Zanzibar Rising: Kicking Toward a Brighter Future

Empowering Youth | Building Community | Creating Opportunity

Project Overview

Zanzibar Rising: Kicking Toward a Brighter Future is a dynamic youth and community development initiative that leverages the unifying power of football to inspire, educate, and empower young people across Zanzibar. Through structured sports programming, life skills training, education support, and community engagement, the project aims to tackle unemployment, gender inequality, and limited access to quality education and recreational opportunities.

Overview

Goals & Objectives

Core Goals:

  • Empower 1,000+ youth across Unguja and Pemba islands with football-based training and mentorship.
  • Promote gender equality and increase female participation in sports.
  • Foster education and life skills development, including leadership, health awareness, and financial literacy.
  • Create sustainable community hubs that support learning, sports, and personal growth.
  • Nurture local talent and connect youth to professional and educational opportunities.

Key Project Components

Football for Life Program

  • Weekly training sessions led by certified coaches.
  • Life skills and values-based curriculum (teamwork, discipline, conflict resolution)
  • Tournaments and leagues to engage communities.

Girls Rising Academy

  • Safe, supportive space for girls to play, learn, and lead.
  • Female mentors and role models.
  • Workshops on health, rights, and confidence building.

Education & Mentorship Hubs

  • Academic tutoring (math, English, Swahili)
  • Digital literacy and computer access.
  • Career guidance and vocational training sessions.

Community Engagement

  • Parent workshops to support youth development.
  • Volunteer training to foster local ownership.
  • Cultural exchange events and exhibitions.

Budget Estimate (USD)

Phase Timeline Description
Phase 1 Months 1–3 Community outreach, baseline surveys, hiring local staff
Phase 2 Months 4–12 Launch of football and education programs in 4 pilot locations
Phase 3 Year 2 Scale to 10 locations across Zanzibar; establish permanent hubs
Phase 4 Year 3+ Sustainability initiatives, local leadership transition, impact scaling

Budget Estimate (USD)

Category Cost (USD)
Football Equipment & Kits (1000 youth) $25,000
Coaching Staff Salaries & Training $30,000
Girls Rising Academy (facilities + mentors) $20,000
Educational Materials & Tutoring $15,000
Technology (computers, Wi-Fi) $10,000
Community Workshops & Events $7,000
Transportation (youth & staff) $5,000
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting $5,000
Branding, Outreach, and Media $3,000
Contingency (10%) $12,000
Total Estimated Year 1 Budget $132,000

Partnership Opportunities

We seek collaboration with:

  • International NGOs and sports foundations.
  • Corporate sponsors and CSR initiatives.
  • Education tech firms and development organizations.
  • Zanzibari government & local councils.

Each partnership helps fund programming, provide materials, train staff, and scale impact sustainably.

Expected Impact

  • 1,000+ youth gain critical life, academic, and leadership skills.
  • 50%+ female participation in sports-based activities.
  • 10 permanent community hubs established.
  • 200+ youth connected to jobs, internships, or scholarships.
  • Stronger community bonds and local capacity built.

Sustainability Strategy

  • Train local coaches, teachers, and volunteers for long-term continuity.
  • Establish revenue-generating community leagues and merch sales.
  • Build local ownership through village committees and youth councils.
Why Zanzibar?
Why Zanzibar?

Why Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is a place of vibrant history, beautiful people, and untapped potential. Yet, many of its young people face high youth unemployment, limited access to quality education, and few recreational outlets. Football—already a beloved sport here—is a universal language of hope and ambition. This project uses it as a tool to create real, measurable change.

Target Audience:

  • Local Communities in Zanzibar – Parents, educators, and community leaders seeking positive outlets for youth.
  • Global Football Fans – People passionate about the game and social good.
  • Donors & NGOs – Organizations focused on youth development, education, sport, and gender equity.
  • Corporate Sponsors – Brands looking to support high-impact CSR initiatives in Africa.
  • Diaspora & Travelers – Those with a personal connection to Zanzibar or East Africa, or ethical tourism interests.

Call to Action:

Join the Movement. Fuel the Future.

  • Donate – Every dollar helps us buy equipment, provide meals, and fund scholarships.
  • Partner – NGOs, companies, and changemakers—let’s build this together.
  • Share – Spread the word on social media. Inspire others to kick in for change.
  • Volunteer – Are you a coach, educator, or media storyteller? We need you.

Together, we can turn the dreams of Zanzibar’s youth into a brighter, more promising reality. Because when young people rise, communities rise.

“Zanzibar Rising: Kicking Toward a Brighter Future - More than a game. It’s a movement.”