Tanzania, July 7 -- Dar es Salaam. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) says its volunteer programme is helping women and young people build sustainable livelihoods by equipping them with practical entrepreneurship and vocational skills.

The programme offers training in soap making, plastic waste recycling and the production of handmade goods, enabling participants to start small businesses and generate income. The initiatives are among the achievements being highlighted as Tanzania and Japan celebrate 60 years of cooperation through JICA.

Speaking at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteer Mr Masahiko Konishi said Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) ar...