
We’re very pleased to share Landesa’s inaugural Impact Report, the first of a regular, semi-annual publication. Inside you will learn about many of the exciting recent developments at Landesa, including: how 30 years of partnership has culminated in the adoption of a law that will affect 240 million households, how Landesa is leading the coalition-driven Stand for Her Land campaign focused on women’s land rights, and other achievements in strengthening land rights for women, men, and families.
Please enjoy the Summer 2019 Landesa Impact Report!
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Women’s Economic Empowerment: Land, Livelihoods, and Leadership Systems Change for Women’s Economic Empowerment with Julia Quinn
AVPN — At a convening in Colombo, Bridgerton author and Landesa board member Julia Quinn highlighted secure land rights as a critical but underfunded driver of women’s economic empowerment, pointing to the role of Landesa and its partners in advancing systems-level change and strengthening women’s access to land.
March 26, 2026

Government has said it is women’s right to own, inherit land
Michuzi TZ — Landesa, alongside S4HL TZ partners Haki Ardhi and MIICO, launched the Women’s Land Rights Manifesto during the 5th annual gathering for Int'l Day of Rural Women in Tanzania, reaffirming our commitment to ensuring all women can own and inherit land with security and dignity.
October 20, 2025

Women’s Land Rights Manifesto: Tightening grip on ownership rights and secure tenure
Daily Star TZ — Landesa's Khadija Mrisho and Godfrey Massay were quoted in an article about S4HL Tanzania's new Women’s Land Rights Manifesto.
October 13, 2025