Help Build a Community Outdoor Gym in Stone Town, Zanzibar!

My name is Bronek and I've been living in east Africa for nearly 4 years now.

I am fundraising so that we could construct an Outdoor Gym facility for youths in Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, east Africa

Imagine a place where history you've watched on Discovery Channel meets hope, where UNESCO World Heritage sites stand alongside communities striving for a better future. This is Stone Town, Zanzibar – a unique gem in East Africa with a rich, complex past and a community eager for positive change.

In this historic town, somewhat stuck in the past, where the average monthly salary hovers around $112 (and some earn as little as $30/month), but even though more and more people have smart phones now and they dream of more colourful things too, the opportunities for fitness and healthy entertainment and anything that we'd label as "cultural" are really scarce here.

Young people, lacking affordable alternatives, are increasingly drawn to their smartphone screens instead of engaging in physical or any activities.

That's where our project comes in:

This multi-station, robust equipment will serve the youth of west Zanzibar, providing a free, accessible space for fitness and community building.

A simpler version, 2 multi station thingy similar to this in the picture below - just as an example, also with 2 boxing and punching stations and other cool things that will be a great alternative to pull-ups on the tree branch.

Why This Matters:

Mini promo video:

The Impact:

Every day, dozens of young men gather in this area to play football, practice boxing, and exercise using whatever makeshift equipment they can find. At peak times, 80-100+ people exercise here and on the nearby beach. This gym will transform their experience, providing safe, purpose-built equipment for their workouts.

It's place where couple come for walks and spend time near the water, which costs them nothing.

This is also a place where parents bring their children to play and tourists come to take pictures of the sunset.

Tidying up the area and installing solar-powered light would be a great addition to the area.

Our Goal:

We need to raise £600 to make this dream a reality. This will cover:

Your Contribution:

Every pound makes a difference! Whether it's £5 or £50, your donation will directly contribute to building this gym. Together, we can create a space that will benefit hundreds of young people for years to come.

Accountability:

All funds will be transparently used for materials and necessary labour. The project will be a community effort, with local volunteers helping with construction. If possible we'll provide regular updates on the project's progress and post a final video once we are open.

I guestimate, once we secure the funding, it should take around a week to complete the project.

A Personal Note:

As someone who has exercised alongside these young men for years, doing pull-ups on tree branches and push-ups on "grass with an ocean view," I've seen first-hand the need for this facility. These are kind, motivated individuals who simply need more opportunities to thrive.

Please, join us in making a tangible difference in Stone Town. Your support will not only build an outdoor calisthenics gym,, but also hope, health, and community spirit in this extraordinary corner of the world.

Help us turn this vision into reality – donate today and help us build a stronger, healthier Stone Town!

I'd really appreciate your help, any contribution big or small, or even sharing to some other groups, people, pages, etc.