Karibu More Africa!
More Africa is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Paje, on Zanzibar. The organization focuses on children and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to run our NGO in a self-sustainable way, More Africa offers 10 beautiful bungalows with private bathroom, all located on the same premises.
Special school
Advanced
The advanced group, consists of children who have moved on from the primary. All these children have a mental disability, sometimes in combination with a physical disability. In this class the children learn almost all subjects that are taught in a “normal” school; reading, writing, math, geography, science, English, sports & music.
Daycare
The daycare consists of children with (severe) developmental delays and multiple disabilities. These children learn experientially, there is no pressure.
Primary
The primary group consists of children who are not allowed in Zanzibar to go to a government school due to their disabilities. This group has, on the one hand, children who progress from the nursery to the primary. These children are very teachable and may in the future move on to the “advanced” group. On the other hand, this group contains children who, because of their developmental delays, have reached their limit in terms of learning. For these children, the primary is the best they can do. Repetition is the key for these children.
Nursery
The nursery group consists toddlers and children with major development delays. We prepare them for the primary school by teaching them basic scholar and social skills.
Physical Therapy
About one-third of all children in the school have physical disabilities in addition to mental disabilities. For these children, we offer physical therapy. In our new school we have a special room equipped for physiotherapy. We also have a relaxation room, where all the senses are stimulated.
16+ group
The 16+ group consists of our youth who are outgrowing school. Unfortunately, there is little safety net for these children when they are out of school. That is why we have established “More Africa Academy”, to offer our young people, even when they are no longer attending school, a safe place where they can continue to develop themselves. They are trained in the various aspects of the guesthouse, such as security, garden, bar, kitchen and housekeeping. Eventually they work towards a (paid) job.
Cooperations
What our volunteers say
Hallo Ellen. Ik wil je bedanken voor de geweldige begeleiding en leerzame stage die ons (naam) bij jou heeft mogen ervaren. Het was fijn om te horen dat je zo zorgzaam bent naar je stagaires toe. Niet alleen tijdens de werkzaamheden maar ook in de vrije weekenden als ze tochtjes ging maken wou je altijd weten waar naar toe en hoe. Dat was een hele geruststelling voor ons. (naam) heeft al veel verteld en laten zien van de kindjes maar nog lang niet alles.
Fantastisch om te zien wat jullie allemaal doen voor de kinderen.
Nogmaals hartelijk bedankt voor de geweldig tijd die ons (naam) en ook (naam) hebben mogen ervaren bij More Africa op Zanzibar.
Ouders van een vrijwilliger
Volunteer in 2019
Joyce
Volunteer in 2018
Amy
Volunteer in 2018Ja waar zal ik beginnen… het project heeft oprecht mijn hart gestolen. Ik vind de manier waarop alles is opgezet en hoe er met de kinderen wordt omgegaan erg bijzonder daar zouden veel begeleiders in Nederland veel van kunnen leren. De kinderen zijn elke dag erg blij om weer naar school te kunnen en je ziet ze echt vooruit gaan. Het contact tussen de projectbegeleiders en de ouders is ook erg bijzonder om te zien, de ouders van de kinderen zijn erg betrokken en blij met de hulp die zij ontvangen. Dit project is leuk om als stage te gaan doen, maar ook zeker als vrijwilligerswerk.
Alinda
Volunteer in 2019 & 2020
What our guest say
Amazing friendly host and staff. They were welcoming us with the big smile every time we met. Ellen organised taxi for us both ways. Unfortunately one day I stepped on sea orchid but Ellen expertly took out all the spikes. The whole place looks like a tropical garden with small living houses, hammocks, swimming pool and cozy restaurant. The apartments are modest but clean and tidy. We had one with cold water but in the heat of Zanzibar it is not the problem. Food was very good. The place is not located by the beach. It takes around 25 minutes to walk there or 4 minutes in the taxi. Super cool thing is the fact that money from the booking goes into the school Ellen is running. Ellen thanks for your hospitality. Good luck with all your plans. You rock!
Marta
Poland, December 2019It’s just a perfect choice to have a taste of Zanzibar. Helen and her staff were extremly friendly and she organized all what we wanted. The place is like a small paradise with a tropical garden, pool, chilling area. The room was commodious and in perfect tidiness. The food was also rich and delicious. The cherry on the top of the cream was that we have donated Helen’s school just because of staying and enjoying our time there. Many thanks for all our memories 😊Helen made our trip unforgettable
Ilia
Hongaria, December 2019Amazing place with great story! Host Ellen and all staff are so nice and helpful! We loved Deka a lot! The place is bit further away from the beach but they help you organize taxi to the beach and back. Nice and clean rooms, calm resting area, small restaurant and pool. You can visit school for kids with special needs that you are helping by staying at More Africa Guest hous! We love our stay here and would highly recomend this place!
Marina
Croatia, January 2020I spent such a very nice time with my friend. we are so happy discovering this place. Ellen is a very good person, she’s doing such a very good job, not only with her guesthouse, but also the way she cares about children who have mental sicknesses. The place is very clean, and so quiet. U forget U’re in Paje, which is a very crowded city. The food is delicious. The staff take care so much of the customers. Don’t hesitate to make a stop in More Africa Guesthouse, U won’t regret it for sure. Thanks so much Ellen for everything U made for us!!!!!
Natalie
France, December 2019Pack for a Purpose
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