Our Wishlist
Small things can make a big difference.
At More Africa, every day we work to give children with special needs in Jambiani the education, care, and opportunities they deserve. To do this, we depend on the generosity of people like you.
We’ve created a wishlist with items that make a direct impact in our classrooms, therapy sessions, and daily care.
Pack Light, Bring Impact
Planning a trip to Zanzibar? The best way to support our children is often by helping us buy items locally. This not only ensures we get exactly what we need but also supports small shops and families in our community.
If you’d like to contribute, you can:
- Donate funds, and we’ll purchase diapers, hygiene products, and school supplies from local shops.
- Bring along light and unique items that are harder to find here, such as: Vocational training items such as tote bags which we can print, sewing items etc
Sensory toys & Physical therapy materials
Special art or craft supplies
Educational materials
This way, your support has double impact: helping the kids and strengthening our local economy.
Why a Wishlist?
At More Africa, we believe that every donation should create real, meaningful impact. That’s why we created our Wishlist — to make it clear what we truly need and how you can best support us.
Too often, well-meaning donations don’t fit the needs of the children or the reality of daily life in Zanzibar. Items may be broken, unsuitable, or difficult to maintain. With our Wishlist, we make sure that:
Children get exactly what supports their growth — from educational materials that match their abilities to therapy tools that help them develop new skills.
We avoid waste — by guiding donations, we ensure everything can be used and appreciated
Local businesses are supported — we prefer to buy many of our supplies in Zanzibar, so donations of funds help us strengthen the community economy as well as the children we serve.
Know what matters most — Instead of guessing, visitors can contribute in the most impactful way.
In short: our Wishlist is a bridge between your generosity and the children’s real needs.. Thank you for supporting our mission of inclusion and empowerment. Together, we can make a real difference.
Why No Candy?
We kindly ask visitors not to bring candy or sweets for our children. Although the thought is kind, candy can cause more harm than good — especially here in Zanzibar.
No access to dentists: Many of our children have never seen a dentist in their lives. Tooth decay or cavities often go untreated, leading to lifelong pain and health problems.
Health comes first: Sugar can cause serious dental issues, especially for children with special needs who may already face medical challenges.
Better alternatives: Instead of sweets, we would love visitors to bring healthy snacks like fruit, rice, wheat flour or beans.
By respecting this request, you help us protect the children’s health and give them the best chance at a happy smile — without the candy.
Our Top 10 Priority Items
Donations (money) – helps us to pay for monthly costs such as salaries and transport costs
Pampers size 4 & 5 adult sizes and wipes – always in high demand
Vocational training centre – Totebags to be printed, fabric, beads, molds
Food supplies – fruits, rice, wheat flour, cooking oil, beans
Sensory toys – to support children’s development and engagement
Physical therapy items – e.g. therapy balls, resistance bands, balance tools
Educational materials – puzzles, books, flashcards, notebooks
Outdoor play equipment – balls, skipping ropes, simple sports gear
Pretend play materials – dolls, toy kitchens, doctor materials, dress-up items
Art & craft supplies – markers, glue, safe scissors, felt
Below you can see the wish list. We try to keep it as up-to-date as possible.
In doubt? Please send an email to info@more-africa.com or an app to +255629987809
