Young Life Zanzibar
Reaching the young people of Zanzibar
Young Life in Zanzibar began in 2008 and has been growing ever since. So far, over 20,000 kids have been reached this year alone, and over 3,000 kids attend club every week.
20,360 teens
reached in Zanzibar and counting…
Zanzibar
- Population: 1.3 million
- Main languages: Swahili, English, Arabic
- Kids touched by YLA: 20,360
Zanzibar summary
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania in East Africa. Even though it is considered part of Tanzania, Zanzibar remains separated as an island off of the coast. It keeps a separate flag and holds a very unique culture that sets it apart from the rest of Tanzania. A lush, tropical paradise, Zanzibar not only holds rich history and flavor, it is nearly completely inhabited by Muslims at 98.9%.
Young Life in Zanzibar began in 2008 and has been growing ever since. So far, over 12,000 kids have been reached this year alone, and over 3,000 kids attend club every week. It can be dangerous for leaders to share the gospel in Zanzibar. Yet these staff and leaders are faithful, and God has richly blessed the ministry of Young Life in Zanzibar.
Our impact
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Growth (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Reached | 2,289 | 4,980 | 10,020 | 12,564 | 16,670 | 20,360 | 49% |
| Avg. Kids at Clubs | 395 | 720 | 1,360 | 2,090 | 2,068 | 3,035 | 46% |
| Avg. Kids in Campaigners | 67 | 134 | 296 | 381 | 548 | 632 | 15% |
| Number of Ministries | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0% |
| National Staff | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| DGL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Volunteer Leaders | 16 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 91 | 139 | 65% |
| Kids to Camp | 105 | 0 | 586 | 268 | 474 | N/A | N/A |
| Kids & Leaders to Camp | 141 | 0 | 736 | 369 | 556 | N/A | N/A |
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