DIAMOND TRUST BANK EMPOWERS GIRLS THROUGH #ACHIEVEMOREGIRLS COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

Ms. Lilian Kawa, Head of Compliance & CFC at Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Plc, speaks to students during the #AchieveMoreGirls campaign in Mpwapwa, encouraging them to embrace education, confidence, and self-empowerment.

Ms. Lilian Kawa, Head of Compliance & CFC at Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Plc, hands over sanitary pads to the Headmistress of Chunyu Secondary School, reaffirming DTB’s commitment to menstrual health and girls’ education through the #AchieveMoreGirls initiative.

Dodoma, Tanzania – 15 October 2025:
Building on the success of last year’s Namthamini Campaign in Zanzibar, Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Plc (DTBT) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to empowering communities and promoting sustainable development through the #AchieveMoreGirls campaign. The initiative, held in partnership with the Action Girls Foundation (AGF), took place in Mpwapwa District, Dodoma.

This year’s campaign focused on improving menstrual health, enhancing financial literacy, and reducing barriers to education for girls from underprivileged backgrounds. As part of the initiative, DTB distributed 9,000 disposable sanitary towels to over 600 students across Chunyu, Mazae, and Vinghawe Secondary Schools.

In addition to the sanitary pad distribution, the bank conducted interactive educational sessions covering menstrual hygiene, nutrition, mental well-being, and basic financial literacy. These sessions were designed to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to manage their health, make informed decisions, and lay a foundation for financial independence.

By tackling key issues that often lead to absenteeism and school dropouts, the campaign empowers girls to stay in school, pursue their ambitions, and contribute to the long-term socio-economic development of their communities.

Speaking during the event, Ms. Lilian Kawa, Head of Compliance & CFC at DTB, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to sustainable community initiatives:

“At DTB, we believe in empowering communities through holistic interventions that promote education, health, and financial inclusion. Initiatives like #AchieveMoreGirls and #Namthamini reflect our long-term commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and financially aware young women across Tanzania.”

Through its Citizenship Strategy, DTB continues to advance programs that foster sustainability, empowerment, and financial inclusion — further cementing its role as a responsible corporate citizen contributing to Tanzania’s social and economic progress.