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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)…

Marlborough House, London, England:  November 15, 2023 – Hon. Mama Mariam H. Mwinyi, the esteemed wife of Zanzibar’s President, Settlor, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), took center stage at the Women Leaders meeting organized by the Commonwealth of Nations at Marlborough House, London. The gathering served as a platform for Mama Mariam H. Mwinyi to shed light on the groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by the Government of Zanzibar, particularly under the leadership of President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. In her impassioned presentation, Mama Mariam H. Mwinyi commended the eighth-phase government’s unwavering commitment…