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Projects & impact

A portfolio of practical outcomes.

Explore community food support, Iftaar gatherings and water projects through real photographs, project descriptions and a growing timeline of practical action.

Field stories

The work, through real photographs.

Community and Ramadan projects lead this portfolio, followed by water projects with matching field photographs.

Ramadan 2022 staple food packs arranged for community distribution
Community food packs · 2022
April 2022

Ramadan community food support

Practical food assistance, delivered with local participation.

The April 2022 photo archive follows food supplies from preparation and transport to community gatherings and parcel handovers. Volunteers work alongside local residents, supporting families with staple food supplies during Ramadan.

26 photographsDocumented activity
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Impact in context

People, projects and their stories.

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25,000+

Verified individuals supported across Tanzania & Zanzibar.

33+

Deep water boreholes & community infrastructure projects.

15

Permanent brick homes completed & handed over in rural Tanga.

TZS 336M+

Documented humanitarian expenditure audited (2020–2026).

Project portfolio

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Photographed projects appear first. Other program records remain available below, with their own details and status.

Program
Documented year

Completed brick home handover ceremony in rural Tanga Completed & Handed Over Verified Archive
September 2026Rural Tanga

Tanzania Shelter Homes Handover

Permanent brick homes replacing fragile thatch shelters for 15 vulnerable families.

Program details
Kwamtili Primary School completed modern toilet block Completed & Handed Over Verified Archive
August 2026Mkinga District

Kwamtili Primary School Sanitation Handover

Modern ventilated toilet facilities, handwashing stations, and clean drainage.

Program details
Halal Qurban meat processing and veterinary inspection at Tanga Abattoir Completed Verified Archive
June–July 2026Tanga Region

Qurban Meat Distribution 2026

Comprehensive Halal livestock processing and fresh meat distribution for thousands of families.

Program details
Sadaqah food hampers distribution to rural households Completed Verified Archive
April 2026Rural Tanga

Sadaqah Food Hampers Distribution

Essential household food packages delivered directly to vulnerable families and widows.

Program details
Medical doctors examining patients during Zanzibar Access to Care camp Completed Verified Archive
January–February 2025Zanzibar

Access to Care Zanzibar Medical Camp

Clinical examinations, laboratory diagnostics, eye care, and free medicines for 3,000 patients.

Program details
ZanzibarTZS 198.6M Grant

MAA Food Aid Zanzibar 2025

2,000 customized food packs providing relief to 10,000 residents across Zanzibar.

Korogwe District2,983 people

Kwemazandu Deep Water Well

120–190m deep borehole, submersible pump, elevated storage, and community distribution.

Korogwe District3,100+ people

Kizara Deep Water Well

Deep borehole infrastructure replacing distant seasonal river sources for 3,100+ residents.

Pemba IslandTZS 29.6M

Pemba Madrasa Renovation

Comprehensive facility renovation: roof, wall tiling, electrical fans, and school sanitation.

Pemba IslandHousing

Pemba Weatherproof Housing

Storm-resistant family home construction supporting vulnerable coastal residents.

Muheza & Kilindi200 Families

Inaugural Ramadan Food Hampers

200 food parcels distributed across Ubembe, Mamboleo-Nkumba, and Kwa-stemba villages.

Tanga District168 Students

School Uniforms & Tuition Grants

168 school uniforms and tuition sponsorships for orphans and vulnerable students.

Mwanahamisi receiving medical care support from Zaimo Foundation at Al Hayat PolyclinicHighlighted Healthcare StoryAl Hayat Polyclinic
Al Hayat PolyclinicRheumatic Heart Disease

Mwanahamisi’s Story: When Compassion Opens the Door to Healthcare

Financial and clinical support enabling 13-year-old Mwanahamisi to access urgent care for rheumatic heart disease at Al Hayat Polyclinic.

Watch Mwanahamisi’s appeal videos
Banner and two wooden doors for the Finishing Phase in Construction of Residential House of Madrasa Teacher in Tibirinzi, Chake Chake, Pemba2025 Project · PembaHousing & Shelter
Tibirinzi, Chake Chake, Pemba2025

Finishing Phase: Residential House of Madrasa Teacher

Construction and finishing phase (wooden doors, roofing & masonry) for a Madrasa teacher’s residential home in Tibirinzi, Pemba.

Masonry structure and roofing sheets for the residential house of a teacher in Tibirinzi, Chake Chake, Pemba2025 ConstructionTibirinzi, Pemba
Tibirinzi, Chake Chake, Pemba2025

Teacher Residential House Structure & Roofing

On-site masonry construction and roofing materials for the Madrasa teacher residential house in Tibirinzi, Chake Chake, Pemba.

Zaimo Foundation Qurbani program 2025 (1446H) in Tanga, Tanzania1446H / 2025 SeasonQurbani Program
Tanga, Tanzania1446H / 2025

Qurbani Program 2025 (1446H Season) in Tanga

Organized Qurbani livestock sacrifice and fresh meat distribution in Tanga, Tanzania for the 1446H (2025) season.

