Women Participation and Women Empowerment for Alleviating Poverty Among Women from low-income Families: Study of a Women Empowerment Organization in Zanzibar

Abstract

The objective of this study to describe how women's participation and empowerment contribute to the effectiveness of poverty alleviation among women from low-income families. It also aims to identify gaps that need to be addressed in future interventions. This study employs the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to synthesize peer-reviewed research on women's empowerment and participation in poverty alleviation among low-income households in Zanzibar. Finding indicate Active participation in community, organizations and microfinance groups improve women's self-esteem and living standards. However, progress still limited by societal norms and unequal access to resources for sustainable poverty alleviation in Zanzibar, it is essential to address structural barriers preventing women from fully participating and empowering themselves, along with their economic needs. Although the study offers insightful information based on current and pertinent literature the generalization of the findings is limited by its exclusive emphasis focus on Zanzibar. To create more inclusive, context-specific solutions that support women's participation in social and economic development, future research should broaden geographically and incorporate a variety of sources.