Goals & Objectives:
Primary Goal:
To create a sustainable, community-led health and wellness model in Zanzibar that improves public health outcomes, increases community engagement, and strengthens local health systems.
Objectives:
- Train and deploy 100+ Community Wellness Ambassadors (CWAs) across Unguja and Pemba.
- Launch 5 Mobile Wellness Clinics to serve remote villages monthly.
- Establish 3 Eco-Wellness Centers integrating natural therapies and health education.
- Reach 50,000+ residents with health screenings, education, and wellness services within 2 years.
- Reduce preventable illnesses (malaria, hypertension, diabetes, maternal mortality) by 25% in target areas by year three.
- Train CWAs in basic health care, nutrition, mental health first aid, and traditional practices.
- Provide vaccinations, screenings (diabetes, hypertension, HIV), maternal care, and health education.
- Establish centers offering yoga, nutrition guidance, counseling, herbal medicine, and traditional healing.
- Host quarterly events to promote community engagement in wellness, featuring local leaders and practitioners.
- Develop a mobile app & SMS system for health tips, reminders, and telemedicine consultations in Swahili.
Community Health & Wellness Training
Mobile Wellness Clinics
Eco-Wellness Centers
Wellness Festivals & Campaigns
Digital Health Access
Impact Metrics (by Year 3):
- 60% of trained CWAs retained in community roles
- 25% reduction in malaria and water-borne disease incidence
- 80% of pregnant women in project areas receiving at least 4 prenatal visits
- 15% improvement in diet diversity scores among children under 5
Sustainability Plan:
- Partner with local NGOs, Ministry of Health, and traditional healers' associations.
- Develop income-generating activities at wellness centers (e.g., herbal remedies, wellness retreats). women in project areas receiving at least 4 prenatal visits
- Train trainers to ensure continuity of the CWA program beyond the project lifecycle.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Rural and underserved populations of Zanzibar
- Women and children (especially pregnant and postpartum women)
- Youth and adolescents (sexual health & mental wellness focus)
- Elderly (chronic disease management and support)
Project Timeline:
- Duration: 36 months (3 years)
- Start Date: January 2026
- End Date: December 2028
Total Budget Estimate: USD $1,200,000
Budget Breakdown:
| Category | Description | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel & Training | Recruit & train 100 Community Wellness Ambassadors, project staff, local experts | $250,000 |
| Mobile Clinics | Vehicles, medical equipment, staffing, fuel & maintenance for 3 years | $220,000 |
| Eco-Wellness Centers | Construction, furnishing, staff salaries (3 centers) | $280,000 |
| Health Supplies & Medicines | Screening kits, first aid, contraceptives, supplements, herbal medicines | $100,000 |
| Outreach & Education | Awareness campaigns, wellness festivals, IEC materials, app development | $80,000 |
| Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) | Baseline surveys, impact assessments, M&E personnel | $60,000 |
| Operations & Logistics | Admin, communications, office rental, local transport | $90,000 |
| Contingency (5%) | For unforeseen costs | $60,000 |
| TOTAL | $1,200,000 |
Call to Action:
We invite donors, partners, and health innovators to join the Zanzibar Wellness Rising movement. Together, we can ignite a health revolution powered by communities, not just clinics—one that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit of Zanzibar.