Barefoot College Zanzibar

Barefoot College Zanzibar Kutoa elimu na kuhamasisha ufumbuzi endelevu Afrika Mashariki. kituo cha ambapo hekima wazawa na ujuzi ni sherehe na thamani.

Barefoot College Zanzibar imekuwa kuweka wanawake katika moyo wa kuleta mwanga jamii zao, kujenga mahali pa kujifunza, ugunduzi na mabadiliko kwa wanawake wa vijijini wanaoishi chini ya $ 1.20 kwa siku, wengi wao kamwe kupatikana elimu rasmi. Kwa kuamini kwamba upatikanaji wa mwanga itawezesha maendeleo wote. Nia ya chenye kuchochea mabadiliko ya jamii maskini vijijini, na uwezo wa kuendeleza na k

usimamia mipango yao wenyewe katika siku zijazo, kujenga nguvu vyama vya kiraia, matokeo bora elimu kwa ajili ya watoto wao na uhuru wa kiuchumi endelevu kwa wanawake. K**a ya 2016, 24 wanawake wa vijijini wamepata mafunzo juu ya uhandisi ya jua, ufugaji nyuki, kushona, ushirikishwaji wa kifedha, ujuzi digital, lishe na afya ya uzazi. Shukrani kwao, kaya 450 walikuwa wa jua na umeme, kwa kutoa huduma ya kusafisha na nishati ya kuaminika kwa watu 2,700 katika kisiwa hicho. Mungu akubariki

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Barefoot College Zanzibar has been placing women at the heart of bringing light to their communities, creating a place of learning, discovery and transformation for rural women living on less than $1,20 a day, most of whom never accessed formal education. A centre where indigenous wisdom and skills are celebrated and valued. Believing that access to light enables all development. Committed to catalysing transformation of poor rural communities, able to sustain and manage their own initiatives into the future, creating stronger civil society, better educational outcomes for their children and sustainable economic independence for women. As of 2016, 24 rural women have been trained on solar engineering, beekeeping, sewing, financial inclusion, digital skills, nutrition and reproductive health. Thanks to them, 450 households were solar electrified, to provide access to clean and reliable energy to 2700 people on the island. All this has been made possible with the generous support of :
- The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar
- UNWOMEN
- UNDP Small Grants Program of GEF
- Milele Foundation Zanzibar
- Frey Charitable Foundation Switzerland
- The Coca Cola Foundation & The Coca Cola Bottlers of Africa
- The Clinton Global Initiative
- Giving Women, Geneva

Happy Islamic New Year 1448 AH🌙
17/06/2026

Happy Islamic New Year 1448 AH🌙

Happy International Day of the African Child Today we celebrate the resilience, creativity and potential of every Africa...
16/06/2026

Happy International Day of the African Child

Today we celebrate the resilience, creativity and potential of every African child. Children are the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they have access to education, opportunities and the support they need to thrive

Barefoot College Zanzibar’s team visited , a non-profit organization committed to promoting equity, inclusion and empo...
16/06/2026

Barefoot College Zanzibar’s team visited , a non-profit organization committed to promoting equity, inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities. The visit aimed to explore a new partnership focused on advancing inclusivity and providing life skills training opportunities.

This collaboration will support Barefoot College Zanzibar in strengthening its commitment to creating an inclusive campus environment while equipping members of the Shijuwaza community with essential soft and technical skills. The partnership will contribute to empowerment, capacity building and creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities

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15/06/2026

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SHIJUWAZA is encouraged by the growing commitment among stakeholders who recognize the importance of inclusion and the integration of disability rights across their programmes and interventions. This positive shift demonstrates that sustainable development can only be achieved when every member of society, including persons with disabilities, is meaningfully included in decision-making processes and opportunities for growth.

We congratulate Barefoot College Zanzibar for taking a proactive step in partnering with SHIJUWAZA to strengthen disability inclusion within its initiatives.

Through this collaboration, we are fostering a shared vision of an inclusive Zanzibar where the rights, voices, and aspirations of persons with disabilities are respected, promoted, and reflected in all aspects of development.

13/06/2026

Seaweed farming is one of the main livelihoods for many women in Zanzibar. Among our beneficiaries nearly 80% of the women are involved in seaweed farming which plays an important role in supporting their families and communities.

To increase the value of their work and create better income opportunities, we introduced a new initiative focused on transforming seaweed into value added products including handmade soap. Through this project, our Mamas are building skills, creating sustainable businesses and increasing their earnings from the resources they already have.

Are you a hotel interested in using natural, community made soap produced by our Mamas? Get in touch with us at [email protected]

In the video our mama, Bi Mwajina from U*i Island

Teach them from a young age, so they grow up as changemakers and ambassadors for a better future.This week, we welcomed ...
13/06/2026

Teach them from a young age, so they grow up as changemakers and ambassadors for a better future.

This week, we welcomed a group of students from an international school in Kenya who visited our centre to learn about our work and the importance of climate action in protecting our planet.

Their visit was a powerful reminder that young people have an important role to play in creating sustainable solutions. Engaging with them early, we hope to inspire curiosity, responsibility and a commitment to becoming future leaders who will drive positive change in their communities.

Today we were honored to welcome a delegation of solar engineers and social development experts from Germany to our cent...
11/06/2026

Today we were honored to welcome a delegation of solar engineers and social development experts from Germany to our centre. Their visit provided an opportunity to learn more about our community led solar initiative and engage directly with our Solar Mamas whose work continues to transform lives through sustainable energy solutions.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners committed to advancing sustainable development and empowering underserved communities.

Repost from Besuch bei den Solar Mamas auf Sansibar im Februar 2026Die Solar Mamas auf Sansibar sind Frauen aus ländlic...
09/06/2026

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Besuch bei den Solar Mamas auf Sansibar im Februar 2026

Die Solar Mamas auf Sansibar sind Frauen aus ländlichen Gemeinden, die zu Solartechnikerinnen ausgebildet werden und anschließend Solaranlagen in ihren Dörfern installieren, warten und reparieren. Die NGO stärkt nicht nur den Zugang zu nachhaltiger Energie, sondern fördert auch die wirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Teilhabe von Frauen. Darüber hinaus erhalten die Teilnehmerinnen Schulungen in weiteren Bereichen wie Agroforstwirtschaft, Imkerei und Honigherstellung, Seifenproduktion, Schneiderei sowie in der Vermittlung von Life Skills und sexueller sowie reproduktiver Gesundheit.

For many rural women limited access to education and skills training has often restricted their opportunities to traditi...
08/06/2026

For many rural women limited access to education and skills training has often restricted their opportunities to traditional caregiving roles within their families.

Barefoot Zanzibar is helping to change that by equipping women with the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to become leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers in their communities.

We believe that rural women are not just beneficiaries of development, they are innovators creating practical solutions for local challenges. Through their determination and creativity, they are transforming obstacles into opportunities and proving that some of the most impactful innovations begin at the grassroots level.

07/06/2026

Arusha, Tanzania 🇹🇿

The first ever Honey Sensory Analysis Workshop and Honey Bar in Tanzania bringing together participants from three continents to celebrate and explore the world of honey.

Barefoot College Zanzibar attended this workshop to explore new markets and introduce our sustainable beekeeping project to a wider audience.

Here’s to building stronger connections, creating new opportunities and supporting women beekeepers to thrive.

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Kinyasini, North Unguja
Zanzibar

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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+255773577762

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