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CRDB Bank Foundation commits 2 billion shillings to empower women and youth in Dodoma, providing capital and assets to kickstart grassroots economic growth.

In a massive vote of confidence for Tanzania’s grassroots economy, the CRDB Bank Foundation has unleashed a 2.0 billion shilling war chest aimed squarely at the women and youth of Dodoma. This injection, delivered through the flagship iMbeju Programme, is set to turbocharge the economic engine of the Mtumba Constituency, proving that high finance can indeed reach the dusty streets of the peri-urban informal sector.
The capital infusion is a direct assault on the barrier of "unbankability." By placing substantial funds into the hands of groups like the Umoja wa Wanawake na Samia, the bank is operationalizing the concept of financial inclusion. This is not charity; it is seed capital for the next generation of Tanzanian enterprises, backed by the muscle of the country’s largest lender.
The ceremony was marked by the handover of 20 motorcycles to youth groups—a practical, tangible asset that translates immediately into jobs and logistics capacity. Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde, receiving the support, framed it as a model for public-private partnership. "This is a strategic investment," he noted, emphasizing that the ripple effects would be felt in household incomes across the region.
CRDB Bank Foundation Managing Director Tully Mwambapa articulated a vision where human capital is the primary asset class. "Youth and women are not merely beneficiaries, they are critical partners," she stated. This philosophy underpins the iMbeju Programme, which combines hard cash with the soft skills of financial literacy and business management.
The iMbeju model challenges other financial institutions to step down from their ivory towers. It demonstrates that with the right risk mitigation (training and group liability), the so-called "risky" demographics of youth and women are actually viable investment frontiers.
As the motorcycles rev up in Dodoma, they carry more than just passengers; they carry the aspirations of a demographic that is tired of waiting for handouts. CRDB has provided the fuel; now it is up to the youth of Mtumba to drive their own destiny.
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