The PDS Humanitarian and Community Development Center, a core part of the PDS Sustainable Village, works to improve daily life for families in need. Our goal is a community where vulnerable children, widows, and struggling families get the support and opportunities they need for a better future. To achieve this, we run four primary programs: care and shelter for orphans at the PDS Children’s Home, direct monthly cash support for 40 families through our Widows Support Program, healthy food and eco-gardening for local nutrition, and environmental protection and climate action through the PDS Recycling & Innovation Hub.
At PDS Zanzibar, we believe humanitarian support should go far beyond providing immediate relief—it must build sustainable paths toward long-term independence, dignity, and resilience. Through the PDS Humanitarian and Community Development Center, we commit to supporting vulnerable children, widows, and families by combining direct aid with actionable solutions: providing loving care at the PDS Children’s Home, monthly cash support for widows, sustainable food security through eco-gardening, and environmental action via our Recycling & Innovation Hub. Our promise is to empower communities today so they can shape a self-sustaining and prosperous tomorrow.
Possible Volunteers Activities
- Direct Relief & Family Support
- Widows Support Operations: Assist in organizing, documenting, and facilitating monthly cash assistance disbursements to 40 widow-headed families.
- Family Welfare Visits: Conduct household check-ins alongside local staff to assess family needs and evaluate the impact of community aid.
- Food Security & Eco-Agriculture
- Eco-Garden Management: Help plant, cultivate, and maintain organic fruit and vegetable crops at the PDS Sustainable Village eco-garden.
- Sustainable Farming Workshops: Assist in training local families on home composting, water conservation, and eco-friendly farming techniques.
- Youth Empowerment & Recreation
- Community Sports & Games: Organize and coach sports tournaments, fitness games, and team-building activities for local youth.
- Life Skills & Mentorship: Lead engaging workshops on leadership, health education, problem-solving, and personal empowerment.
Advantages Of The Program
Village Tour
Discover the community life and meet with the locals.
Zanzibar Food Tasting
Taste more than 15 types of Zanzibar food!
Visits
Discover the historical places of Zanzibar.
Swahili lessons
Learn Swahili language
Visits of the local markets
Discover the life of the local markets by day and by night!
Cooking Lessons
Learn how to cook Zanzibar food.
