Founded in 2009, ZARA Tanzania Charity is a registered non-governmental organization in the United Republic of Tanzania under Certificate No. 00NGO/00003212. Established by Ms. Zainab Ansell, Founder and Director of Zara Tanzania Adventures, the charity was created to transform the benefits of tourism into lasting opportunities for vulnerable communities across Tanzania.
Inspired by a vision of sustainable tourism and community giving, ZARA Tanzania Charity brings together travel industry partners, organizations, travelers, and global citizens to support initiatives that improve education, healthcare, livelihoods, environmental conservation, and women’s empowerment.
Today, ZARA Tanzania Charity is a trusted nonprofit organization committed to creating sustainable, community-driven solutions that empower children, strengthen families, and build brighter futures across Tanzania.
ZARA Tanzania Charity was established in 2009 by Zainab Ansell, founder of Zara Tanzania Adventures, with a simple belief: tourism can create opportunities that transform lives.
What began as giving back to local communities has grown into a trusted charity that partners with donors, volunteers, and organizations worldwide to support children, women, and underserved communities throughout Tanzania.
Today, our work continues to create sustainable solutions that improve lives for generations to come.
We believe sustainable change happens when communities are empowered—not simply supported. That’s why every project we deliver is designed to create long-term impact rather than short-term relief.
Every child deserves an education.
Every family deserves opportunity.
Every community deserves hope.
To support marginalized groups in society such as orphans, women and underprivileged people by providing them basic needs such as food, shelter, clothes and education. The organization also supports porters and guides who help tourists climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru.
Our goal is to ensure a positive outcome of tourism by benefiting and uplifting the host community.
We aim to support and empower disadvantaged and underprivileged groups within the community, including women, orphans, and those in need, by providing essential needs such as shelter, education, and more.
Focusing on environmental conservation, social, and economic development, we strive for the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry while enhancing the host community’s livelihood.
By expanding our projects’ impact globally, we continue to drive meaningful change.
Every donation, every volunteer, and every partnership creates new opportunities for children and families across Tanzania.