In 2023, she joined the Tupendane Kijaluba iSave Group, established by SHIJUWAZA and TAMWA with funding from NAD. Through the group, she gained practical business knowledge and learned how to better monetize her skills.
Through the group’s savings and credit scheme, Nyausi took a loan that provided the capital she needed to purchase sewing and other necessary design materials and gradually expand her business. She also adapted her products to appeal to a wider market, transforming traditional palm-leaf bags into modern, spacious handbags while retaining their traditional craft. Her participation in the group also increased recognition of her tailoring skills, leading to an opportunity to train other women four days a week for payment.
Today, Nyausi earns between TZS 300,000 and TZS 350,000 per month. With this income, she has been able to repair and gradually build a better home for herself and her family, improving their living conditions.
The Kijaluba iSave Groups have been funded by NAD Zanzibar with support from Norad since their establishment and are currently part of the Norad-funded CADiR programme.
