Busungu Community Development

08/09/2026

Supporting Children, Schools, and Vulnerable Communities in Zanzibar

Overview
During a two‑week emergency intervention coordinated on the ground in Zanzibar, volunteers and donors raised approximately USD 10,000 to support local schools and vulnerable children. What began as a plan to help 150 pupils expanded to reach roughly 400 children across four schools: Golden Dream School (Fuoni), Stone Town Eco School, True Vision School, and Tumaini School (Chukwani).

Key achievements
- Educational supplies for ~400 pupils: personal minibags containing exercise books, pens, colored pencils, mathematical sets, erasers, highlighters, sharpeners, etc.
- School equipment: whiteboards for each school, two printers (Stone Town Eco, Tumaini), six sports balls and 2 pumps.
- Fees covered: school fees for children at Stone Town Eco School unable to pay (covered through April).
- Orphan support at Stone Town Eco School: four months of meals, additional food supplies, new bunk beds, mattresses, pillows and bed sheets, and hygiene kits (soap, washing powder, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet supplies, waste bins).
- Water, sanitation & infrastructure: repaired water system, new sinks, protected well covers, new sanitary facilities, upgraded electricity supply at Stone Town Eco School, and new waste disposal points at Tumaini and Stone Town Eco.
- School stability: four months’ rent paid for Stone Town Eco School to prevent displacement.

Impact snapshot
- Children reached: ~400
- Schools supported: 4
- Funds raised: ~USD 10,000
- Major outcomes: improved learning materials, safer sanitation and water access, better sleeping conditions for orphans, continuity of schooling, and strengthened school infrastructure.

Volunteer and partner acknowledgements
Special thanks to the volunteers and contributors who made this possible:
- Jonas Herzog (project initiator and coordinator)
- Karim
- Christina
- Ilham
- Kassim (logistics/deliveries)
- Oceane
- Yusuf (plumbing and technical work)
…and to the many donors, school staff, teachers, community members, and technical workers who supported planning, purchases, and installation.

Thank you to everyone who turned a short, focused effort into lasting support for children and schools in Zanzibar.

Thank you to all our donors! You’ve made this week possible!Speci...

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Today, we hit another milestone by welcoming teenagers from a local secondary school to our Center in Makunduchi! 🎓💙

These bright minds dove into the world of marine life—learning the importance of protecting sea turtles, understanding different types of these magnificent creatures, and discovering how to communicate effectively with their families about sustainable fishing practices. 🌍🐢

By mixing ages and sharing knowledge, we’re building a stronger community that cares for our oceans! Let's keep the momentum going!

What are your thoughts on youth education in marine conservation? 💬👇

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🌊🐢 Did you know that young sea turtles are some of the most vulnerable creatures in our oceans? Today, we had the incredible opportunity to learn from a guest expert Ms Marjut on how to treat these amazing animals for wounds and infections! 🩺✨

From understanding their unique anatomy to the best practices for care, we gained valuable insights that will help us protect these gentle giants. 💚 Let’s give a round of applause to our expert for sharing their knowledge and passion!

Have you ever thought about how you can help ocean life? Drop a comment below! 👇💬

21/05/2026

Hongera sana 👏👏

The Chako team is incredibly proud of our co-founder and CEO, Suleiman Ali Mohammed, on his appointment as Chairman of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) by His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council.

We are confident that his vision and commitment will contribute greatly to building a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable future for Zanzibar’s tourism sector.

We wish him every success, wisdom, and strength in this important role. Congratulations, Chairman Suleiman! 💚