About us

Together, We Build Stronger Communities

Since 2009 ZARA Tanzania Charity has supported vulnerable children and families in Moshi, Karatu and Ngorongoro through education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods and conservation.

Student sponsorship
Moshi Kids Centre
Maasai pre-schools
Tree planting & clean-ups

Every gift is tied to something real, so you always know the difference you’ve made.

See ways to give

years of service

projects running

Education For Every Child

Empowering Women & Families

Clean Water & Solar Power

Protecting Our Mountain & Coast

Projects running

Focus areas

1000+

Lives impacted

Make A Difference Today

Make A Difference Today, Join Our Mission

ZARA began in Moshi in 2009 with a simple idea: the people who host the world’s visitors should share in what the visit creates, starting with their children’s education.

Years serving northern Tanzania

Our mission, vision, and the heart behind it all
We make giving simple, open and traceable.

Every gift tracked

100%

Projects

Who we are

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Vision

To support marginalised groups including orphans, women and underprivileged people by providing basic necessities and education, with a special focus on the porters and guides of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru.

Our Mission

To ensure a positive outcome of tourism by benefiting and uplifting the host community, through environmental conservation and sustainable economic development.

Social needs come first

Educational support

Environmental sustainability

Employment creation

Better conditions for mountain porters

ZARA Tanzania Charity is a registered NGO in Tanzania — NGO Certificate No. 00NGO/00003212. Meet our founder.

Volunteer

Fundraise

Campaign

Humanity

Change Lives

Campaign

Faq’s

Questions & Answers

Quick answers to the questions our supporters ask most.

Don’t find the answer? We can help

Ask us a question

We send you detailed student profiles. You can choose a child yourself or ask us to help you choose. Sponsorship costs $850 per child per year, covering school fees, boarding fees, uniform and all required necessities.

Children with one parent, orphans, and children who are facing significant hardship.

Yes. Contact us or download the student profiles from the Student Sponsorship page, and we will guide you through the next steps.

You can donate through ZARA or directly to the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society, or provide mountain gear to ease their work.