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H.E. Mrs. Mariam H. Mwinyi, First Lady of Zanzibar and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of ZMBF, together with the ZMBF Management team, met with the Chairperson of Equity Group Foundation, Dr. James Mwangi, and his delegation. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration between ZMBF and Equity Group Foundation in the sectors of health, nutrition, and economic empowerment for women and youth. Both parties expressed a strong willingness to work together on strategic initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Zanzibaris.   ZMBF’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Fatma Fungo, shared key achievements made through the Foundation’s…

The First Lady of Zanzibar and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), H.E. Mrs. Mariam H. Mwinyi, held a meeting with the newly appointed Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Zanzibar, H.E. Li Qianghua, who paid a courtesy visit to officially introduce himself. Their discussions focused on strengthening the partnership that has existed for over three years—particularly in supporting seaweed-related interventions implemented by ZMBF, where the Chinese Consulate has remained a key development partner. H.E. Mrs. Mariam H. Mwinyi expressed her gratitude to the Government of China for being a…

The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through the JP RWEE project, continues its efforts to build the capacity of seaweed farmers by enabling them to use modern technology in financial management and their daily activities. Through this digital training, farmers have learned to use mobile phones to save money, lend to each other through the VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Association) system, and manage their group activities more efficiently. This financial system has helped farmers quickly access small loans, increase agricultural capital, and build long-term financial discipline, while fostering social…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) today signed a Capacity Grant Agreement marking a significant step forward in promoting the health, rights, and empowerment of women, adolescents, and youth in Zanzibar. /*! elementor-pro - v3.11.0 - 13-02-2023 */ .elementor-gallery__container{min-height:1px}.elementor-gallery-item{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;text-decoration:none;border:solid var(--image-border-width) 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Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (MoBEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to uplift seaweed farmers, especially women and youth, by enhancing climate-resilient seaweed production, value addition and market access. This MoU signifies a crucial step towards achieving a more prosperous and sustainable future for Zanzibar, leveraging the potential of the blue economy to improve the quality of life for all Zanzibaris. This partnership will primarily focus on improving the livelihood of seaweed farmers by contributing to enhanced climate-resilient seaweed production, value addition, and marketing, with a specific focus on empowering…

Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoCDGEC) to collaborate on key initiatives aimed at enhancing community development, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, child protection, and reproductive health across Zanzibar. This strategic partnership underscores the shared commitment to empower vulnerable groups, promote gender equality, and strengthen community well-being. The MoU was signed by Mrs. Fatma Fungo, CEO of ZMBF, and Abeida Rashid Abdallah, Principal Secretary of MoCDGEC. This partnership highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing social challenges and fostering sustainable community development. /*! elementor-pro…

The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), under the esteemed leadership of H.E. Mrs. Mariam H. Mwinyi, First Lady of Zanzibar and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, proudly inaugurated its Second Board of Trustees and officially opened the Foundation’s new office in Zanzibar. The event marked a significant milestone in ZMBF’s growth, reaffirming its dedication to delivering inclusive, community-led development across the isles. The new office symbolizes the Foundation’s expanding footprint and operational capacity, while the newly appointed Board of Trustees brings fresh vision and expertise to guide ZMBF’s mission /*! elementor-pro - v3.11.0 - 13-02-2023 */ .elementor-gallery__container{min-height:1px}.elementor-gallery-item{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;text-decoration:none;border:solid var(--image-border-width) var(--image-border-color);border-radius:var(--image-border-radius)}.elementor-gallery-item__content,.elementor-gallery-item__overlay{height:100%;width:100%;position:absolute;top:0;left:0}.elementor-gallery-item__overlay{mix-blend-mode:var(--overlay-mix-blend-mode);transition-duration:var(--overlay-transition-duration);transition-property:mix-blend-mode,transform,opacity,background-color}.elementor-gallery-item__image.e-gallery-image{transition-duration:var(--image-transition-duration);transition-property:filter,transform}.elementor-gallery-item__content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:var(--content-justify-content,center);align-items:center;text-align:var(--content-text-align);padding:var(--content-padding)}.elementor-gallery-item__content>div{transition-duration:var(--content-transition-duration)}.elementor-gallery-item__content.elementor-gallery--sequenced-animation>div:nth-child(2){transition-delay:calc(var(--content-transition-delay)…