Think Equal, Lead Smart
Advancing an Inclusive Economy
TELS creates stronger pathways for women to participate, grow and lead within Tanzania’s economy. The initiative addresses the policy, structural, social and cultural barriers affecting women-led enterprises while strengthening access to the skills, networks and opportunities needed to formalise, compete and grow.
800+
Women-led MSMEs reached
5
Training areas
National
Expansion ahead
TELS in the field
Our approach
Our approach
What TELS addresses
- Policy
- Inclusive policies that remove structural barriers.
- Socio-economic structures
- Fair access to resources, markets and opportunities.
- Culture
- Problem beliefs and mindsets that hold women back.
- Societal norms
- Challenging norms and stereotypes that limit potential.
Training areas
- Leadership
- Build confidence and lead with purpose.
- Entrepreneurship
- Start, grow and sustain thriving enterprises.
- Financial literacy
- Make informed financial decisions and plan ahead.
- Digital skills
- Use digital tools to work smarter and reach further.
- Business formalisation
- Operate legally, compete better and grow.
Why it matters
- Economic leadership
- More women in decision-making and leadership roles.
- Business growth
- Stronger, more resilient women-led enterprises and jobs created.
- Systems change
- Building an inclusive economy for the generations to come.
Partner on Think Equal, Lead Smart
TELS grows through companies that put their reach, expertise and funding behind women-led enterprise.