Partnerships and Interventions
The team’s first step was partnering with a women-led seaweed farming group
headed by Aisha, a local leader who produced low-grade seaweed. The
intervention included training, providing equipment, and forming strategic
partnerships, such as with a stakeholder who donated solar dryers to enhance
product quality.
Achievements and Recognition
The efforts led to the production of higher-quality seaweed, three of which were
certified by the Zanzibar Bureau of Standards. These improvements attracted
political attention, including from the First Lady of Zanzibar. Aisha, the group leader,
was nominated for a national cultural contest award, acknowledging her
contributions.
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