Tanzania Vegetable Empowerment Alliance
TAVEA is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering smallholder vegetable farmers, women, youth and school communities in Tanzania. We promote good agronomic practices, sustainable farming techniques, improved post-harvest handling, reliable market linkages, and a lifelong passion for vegetable production.
- Agronomic training in GAP & climate-smart agriculture
- Post-harvest handling, grading & value addition
- Market linkages to local markets, hotels & exporters
- School garden programs & community nutrition education
- Women & youth empowerment in vegetable farming
5+
Years of Impact
Empowering Tanzanian farmers since our founding in Arusha.
500+
Farmers Trained
Smallholder farmers empowered with agronomic skills and market access.
20+
School Gardens
School garden programs established to teach children about nutrition and farming.
Our Core Values
Sustainability
Climate-smart, environmentally responsible practices that protect natural resources for future generations.
Empowerment
Building capacity of smallholder farmers, women, and youth for economic independence.
Innovation
Embracing modern agricultural technologies and evidence-based practices to transform farming.
Integrity
Transparency, accountability, and honesty in all dealings with farmers and stakeholders.
Passion
Deep commitment to seeing Tanzanian farmers thrive and communities flourish through agriculture.
