process ...
Anna Braun rating5.0

2020 at Community Empowerment Supporter

I still frequently love to think back to my time at Afrikan Wear, it was a very unique and incredibly enriching experience. The team gave me a very warm welcome from the beginning and I always felt safe and understood. Everyone was able to contribute their ideas and together we worked on them. I ...

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