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Connected programmes.
Lasting change.

From stronger coastal livelihoods to healthier mothers, children and adolescents, our programmes bring together economic opportunity, wellbeing and community resilience across Zanzibar.

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Zanzibar community programme participants
3Strategic pillars
2026–2031Strategic Plan II period
152,000+People reached directly, 2021/22–2024/25
120,000+People reached indirectly, 2021/22–2024/25
How we work

Community-centred. Evidence-led. Built to last.

Our approach recognises that economic security, nutrition, learning and resilience are connected. We work alongside communities and partners to create solutions that reinforce one another.

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Locally led Communities participate in design, implementation and accountability.
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Collaborative Government, civil society, the private sector and community organisations work together.
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Evidence-informed Research, learning and measurement guide improvements and future scaling.
Youth-friendly services booth at a community health camp
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Programmes and initiatives

Explore the interventions identified in Strategic Plan II, including programmes designed to reinforce one another across households and communities.

Women participating in a ZMBF community eventBLUE ECONOMY

Seaweed Social Enterprise Programme (SESEP)

Strengthening seaweed farming cooperatives, contract farming, post-harvest handling, processing, product quality and market access, with digital tools to support producers.

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Community members participating in a Zanzibar programmeCOMMUNITY HEALTH

Afya Bora Maisha Bora

A public–private partnership approach that brings integrated health outreach, medical services and referrals closer to communities in Zanzibar.

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Health worker engaging with a community memberADOLESCENT WELLBEING

Tumaini Initiative

Supporting adolescents through school-linked sexual and reproductive health information, menstrual health, nutrition, mental health and life-skills education.

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Zanzibar community wellbeing activitiesEARLY CHILDHOOD

Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Community-led early learning, nurturing care and child development support, anchored in Shehia committees and women’s groups.

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Community health and maternal wellbeing activitiesMATERNAL HEALTH

Maternal Anaemia Prevention & Management

An integrated approach to maternal anaemia prevention and treatment, supporting screening, nutrition, care pathways and continuity of care.

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Community collaboration and partnership activitiesINSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Governance, Partnerships & Sustainability

Strengthening leadership and management, diversifying resources, expanding partnerships and building the foundations for ZMBF’s proposed transition to a locally governed Trust from 2030.

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Partner with ZMBF

Together, we can create lasting impact.

We welcome collaboration with development partners, government institutions, businesses, researchers and community organisations committed to a more inclusive and prosperous Zanzibar.

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Our impact so far..

Witness how our initiatives have transformed lives and communities, one story at a time. These narratives reflect the heart of our mission: making positive change happen. Through unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and collaboration with like-minded partners, Our impact extends beyond mere statistics.

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Violence against women reduced

167000

Women reached

Programmes that make a difference.

Our work brings together health, education, protection and economic empowerment to address the needs of communities across Zanzibar.

Coastal landscape

Seaweed Social Enterprise Programme (SESEP)...

Specific challenges identified in Blue Economy, especially in the seaweed value ...

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Coastal landscape

Tumaini Initiative...

Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) management is vital to the empowerment and we...

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Coastal landscape

Community Early Childhood Development (ECD)...

Women’s economic empowerment, livelihood diversification, financial inclusion...

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Coastal landscape

Afya Bora, Maisha Bora (ABMB) Campaign...

Community health outreach, screening, referrals, men engagement...

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Coastal landscape

Integrated Maternal Anaemia Prevention & Treatment...

Screen-to-treat delivery across North A/B and Wete, scaling nationwide with MMS ...

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