Author: Civic Social Protection Foundation

Voices from Tanzania – Well-being and economic mobility of women in the Mirerani Tanzanite mining area, Manyara 

23 september 2025

Tanzanite, a rare and valuable gemstone, holds significant economic potential for Tanzania. Yet, the country’s mining sector is marked by persistent socio-economic inequalities, particularly affecting women. In Mirerani – the only place on earth where tanzanite is found – women face systematic barriers to decent work, equipment, training and leadership positions. These challenges – compounded by e