AEC is expanding to Tanzania!

Dear all,

Thank you for your wonderful support of AEC's expansion into Tanzania. We are pleased to report that we have recently launched our program with an inaugual cohort of 10 truly inspiring entrepreneurs.

In January, we kicked off the cohort with a week-long bootcamp, where entreprenerus got to know each other, reviewed their business models with AEC staff, and pitched their enterprises for a small prise at the end of the week.  After the bootcamp, entrepreneurs cycled into AEC's year-long programming of strategic consulting, business training, mentorship, and direct financing.

Please meet the amazing group of entrepreneurs in our first Tanzanian cohort:

• Affordable Computers and Technology of Tanzania - Robert is making tech-enabled classrooms a reality in Tanzania, stocked with refurbished computers pre-loaded with educational software.
• Arusha Women's Entrepreneurs - David, aka 'Mr Peanut Butter,' is working with female smallholder farmers and manufacturers to produce high-quality peanut butter.
• Iko Eco Recycling - Evance is implementing plastic recycling across the Kili region, adding value to plastic waste and creating jobs for youth.
• Jasmin Bee - Jasmijn (or "Mama Bee" as she is called) works with local beekeepers to produce raw honey for local and international markets, also leading to forest preservation.
• Last Mile - Liz runs a distribution network of trained local sales agents delivers life-changing products to the hardest-to-reach communities.
• Micro Health Initiative - John offers three tiers of affordable health insurance to low- and middle-income people, a product that is much needed for the country's 39M uninsured Tanzanians.
• Silverleaf Academy - Gordon uses curriculum-filled tablets and improved teacher training to differentiate his new chain of affordable private primary schools.
• Safe Water Ceramics of East Africa -Kim's patented clay water filters are already winning awards and saving lives.
• Totohealth TZ - Giulia is launching the first franchise of Kenya's Totohealth. Totohealth TZ's pregnancy education SMS system, birthing supplies, and infant care packs ensure a safe start for moms and babies.

 We believe they will be incredible leaders to watch!

Thank you so much for all of your support,

Julienne