Community Voices: Real Stories, Real Impact

 “From Seaweed to Sustainability”

"My name is Asha, and I started a seaweed farm in Paje. With rising tides and beach erosion, I knew we had to act. Now, over 20 girls from my village are turning seaweed into eco-products — proof that youth can lead Zanzibar’s green economy."
“Asha’s tide of change — powered by nature, led by youth.”

 “One Mangrove, One Future”

"We lost our fish, our shade, and our soil. So we planted back what the tides took. Now, 500 mangroves later, my village in Makunduchi sees fish returning and kids learning." – Salim, 19
“Plant a root, protect a reef — youth restoring Zanzibar, one mangrove at a time.”

 “Trash into Treasure: Youth Clean & Create”

“Our beach was drowning in plastic. We didn’t wait for help. We formed ‘ZanziYouth Recyclers,’ cleaning up 1,000 kg of plastic and turning it into art and furniture!” – Zuwena, 22
“We don’t just clean — we create. Youth innovation is our climate solution.”

 “Solar Sisters of Stone Town”

“Power cuts and kerosene were hurting our health and harming our planet. Now, we train girls to install solar panels. Clean energy, local skills, bright futures.” – Fatma, 21
“Solar isn’t just tech. It’s empowerment. It’s Zanzibar’s climate-smart youth in action.”

 “Voices of the Reef”

“I was diving before I could walk. Coral bleaching broke my heart. Now I teach kids reef restoration — we plant coral like seedlings. We’re fighting to keep our underwater world alive.” – Hamza, 18
“From below the waves to beyond the classroom — Zanzibar’s reef guardians rise.”