
Organising to get members moving
In the arid north-east of Tanzania, Trias has introduced the ideology of the cooperative movement to the Maasai. While maintaining respect for their traditions, Trias teaches the semi-nomadic livestock holders how to increase their family income. Special attention is paid to economic activities carried out by women and young people. At the same time, we also ensure that the local chamber of commerce is aware of the needs of disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Together with our institutional financiers, we follow up closely the core capacities of all partners.
Challenges

The silent revolution of the Maasai women of Tanzania
The semi-nomadic livestock holders of the Maasai are at the top of the tourist wish list for people visiting Tanzania. But how many of these tourists stop to consider the fate of these people and of the Maasai women in particular?

Will we give youths prospects for the future?
In the north of Tanzania, less than 3% of the working population receives a fixed pay. Young people who do not make their own way are heading into a bleak future. Not a pleasant prospect...

Farmers, stockbreeders and wild animals under pressure
In the arid north of Tanzania, rising population and scarce natural resources require fields, grazing areas and migratory routes for wild animals to be more clearly defined.
Recent newsitems

05-02-2018
Trias strengthens 350 village and community banks (VICOBAs) in the north of Tanzania which provide crucial leverage for the emancipation of 7,140 Maasai women.

09-02-2017
Farmers from the organisation Mviwata in Tanzania have inaugurated a new irrigation project. With support from Trias, they restored over 5 km of irrigation canals last year.

08-06-2016
Supported by Trias, Edward Loure succeeded in preserving 80,000 hectares for nomadic stockbreeders in Tanzania. He has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.