Objectives:
- Empower Local Youth and Women through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and mentorship programs.
- Improve Education Access by renovating schools, providing learning materials, and digital literacy programs.
- Promote Environmental Sustainability through tree planting, waste management training, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
- Enhance Community Health and Wellbeing via clean water initiatives, health workshops, and mental health awareness campaigns.
Target Beneficiaries:
- 2,000+ community members across 10 villages in Zanzibar.
- 500+ youth and women enrolled in vocational and entrepreneurship programs.
- 1,200 students benefiting from upgraded schools and educational support.
- 3,000+ trees planted and 5 environmental cooperatives formed.
Key Activities:
1. Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Hub
- Tailored training in tailoring, carpentry, solar panel installation, and small business management.
- Micro-grants and business mentorship for women and youth entrepreneurs.
2. Education Enhancement
- Tailored training in tailoring, carpentry, solar panel installation, and small business management.
- Micro-grants and business mentorship for women and youth entrepreneurs.
3. Green Zanzibar Program
- Planting of 3,000 indigenous trees.
- Installation of 10 community compost systems.
- Youth-led awareness campaigns on recycling and climate resilience.
4. Community Health & Hygiene Initiative
- 5 clean water boreholes with purification systems.
- Distribution of reusable sanitary kits for 600 girls.
- Monthly health workshops in collaboration with local clinics.
Estimated Budget
| Component | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Vocational Training & Equipment | $45,000 |
| Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs | $25,000 |
| School Renovation & Supplies | $35,000 |
| Digital Education Tools (Tablets, etc.) | $12,000 |
| Environmental Projects (Trees, Compost) | $18,000 |
| Water Projects (Boreholes, Sanitation) | $30,000 |
| Health & Hygiene Kits | $10,000 |
| Staff, Training, Local Facilitators | $20,000 |
| Monitoring, Evaluation, Admin Costs | $10,000 |
| Total Estimated Budget | $205,000 |
Project Timeline: 18 Months
- Months 1–3: Community consultation, baseline surveys, hiring, procurement
- Months 4–12: Implementation of training, renovation, planting, and outreach
- Months 13–16: Monitoring, scaling impact, advanced mentorship
- Months 17–18: Evaluation, sustainability planning, documentation
Partnership & Sustainability
We will collaborate with local NGOs, government departments, educational institutions, and international donors. The project is designed to be community-led and scalable, with knowledge transfer and cooperative development to ensure long-term sustainability.
Expected Impact
- 500+ individuals gain market-ready skills.
- 80% of grant recipients generate sustainable income within 6 months.
- 5,000+ community members benefit from improved facilities and programs.
- Strengthened community ownership and resilience.
Call to Action:
We invite donors, development partners, CSR funders, and changemakers to walk with us on this journey. Together, we rise. Together, we empower.