For a young woman or man with visual impairment, having the right skills is only part of the journey to employment. They also need a fair opportunity to compete, workplaces that are accessible and inclusive, and employers who recognise their skills, aspirations and potential. In Tanzania, that conversation is moving from awareness towards action. On 7 August 2026, Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA) and SHIVYAWATA, in partnership with the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE), hosted the...

Some journeys begin with a destination. Others begin with a moment that changes everything. For Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), that moment came 20 years ago in Longido, near Arusha, Tanzania. Our story began with a mountain. Twenty years ago, our founder, Paul Polman, joined eight blind people in summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. After completing the climb, the group visited a school in Longido. There, they encountered something difficult to ignore. Braille machines were stacked away in a...

This week marked another important milestone for Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA) as we celebrated the graduation of Cohort 2 of our Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Programme in Tanzania. A total of 35 young people with visual impairments completed the programme, including 20 graduates from the Employability Skills Programme and 15 graduates from the Entrepreneurship Skills Programme. They leave equipped with practical, market-relevant skills, greater confidence, and the tools...