Projects and initiatives
Real programmes, with the numbers. For what WEZA runs on an ongoing basis, see programmes.
The Zanzibar Sparks
Zanzibar's first-ever U14 girls' football team, and the example that started everything.
- Founded as a safe space for girls of all abilities to play and belong.
- Through football and Purposeful Play the girls built skills, confidence, teamwork and leadership.
- The Sparks represented Zanzibar at the Mondial Pupilles youth tournament in France.
- Their journey shaped WEZA's inclusive approach and inspired the CHEZA Hub programme.
Watch “Sparks of Change – A Journey from Zanzibar to France”.
Current: Dream Big, Play Loud, Kick On
Embassy of Denmark in Tanzania · 2026–2027
Pitch training for 100 girls, at least 15 of them with disabilities, monthly friendlies between eight teams, an animated film made with the girls, and a tournament in spring 2027 with ambassadors and ministers invited. Delivered by WEZA's coaches with Danish coach Kim Poulsen, who joins the girls in Zanzibar for an intensive training block in January 2027.
girls
with disabilities
teams
Completed: Twende Olympics
Embassy of France in Tanzania · Coaches Across Continents · 2023–2025
A sport-for-development project launched by the Embassy of France to Tanzania, supporting sport practice while promoting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. WEZA used sport as the tool to deliver health education, life skills and inclusive play.
coaches trained
female coaches
sessions delivered
Completed: Sports4Girls and Football for Peace
U.S. Embassy · Konrad Adenauer Stiftung · Wajamama · 2022–2025
An early sport-for-development initiative combining football with empowerment workshops on menstrual health and hygiene. The project strengthened girls' access to sport, health education, life skills and peaceful cooperation, using play and guided reflection as the learning tools.
girls took part
age range
received pads
