Standard Chartered Tanzania has marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a community outreach at CCBRT Hospital in Dar es Salaam, donating 12 sewing machines to support the hospital’s Mabinti Programme.
The initiative is designed to empower young women through skills development and rehabilitation, with the machines set to be used at the Mabinti Centre to help beneficiaries gain practical tailoring skills, generate income, and build sustainable livelihoods.
The bank said the donation reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting community-driven initiatives that promote women’s empowerment and economic inclusion across Tanzania.
As part of the outreach, staff from Standard Chartered Tanzania also delivered a financial education session for participants at the Mabinti Centre. The training focused on practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, and planning for financial independence.
The team also visited the hospital’s Fistula Ward, where they spent time with patients and distributed care hampers to women undergoing treatment, offering support and encouragement during their recovery.
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Speaking during the visit, Desideria Mwegelo, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Tanzania and Head of CIB Marketing Africa, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to inclusive growth.
According to Mwegelo, the partnership with CCBRT reflects the bank’s broader purpose of driving commerce and prosperity through meaningful community engagement, particularly by supporting initiatives that provide women with skills, dignity, and opportunities to build better futures.
Through initiatives like this, Standard Chartered Tanzania continues to strengthen communities by promoting financial literacy, supporting skills development, and encouraging greater economic participation among women and young people.
