PARTNERS
The team behind the Majestic Culture Hub is composed of local organization’s representing various aspects of Zanzibar’s rich culture. What all the partners have in common is the shared believe in culture and its role as a powerful driver for development, with community-wide social, economic and environmental impacts. Together and individually, we work to better the lives of the people around us and to make sure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of Zanzibar’s culture.
Organization Name
Hifadhi Zanzibar
Vision and Mission
Hifadhi Zanzibar is a private compony with a public goal. Our mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of stone Towns living thriving centre by acquiring, restoring and cost effectively utilizing monumental buildings. Hifadhi believes that Zanzibars built heritage is of exceptional universal value as a source of identity which contributes to the community cohesion and is an important driver for islands tourism and economic development .Hifadhi finds it of paramount importance to maintain stone town and make it into a more attractive urban environment step by step .The organisation also aspires to set an example with its actions that can be followed by other owners. Hifadhi manages its property in a profitable way, not with the aim to maximise divided but to reinvest in new property, making an ever increasing positive impact on the state of Zanzibars built heritage
Use of Building
The share holders of Hifadhi take action into their own hands and by investing in the Majestic cinema aim at restoring and renting it out on a sustainable basis, while maintaining it in an outstanding condition.
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Organization Name
Zanzibar Inernational Film Festival(ZIFF)
Vision and Mission
Zanzibar International Film Festival is an NGO established in 1997 to develop and promote film and other cultural industries in order to catalyse regional social and economic growth .ZIFF is the main organiser of the annual film festival in Zanzibar which is known as one of the largest cultural events in East Africa .ZIFF is a truly local festival ,with exhibitions ,workshops and cultural tours that take you to heart of the community .The organisation promotes local talent in film and music and showcases new and old old creative achievements .ZIFF has a core staff managing various events throughout the year. In addition ,the organization collaborates with a large number of volunteers and partners which enables them to continuously reach new audiences.
Use of Building
ZIFF will use the building as its base and will be involved in the programming of events in the multi purpose hall throughout the year and during the festival
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Organization Name
Busara Promotion
Vision and Mission
Busara Promotions has been registered as an NGO in Zanzibar since 2003with mission to promote the development of both establish and upcoming musician particularly those living in disadvantaged communities ,Sout Za Busara, their flagship event, takes place every year in stone town during February, Saut Za Busara is more than just a music festival; it contribute to the growth and professionalization of creating sector in the region ;provides learning ,exchange and employment opportunities ,and promotes Zanzibar globally as a leading destination for cultural tourism. whilst continue to maintain and build on reputation of Saut Za Busara festival in Zanzibar, Busara promotions also aim to develop further over the next five years by expanding events, strengthening partnership and diversifying sustainable revenue streams.
Use of Building
Busara promotions will use the building as its based office and will be involved in the programming events in the multi-purpose whole through out the year and during the festivals
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Organization Name
Reclaim Women Space (RWS)
Vision and Mission
Reclaim Women Space is an NGO set up to counter the marginalisation of spaces for women in the public realm and to better the position of women in Zanzibar. The organisation promotes safe public spaces and creates opportunities for women to shine. Reclaim Women Space believes that women’s access to the public sphere is about much more than having a place to chat with friends it is symbolic of the economic, social, and political power they hold in society, and their ability to share ideas and solve problems communally. The organisation is a local effort aiming to empower women to work together to take back public spaces that have been overrun or co-opted for other purposes and to create new spaces that better serve their communities. Their focus is on employing female engineers and hosting skills classes that teach women everything from masonry to running a business. Using a technique called “memory mapping,” Reclaim Women Space asks women from across several generations to draw memories of their favourites public spaces in Stone Town and imagine ones they would like to see in the future in an effort to improve the community’s livelihood.
Use of Building
Reclaim Women Space will use the building as its based and for their programmes and will advise and give inputs to actively involve women groups in the programming and employment that comes with the rehabilitation of the building.