{"id":5332,"date":"2019-06-20T14:53:24","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kokutangaza.com\/?p=5332"},"modified":"2019-06-20T17:06:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T17:06:08","slug":"the-world-of-women-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kokutangaza.com\/the-world-of-women-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"The World of Women \u2013 Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘The World of Women – Tanzania’ by Elisabeth Thorens and Carin Salerno is one of the books published by Mkuki na Nyota:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Elisabeth Thorens and Carin Salerno<\/h2>\n

The World of Women is a new collection to discover the world through the eyes and experiences of women. It brings to light the unique role and contribution of women in their country. The first edition on Tanzania includes: a map that presents four touristic destinations of the country with brief descriptions of the greater geographic, economic and cultural contexts. These presentations will help the readers to understand the environment in which women live. The stories Women tell their stories their daily lives, dreams \u2013 in the first person. Beautiful photos and original illustrations capture the places where they live and work. \u201cCoups de coeur\u201d \u201cMust see\u201d experiences for the visitor, including the addresses of women-owned hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, etc. New themes, economic sectors and culture. Women talk about coffee harvesting in the Kilimanjaro region, creating jewellery in the Maasai land, seaweed harvesting in Zanzibar, Tinga-Tinga painting in Dar es Salaam, international criminal justice in Arusha etc. Experts offer additional insights. \u00c9ditions d\u2019en bas in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the leading publisher for \u201cThe World of Women\u201d collection in collaboration with Women in action Worldwide WaW, an NGO based in Switzerland whose goal is to promote the socio-economic empowerment of women across the world. \u201cWe believe in the power of women for the development of our community and of our country. We are agents of social and economic progress. We are successful Tanzanian women and want our stories to be known and be inspirational to our sisters.\u201d<\/p>\n

About the author<\/h3>\n

Elisabeth Thorens<\/em>\u00a0is a travel writer, communications expert, and a teacher for over twenty years. Convinced that art and culture can bring human beings together, she has developed innovative resources for teachers and organised cultural events to promote gender diversity and Human Rights in schools.<\/p>\n

Carin Salerno\u00a0is currently deputy director of cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Myanmar; former director of cooperation in Tanzania. She has lived in several African countries and managed large development programs. She is particularly committed to the promotion of gender equality.<\/em><\/p>\n

International availability:<\/h3>\n

This book is internationally distributed by\u00a0African Books Collective<\/a><\/p>\n

Location: Mkuki na Nyota, TPH Bookshop<\/p>\n

Branch 1: 24 Samora Avenue in Posta Area, Dowtown Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
\nBranch 2: Chimwaga Building, University of Dodoma. Dodoma, Tanzania<\/p>\n

Source: African Books Collection<\/p>\n

The World of Women – Tanzania<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n