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We are a young not-for-profit organization that
works on behalf of a self-sufficient Africa

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We are a young not-for-profit organization that works on behalf of a self-sufficient Africa

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PROJECTS

We mainly operate in three fields: Education for kids, vocational training for women and social entrepreneurship to ensure the sustainability of our projects.

We have three permanent projects for children besides periodical projects like science fairs or festivals:

1. Assalam Community School

2. Children’s University

3. Children’s Library& Kidsnook station for storytelling

FOR KIDS

Assalam School

We strive to strengthen the social status of African women in three ways:

1. Tailoring courses for single mothers

2. 1-year vocational training courses for young ladies which include classes like tailoring, housekeeping, permaculture, English and computer classes

3. Employment of local women across our social programs

FOR WOMEN

We have three social entrepreneurship projects:
1. MamaAfrica – Voluntourism

2. CafeAfrica&Shops – Two stores, based in Stone Town (Zanzibar) and İstanbul (Turkey), where we sell our KangaAfrica products

3. KangaAfrica – Our fashion brand

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FEATURED EVENTS

For all videos please visit our YouTube channel.

ZANZIBAR

Assalam Community Foundation was established in Zanzibar and its central office located on the island in the village Kizimkazi (Mkunguni), where its main social programs are implemented.

ISTANBUL

Gallery Africa is a branch of Assalam Community Foundation in İstanbul. It is a meeting point for our volunteers and for people who want to taste African delicatessen and purchase our products to support local women.

Assalam Community Foundation cooperates with many organizations and some of our projects have been supported by donors.

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ZANZIBAR

Assalam Community Foundation was established in Zanzibar and its central office located on the island in the village Kizimkazi, where its main social programs are implemented.

ISTANBUL

Gallery Africa is a branch of Assalam Community Foundation in İstanbul. The café is a meeting point for our volunteers and for people who want to taste African delicatessen and purchase our products to support local women.

Assalam Community Foundation cooperates with many organizations and some of our projects have been supported by donors.

BE A PARTNER