CHILDREN DO NOT CHOOSE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES
The Daraja Foundation operates health and education programs in Zanzibar and works closely with youth from Mazizini Children’s House, a local orphanage.
Daraja Foundation works with the children from a young age and through their transition into adulthood, with a particular focus on the girls in areas of women's empowerment, education, health, entrepreneurship and independence.
OUR WHY
In Zanzibar the prevalence of children without parents or parental support is high and their need for housing after aging out of care is vital to their overall success. Daraja Foundation is focused on providing support for youth from the Mazizini Children’s House during a sensitive time of transition in their lives. Upon reaching the age of 18, these young adults are required to leave Mazizini Children’s House. Growing up in an orphanage does not fully prepare the youth for the transition to adulthood. The obstacles rooted in their experiences make finding a job, living independently and integration into society challenging.
HOW
To address this gap in support for the youth, Daraja Foundation opened a transition home on January 1st, 2019, where youth from Mazizini Children’s House can have support and guidance after leaving the orphanage. This transition home is known as the Flo House.
Transitional residences and short-term stays are one solution to help better prepare youth for the challenges of entering adulthood. Specifically, a transitional house such as Flo House can provide access to services such as counselling, job readiness, finance management, life skills and relational support.
Our project aims at preventing isolation and marginalization of these young adults.
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CREATING AN IMPACT AND ENDURING RESULTS We plan thoroughly to ensure the outcomes of our volunteers and donors resources have long-lasting benefits for our the communities we partner with. We analyze our involvement and how we can implement a project to create a long lasting sustainable benefit so that our initiatives outlast our involvement. We will keep you informed on how your generosity makes a difference in the lives of others through email updates. We believe that you should know how your contribution is impacting the communities we're supporting. |
OUR VISION FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW Daraja Foundation envisions a world where volunteers donors and communities are connected and work together to achieve long term sustainability. People everywhere regardless of their circumstances should have the knowledge, ability and decision making power to direct economic, social and environmental resources to improve their lives, their families lives and their community. We believe that developmental work should be done by first consulting the benefiting community to find out first hand what their priorities are and that they would like to accomplish. |
STRONGER TOGETHER
We aim to create opportunities for volunteers to contribute to both local projects and projects abroad.
We promote cultural exchange and sensitivity, encouraging a reflective approach to navigating cross-cultural issues, confusions, and tensions.
Our volunteer teams build community partnerships, implement strategies, and make decisions with the goal of producing strong community outcomes. With the skills and expertise that our volunteers bring to support our projects we strengthen the skills, competencies, and abilities of the members in the communities we partner with. This approach engages community stakeholders and encourages community participation and instills a sense of ownership among the community prior to initiating new projects.
We aim to create opportunities for volunteers to contribute to both local projects and projects abroad.
We promote cultural exchange and sensitivity, encouraging a reflective approach to navigating cross-cultural issues, confusions, and tensions.
Our volunteer teams build community partnerships, implement strategies, and make decisions with the goal of producing strong community outcomes. With the skills and expertise that our volunteers bring to support our projects we strengthen the skills, competencies, and abilities of the members in the communities we partner with. This approach engages community stakeholders and encourages community participation and instills a sense of ownership among the community prior to initiating new projects.