50 Women Secure Land Titles Through Pilot Project in Tanzania
Pilot Project in Tanzania 2023
Initial Grant $1000
LandBridge granted $1,000 to Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance (TLTA) for a three-month period for the payment of Certificate of Customary Occupancy (CCRO) fees, inclusive of administrative and other fees, on behalf of vulnerable women to secure necessary title documents.
Tanzania Partner
Our pilot partner, TLTA, in collaboration with District Land Office and Village authorities of Ibangamoyo, Mangalali, Isupilo and Lumuli identified 50 women to receive CCROs financing support from the LandBridge grant and facilitated dissemination of the certificates to all 50 women.
50 Women Helped
Using criteria set forth by LandBridge, the 50 eligible women were identified, contacted to let them know they had been selected and assisted with any final arrangements. We were lucky enough to interview a few of the incredible women who shared their stories.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PILOT
See below to read the success stories of some of these women.
Phase 2
On October 10, 2023, following the success of the initial pilot project, LandBridge issued a follow up grant of $4000 to the TLTA to secure documented land rights for another 200 women in rural Tanzania.
On December 10th, TLTA announced completion of the issuance of CCROs to all 200 selected beneficiaries.
On December 10th, TLTA announced completion of the issuance of CCROs to all 200 selected beneficiaries.
Success Stories
Angelina Kunzugala, 70 years old
My name is Anjelina. I am 70 years old and a widow. I live in Ibangamoyo-Mlandizi with my children and grandchildren. I purchased this land myself. I grow vegetables, keep animals, and I’ve built a home to live in.
I wanted a certificate to avoid land disputes with my neighbors, but during the land mapping period, I didn’t have money to pay for one. Now that I have the certificate, no one will take my land because I bought it. The certificate shows I am the rightful owner of the property. No one can dare to take it.
I am very grateful to LandBridge and Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance for their help in providing me with my certificate because I could not pay for it due to going through various life challenges.
I am very grateful to LandBridge and Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance for their help in providing me with my certificate because I could not pay for it due to going through various life challenges.
Elenatha Mduda, 79 years old
My name is Elenatha and I live in Ibangamoyo-Ulanda. I purchased this property to farm and cultivate maize. I’ve also built a home here to live in with my grandchildren. I wanted the land certificate to avoid disputes with my neighbors, but I was nursing my husband for a long time and, later, he died.
This led to a difficult financial situation and I was unable to pay for the certificate.
Now that I have the certificate showing that I’m the owner of the property, I can start renting my plot. I’m confident that no one can take my property. I will also use my certificate to get loans from the bank and start a small business that will help to improve my life.
Now that I have the certificate showing that I’m the owner of the property, I can start renting my plot. I’m confident that no one can take my property. I will also use my certificate to get loans from the bank and start a small business that will help to improve my life.
Evelina Dugange, 83 years old
My name is Evelina and I live in Ibangamoyo-Ulanda. I inherited this property where I have my home and kitchen garden. I live here with my grandchildren. I wanted to get a certificate for this property to avoid land disputes with my neighbors, but I couldn’t pay for it because I have no money.
My husband died a long time ago and I have no financial support. Thanks to LandBridge and Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance, I will use this certificate to get loans from the bank and start a small business.
Monica Kasisi, 69 years old
My name is Monica and I live in Mangalali–Lukwambe. I purchased this plot. I plant maize and live here with my children. Having the certificate for my land will help me avoid land problems with my neighbors. During the land surveying and mapping period, I was taking care of my disabled mother who was very ill.
I didn’t have enough money to pay for the certificate. Now, no one will try to take my land because everyone knows I bought it, including my family. This certificate will give me access to loans and, in the future, I plan to plant trees here. I personally thank LandBridge for their help because without them, I would not have been able to get a certificate for my land.
Lusia Makasi, 89 years old
My name is Lusia and I live in Mangalali–Itunda. I inherited this plot from my parents. I plant beans and live here with my children and grandchildren. During the land surveying and mapping period, I didn’t have enough money to pay for the certificate. But now that I have it, everyone knows that this land belongs to me, including my relatives, my family, and my neighbors.
This certificate will protect me and my family from anyone who would want to steal it or take it from me. In the future, I will plant avocado trees on my land.
Rozilia Mbogo, 89 years old
I inherited this land in Mangalali–Kitoo. I keep animals here and live with my children. The certificate will help me avoid land disputes with my neighbors because everyone now knows that I inherited it. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford to pay for the certificate during the land surveying and mapping period because I was caring for my father who has since passed away.
I will plant tomatoes here and sell them to earn money.
