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TechRoots Zanzibar is a bold, community-driven initiative aimed at empowering local communities in Zanzibar through digital innovation, environmental justice, and climate resilience. The project integrates cutting-edge technology with indigenous knowledge systems to tackle climate vulnerabilities, promote environmental stewardship, and ensure inclusive access to climate data and resources.
Zanzibar, a small island region in Tanzania, is experiencing disproportionate impacts of climate change—from coastal erosion and coral bleaching to increasing food insecurity. Yet, the communities most affected are often the least informed, least represented, and least equipped to respond. TechRoots Zanzibar will close this gap.
Create a community-centered digital hub that offers real-time environmental data, educational resources, and digital storytelling tools to amplify local voices and promote environmental justice.
Train local youth and community members to use low-cost climate sensors, GPS tools, and mobile apps to monitor environmental changes such as sea-level rise, deforestation, and pollution.
Build climate-resilient futures by equipping 300+ youth with green tech skills—including GIS mapping, data visualization, drone piloting, and sustainability storytelling—through hands-on workshops.
Use collected environmental data to inform local policy-making. Collaborate with government and NGOs to create open-access climate dashboards and influence sustainable development plans.
Develop a digital storytelling lab where community members produce multimedia stories—video, podcast, VR—highlighting their experiences and resilience in the face of climate change.
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Digital Hub Setup | Launch a climate data portal and community training center with solar-powered computers and Wi-Fi. |
| Climate Justice Bootcamps | Train community members in environmental monitoring, mobile data collection, and eco-journalism. |
| Deployment of Sensors & Tools | Install open-source climate sensors (e.g., air/water quality monitors) in 5 pilot locations. |
| Eco-Storytelling Hackathons | Host multimedia storytelling sessions to produce digital narratives and amplify unheard voices. |
| Policy Forums | Organize town halls and policy briefings to connect grassroots data with decision-making. |
| Category | Description | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology & Equipment | Solar-powered laptops, sensors (air/water quality, GPS), tablets, drones, servers | $35,000 |
| Digital Hub Infrastructure | Wi-Fi, power backup, venue renovation and furnishing | $15,000 |
| Training & Workshops | Materials, trainers, honorariums, catering for workshops/bootcamps | $20,000 |
| Personnel & Community Facilitators | Project manager, local trainers, tech coordinator, media consultant | $25,000 |
| Eco-Storytelling Lab | Cameras, audio recorders, editing software, VR equipment | $10,000 |
| Community Outreach & Policy Events | Town halls, awareness campaigns, promotional materials | $5,000 |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | Impact assessments, surveys, data analysis, third-party audits | $5,000 |
| Contingency & Miscellaneous | Transport, permits, unforeseen costs | $5,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET | $120,000 |
Zanzibar, a vibrant archipelago rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, faces escalating threats from:
Despite these challenges, there is a lack of localized environmental data, limited tech infrastructure for climate action, and minimal inclusion of local voices in decision-making processes.
Zanzibar’s environmental future is not just a local issue—it’s a global imperative.
Join us in growing TechRoots Zanzibar. Be part of a new wave of digital climate leadership—rooted in justice, grown with tech, and powered by community.
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