About Us – ZANZIBAR MAISHA BORA FOUNDATION

Who we are

Our Story

Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) was established and registered under the Zanzibar Societies Act, No. 6 of 1995 with registration number Z0000119446, in 2021 by the First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Madam Mariam H. Mwinyi, Wife of the President of Zanzibar, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. The overall purpose of the foundation is to enhance the quality of life amongst Zanzibaris. The Foundation seeks to empower women and youth socially and economically in line with the national and international development frameworks.

Vision

Quality life to all Zanzibaris

Mission

To fully involve women, youth, and children in socio-economic empowerment for attaining quality life.

Guiding Principles

Our Core Values

These are guiding principles that shape our identity and drive our actions.

Excellence

Striving for the highest quality and performance in all aspects of our work

Innovation

Encouraging creativity and the development of new ideas, methods, and solutions

Respect

Treating all individuals with dignity, courtesy, and consideration.

Intergrity

Upholding honesty, ethical principles, maintaining transparent and responsible conduct

Team Spirit

Promoting collaboration, open communication, and a supportive environment to everyone

Our Strategic Goals

Improved livelihood of women and youth seaweed farmers (Blue Economy)

Improved Nutrition and Reproductive Maternal, New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services

Enhanced safe environment to protect adolescent girls and boys against Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Enhanced ZMBF performance and sustainability