BUSINESSES 4 LIFE

Inspired by models of sustainable education, we set up businesses that will be successful in the local community. They are run by students to give them practical skills and experience of leadership, management, customer service and finance.  Some graduates set up their own businesses and a microfinance scheme helps translate dreams into reality. 

Zanzibar Bicycles 4 Life

Our bicycle business repairs bicycles and rents them to students, volunteers and the public.  Team members are trained to give cycling tours to tourists. They learn to give good customer service and teach young children how to ride bicycles safely.  Bicycles from Canada and the UK are "recycled" to happy customers in Zanzibar - thank you to our kind sponsors.

HEROES COMMUNITY ACADEMY (HCA)

Heroes Community Academy employs 8 staff including teachers, cleaners, gardeners and a secretary. As the school expands, more staff will be recruited. Our school is sustainable - we offer some scholarships to students and even low income families can pay something towards school fees, knowing that their child will benefit from an education that’s on a part with the best schools on the island. Our school’s office facilities are run as a separate profit centre wtih photocopying facilities available to the local community at a competitive price.