Charity Distribution project distributing Safi brand essential food supplies to individuals in the communityDocumented ReliefFood Relief
Community ReliefSafi Food Supplies

Charity Distribution Project (Safi Food Supplies)

Organized distribution of essential food supplies, specifically Safi brand products, to individuals within the community.

Ramadan 2022 food parcels and community distributionDocumented activity26 photographs
April 2022Tanzania

Ramadan community food support

Practical food assistance, delivered with local participation.

Full photo story
Sadaqah food hampers distributed directly to rural familiesDocumented activity7 photographs
27 March 2023Tanzania

Ramadan food distribution

Food parcels and direct support for families during Ramadan.

Full photo story
Community fresh-meat delivery and volunteer serviceDocumented activity3 photographs
14 April 2023Tanzania

Evening Iftaar gathering

A shared evening meal and volunteers serving the community.

Full photo story
Community gathering at Tanzania Shelter Home handoverCommunity archive7 photographs
Community archive · date not recordedTanzania

Community engagement & presentations

Relationships, participation and the people behind the work.

Full photo story
Schoolchildren gathered around the completed Ng’ombeni water pointCompleted6 photographs
Completed February 2024Ng’ombeni, Mkinga District

Ng’ombeni water well

From borehole drilling to a completed community water point.

Full photo story
Community members gathered beside the completed Mtoni Bombo water pointCompleted5 photographs
Completed February 2024Mtoni Bombo, Mkinga District

Mtoni Bombo water well

A deep borehole, elevated storage and a place to collect water.

Full photo story
A drilling rig at the Mwakijembe water well siteCompleted per project guide2 photographs
Completed September 2023Mwakijembe, Mkinga District

Mwakijembe Primary School well

Water infrastructure serving a school and its surrounding community.

Full photo story
Community members watching work at the Kuze-Kibago borehole siteCompleted per project guide4 photographs
Completed September 2023Kibago, Mkinga District

Kuze-Kibago village well

Borehole work with the local community following its progress.

Full photo story
Bosha VillageWASH

Bosha Secondary School Water Project

Testing, deep drilling, pumping, raised storage and school tap piping.

Mleni Village2023

Mleni Village Water Project

Deep well, electric pump, elevated tank and distribution points.

Gombero Village2023

Gombero Village Water Project

Deep borehole, mounted storage, fencing and communal taps.

Mgambo Village2,922 people

Mgambo Village Deep Water Project

Water infrastructure replacing a roughly four-kilometer journey.

Tanga RegionSchool WASH

Community School Toilet Renovation

School sanitation blocks, improved latrines and handwashing.

Mkinga District2024

MAA 7-Well Regional Initiative

Seven solar-pumped groundwater systems in rural wards.

Mkinga District2025–2026

Water Wells No. 25 & 26

Deep drilling, pumps, civil casing and communal taps.

Three villages2026

Water Wells No. 27, 28 & 29

Vumbu, Mianzini and Churwa village water systems.

Three villages2026

Water Wells No. 30, 31 & 33

Kinyatu, Zingibari and Matemboni village water systems.

Foroforo SchoolProposal

Foroforo School Water Support

A proposed borehole and piped school connection under technical review.

Rural Tanga2025–2026

Tanzania Shelter Project

Improved family housing under a documented construction workflow.

Rural Tanga2025

MAA Ramadan Food Pack Campaign

Planned staple food support for 675 families.

Tanga Region2025

Al-Imdaad Ramadan Food Aid

Essential dry-food packages for rural families.

Multiple locations2025

Qurban Program 2025

Procurement, inspection, halal processing and fresh-meat distribution.

Tanzania2026

Qurban Program 2026

Regional livestock sourcing, verification, processing and distribution.

Pemba Island2024

Qur'an School Renovation

Roof, masonry, flooring, wiring and painting works in Tibirizi.

Tanga RegionEducation

Education Centre Infrastructure Project

Civil construction and facility upgrades for rural primary education.

Project timeline

From drilling milestones to community handover.

The portfolio records implementation dates and review points so an operational status is tied to an actual project pathway.

August–November 2023

Mwakijembe & Kuze-Kibago

Drilling completed in August; official handovers followed in November.

February 1, 2024

Ng'ombeni & Mtoni Bombo

Both 5,000-liter water systems were completed and handed over.

December 2025–May 2026

Wells 25 through 29

Construction, handover and final warranty reviews were documented across successive phases.

April 9, 2026

Wells 30, 31 & 33

Community commissioning followed February drilling and March civil works.

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Housing & Shelter ZF-2026-002

Tanzania Shelter Homes Project

15 permanent brick homes completed in rural Tanga.

GPS: 4°53'31.2"S 39°03'07.2"E · Tanga Region
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Documentary archives · Official YouTube Channel

Field Video Showcase & Mwanahamisi’s Highlighted Story

Watch authentic documentary footage, Mwanahamisi’s medical appeal, shelter inspections, sanitation handovers, and Ramadan relief directly from our verified humanitarian programs across Tanzania.

