Familia Moja Foundation

I was at Familia Moja for three weeks and it was just fabulous. Had a great time and Chi Chi and Tim are great hosts. Do not hesitate to ask if you need something they will arrange it for you. Also for trips to see the island. The accommodation for volunteers is very nice! I can really recommend the experience, whether you have teaching experience or related education or not. There is always something that can be done. I found it very fulfilling and was very impressed by what they had set up in only two years. The kids are so much fun also.

I can highly recommend this organization! I’ve known the founders for years and I keep coming back to volunteer with them. Everything is very well organized. Chichi, the head teacher, is strict enough to make sure the children really learn, but at the same time she is warm, loving, funny, and teaches every single day with full energy and dedication. You can clearly see how much she loves her profession. The children are absolutely adorable and always so excited to welcome new volunteers. Tim takes care of all the organization around the school and is also deeply committed, putting his whole heart into it. Both of them dedicate themselves completely to helping children who grow up in very poor circumstances, giving them a much better start in life. The school grounds are always clean, which is something the children are taught early on, and the classrooms are decorated with great love and attention to detail. The volunteer rooms are spacious, clean, with private bathrooms and even a fan – you have everything you need. The kitchen is also very clean and well equipped. I have been supporting them for years and will continue to do so because I truly believe they are doing a fantastic job! Every time I’m there, I feel completely at home – they have become like a second family to me in Africa. They are open, kind, communicative, and always ready to help with anything you might need. They also run their own sandwich shop in Paje to support the school financially, and they are doing a great job there as well – every sandwich I tried was delicious. All in all, it’s a wonderful place to volunteer, especially since it’s based in beautiful Zanzibar. I can promise you will have an amazing experience if you decide to visit Familia Moja. I am deeply grateful to both of them for their important and impactful work, which helps brighten the future of so many children. With love from Switzerland, Sana ✌️

From the day I arrived at the Foundation to the day I went back home, I could not feel more at home. Everyone treated me like one of their own family members (specially Tim and Chichi, the owners of the foundation). I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work so closely with these children who welcomed me at school, day by day, with a smile on their faces. Apart from that, it’s important to highlight the conditions of the school, as well as the dormitory. I truly recommend embarking on this little adventure with Familia Moja, a genuine, loyal and transparent organization with really good values.