Project Summary

Zanzibar Rising is a community-driven empowerment initiative focused on building resilient, self-sustaining communities in rural and underserved parts of Zanzibar. This project will focus on three main pillars: Education, Economic Empowerment, and Environmental Sustainability. Through grassroots collaboration, skills training, youth and women empowerment programs, and sustainable infrastructure development, Zanzibar Rising aims to uplift lives — one step at a time.

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.