Dar es Salaam, Feb. 19 -- SINGIDA: IN a significant stride for womens rights and empowerment, the Ukijani project has paved the way for land ownership among women in Tanzanias Singida Region, overturning traditional customs that previously denied them this fundamental right.

Over 1,000 women have now legally acquired traditional land ownership certificates, marking what they describe as a profound liberation.

Implemented by Helvetas with funding from the European Union, the Ukijani Project empowers women economically, strengthens their knowledge, increases their participation in decisionmaking bodies and promotes their leadership in environmental conservation and natural resource management.

The project also focuses on improving resili...