Highlighted Story · Part 1

13-Year-Old Mwanahamisi Battles Severe Heart Disease — Urgent Appeal for Treatment

For Mwanahamisi and her family, accessing healthcare for rheumatic heart disease was a difficult journey until Zaimo Foundation helped cover her medical care at Al Hayat Polyclinic.

Highlighted Story · Part 2

A Father’s Cry for Help: “Save My Daughter Mwanahamisi” | Heart Disease Appeal

Mwanahamisi’s father shares their struggle when financial hardship stood between his daughter and urgent cardiac treatment, and how Zaimo Foundation stepped in.

Housing & Shelter

From Mud Hut to Weatherproof Home: Mwanfatime’s New Life

Replacing a fragile mud shelter with a durable brick-and-mortar family home in rural Tanga.

Shelter Engineering

Engineering Quality & Durability: Inside Newly Finished Rural Homes

On-site walkthrough of structural masonry, roofing, plastering, and interior finishes.

Mkinga District

Shelter Inspection Walkthrough: Phase 1 Modern Brick Houses

Field inspection of Phase 1 modern brick homes constructed for vulnerable families in Mkinga.

WASH & Sanitation

Keynote Address: Chairperson Explains Sanitation Vision

Zaimo Foundation Chairperson outlines school sanitation and clean water priorities at handover.

Sadaqah Hampers

Full Mission Summary: Delivering Hundreds of Sadaqah Food Hampers

Complete mission documentation of Sadaqah staple food hampers delivered to rural families.

Ramadan Relief

Delivering Hope in Ramadan: Food Hampers in Rural Tanga

Distribution of Ramadan food hampers across underserved rural communities in Tanga, Tanzania.

Community Assembly

Voices of Gratitude: Community Assembly Addresses Team

Community elders and residents address the Zaimo Foundation field team during an outreach handover.

Community Testimony

Field Distribution Milestone: Mzee Sheghe Speaks on Resilience

Village elder Mzee Sheghe reflects on the impact of Zaimo Foundation’s rural relief distributions.

Widows & Elders Support

Elderly Widows Express Deep Gratitude for Ramadan Support

Direct testimonies from elderly widows receiving essential food support during Ramadan.

Mamboleo · Muheza

Community Relief in Action: Care Packages Arrive in Mamboleo

Field delivery of Ramadan care packages to rural households in Mamboleo village.

Kilindi District

Bringing Sustenance Home: Field Distribution for Kilindi

Loading and transporting staple food hampers for distribution across Kilindi District.

Muheza District

Smiles & Gratitude: Elder Receives Ramadan Essentials in Muheza

Moments of dignity and gratitude as elders receive Ramadan food parcels in Muheza.

Ubembe Village · 2022

Preparing Ramadan Food Pack Handover: Ubembe Village

Field preparation and handover of Ramadan food packs reaching families in Ubembe Village.

Iftaar Charity

Distribution of Iftaar Charity for the Holy Month of Ramadan

Community Iftaar meal service and food charity distributions during Ramadan.

Project transparency

Records make progress easier to verify.

Zaimo Foundation uses formal project confirmations, contractual procedures, completion reporting and field documentation. Annual financial statements and activity reports are audited to support NGO compliance and partner standards.

NGO Registration00NGO/R/2358
TIN153-769-354
HeadquartersMkinga, Tanga
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Across the years

A timeline of practical action.

  1. 2022

    Foundation and first community programs

    Zaimo Foundation was formally established as a Tanzanian NGO. Community needs assessments and local engagement accompanied early humanitarian work. The April Ramadan archive records food preparation, transport and distribution.

    View the 2022 photo story
  2. March–April 2023

    Ramadan distributions and shared Iftaar

    Photographs dated 27 March document outdoor food distribution. The 14 April evening archive follows a shared meal, volunteer food service and the Iftaar team.

    View Ramadan 2023
  3. September 2023

    Mwakijembe and Kuze-Kibago water wells

    The project guide records both wells as completed in September 2023. Matching reference photographs show drilling and site activity; they are presented as construction-stage records.

    View well construction
  4. February 2024

    Ng’ombeni and Mtoni Bombo completed

    Drilling and completion photographs record the two water projects. The guide lists completion in February 2024, with borehole depths of 120 metres and 190 metres respectively.

    From drilling to completed taps
  5. 2024–2025

    Education, water and food relief

    The guide records education-centre funding in February 2024, additional well completions through 2025, and Ramadan food relief in Tanga and Pemba. This milestone is based on written project records; the available earlier photographs are not relabeled as these events.

    Written project record
  6. December 2025–April 2026

    Further water-well handovers

    The guide records handover of wells 25–26 on 20 December 2025, wells 27–29 on 7 February 2026, and wells 30, 31 and 33 on 9 April 2026.

    Written project record
  7. 2026

    Shelter and seasonal support

    The project guide reports 15 of 20 shelter homes completed by September 2026. The Ramadan 2026 plan includes 3,100 food packs, 9,000 hot meals and 400 footballs; these are planned deliverables, not inferred completed totals.

    Written project record