Our team is comprised of teachers, volunteers, and active community members. Our mission is to make a positive impact with the time that we are given. Zanzibar Student Aid (USA) and S chülerhilfe Sansibar (Germany) hope to aid the plight of underprivileged communities in Zanzibar. A pervasive reality in a life of poverty is the lack of food, water, and education. The communities we interact with are made up of people with dreams of creating a stable happy life, and through your support we can make that happen!
As an organization we understand that to fight poverty in these communities change must be gradual and methodical. To make the biggest impact with the support of our donors, Zanzibar Student Aid collects funds to cover the school fees of impoverished school children and provide filling and nutritious school meals. With this approach we can create a more stable environment for education. A good education and a full stomach open countless opportunities to combat poverty.
What keeps us going are the real effects our organization achieves in the lives of impoverished students. The securing of an education, providing relief to family budgets, and fostering a positive outlook on life are priceless achievements for anyone of any country. The relationships that we create with the students and their families are perhaps the most rewarding immediate fruits of our action. Together with the support of our donors and the cooperation of schools and local families we are slowly shaping a brighter future for Zanzibar Communities.
We know that through the combined efforts and the support of our sponsors, we can stem the awful effects of poverty: violence can be avoided, drug usage erased, and child exploitation stomped out. In a community of 1.5 million people it is not difficult to start a conversation, stir change, and achieve the unimaginable.
The communities of Zanzibar are truly beautiful and full of vibrant culture. We know that if you visit the island it will create a love for these students just like it did for us! Come see the good that you can be a part of!
Please consider teaming up with us to curb poverty through means of sponsoring a child, sharing your talents, sharing our mission, or donation.
Contact us below and let us know of your insights and ways you would like to join our mission.
Ahsante sana! ~the Zanzibar Student Aid team
Our Team
Helga Wiedecke
Co-founder, Secretary, Director of German Operations
Helga is a teacher in Germany and brings her talents to the schools of Zanzibar. She manages the day-to-day operations of the German branch of Zanzibar Student Aid.
Mohamed Esmail
Treasurer, Director of Zanzibari Operations
Mohamed is a Zanzibari local who is heavily engaged in delivering and coordinating support on the island. He manages the day-to-day operations in Zanzibar.
Michal Solowiej
In Memoriam
Co-founder
Michal was the founder of the USA branch of Zanzibar Student Aid. Michal, although no longer with us, inspires us all every day to create brighter futures for everyone.
Dominic
Stephanie
Headmaster of our schools
Dominic is the headmaster of our schools, St. Paul, St. Barnabas, and St. Monica. With his guidance, our organization gains valuable insight into the lives of his pupils.
Betsy Sava
President, Director of U.S.A. Operations
Betsy manages the day-to-day operations of the U.S.A. branch of Zanzibar Student Aid.
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