![]() ![]() It was 1993 and the tourism industry was just starting to turn an eye on the Island. But the idea of using the skills of the women of the family to create cushion covers with patterns inspired by the famous Zanzibar doors came from the owner of the first hotel in Stone Town, the Emerson. Sasik meaning "Loving change and enthusiasm" was born from a tradition spread through three generations of women, of mothers.Īyda Abdalla, co-founder, manager of the shop, and creative mind behind this amazing collection of crafts is now a Zanzibar women-only company.Īyda's mother was a dressmaker and embroiderer. The hospitality is one of a kind, and every detail encompasses a soft and beautiful touch just like the woman of Tanzania. Undeterred and unapologetic they own the world!!īold and unwavering leaders, graciousness knows no bounds a force of nature a source of hope and motivation their roar can be heard from land to sea.ĭunia meaning "World" in Swahili, is the only camp in Africa run entirely by women and the team is an inspirational example of what women can achieve in a male-dominated industry.ĭunia Lodge by Asilia Africa is located in the magnificent Serengeti National Park, one of my favorite treasures of this place I call home, its gorgeous eight spacious tents overlook the Serengeti National Park’s vast golden plains. They are the embodiment of strength a beaming light of ambition and resilience in a world built by and for men they have taken their rightful place leading with grace and power. They stand tall and proud, ruling in the wild, It's an image that to me represents history in the making and how phenomenal power and beauty can co exist. One of my favorite images captured of this phenomenal woman is below, just after she was sworn in as madam president you can see her bodyguards on either side of her who are also the only women. She has promoted policies aimed at achieving social, economic, and political justice for all Tanzanians, however, I belive her greatest accomplishment since becoming president is how she has shown and inspired all the women young and old of East Africa to continue to belive in themselves, that anything is possible, no matter what the world says. She had previously served as Tanzania's Vice President from 2015 until 2021.Ĭonsidered a reformer since taking the presidency Samia has pushed for development and reforms in Tanzania. ![]() She was sworn in on 19 March 2021, succeeding John Magufuli after his death. Samia is the first female president of the country. I believe this is exactly what Samia Suluhu Hassan ( Madame President) did, she broke through the cultural barriers, went against the norm, and did what no Tanzanian woman has ever done before. Women are judged for being too flirty, too serious, too driven, and too maternal- why shouldn’t we just give it all up and be what we want! "Jana Harris" There comes a time in every woman’s life when she rejects the character society expects her to be, whether that be the straight-laced Good Girl, the Not Like the Other girl, or any other patriarchy-approved role. Woman standing at a podium with two flags on either side of her “And if our God is for us then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, then what can stand against?” God will never stop loving you even if you fail to love Him You must be a light in a world full of darknessģ1. ![]() We see strength as being able to do everything for ourselves when in reality true strength is being able to admit we are weak and need Godģ0. ![]()
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