Water technology
Accredited NTA Level 4, 5 and 6 training paths developed with public and private stakeholders.
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A COOPERATION PROJECT IN ZANZIBAR · 2024—2027Water skills
Water skills
for Zanzibar
Education that flows into practice — building local expertise for clean water, resilient communities and responsible tourism.
Explore the project ↓PROJECT PARTNERSThree institutions.
One shared mission.
One shared mission.
01 / THE STORY
Water is not only infrastructure. It is health, opportunity and the foundation of a sustainable future.
Zanzibar faces limited access to clean water and a shortage of skilled professionals, while tourism growth creates an urgent need for sustainable infrastructure and local expertise.
This partnership connects German vocational training experience with Zanzibari insight. Together, AVT, KIST and ZATI are developing qualifications that respond to real labour-market needs.
02 / THE PROGRAMME
Knowledge moves
in three directions.
Master trainers
Technical and pedagogical qualification that creates confident local multipliers.
↗Sustainable tourism
Awareness, skills and practical cooperation for responsible water use across the tourism sector.
↗CURRENT PROJECT MOMENTS
Learning happens
in the field.
Original impressions from the BBP-Zanzibar programme: trainer development, collaborative learning, women’s participation and successful course completion.
30TRAINERS &
MASTER TRAINERS
MASTER TRAINERS
“Skills that stay.
Systems that last.”
30%WOMEN IN THE
TRAINING COHORT
TRAINING COHORT
4—6NTA QUALIFICATION
LEVELS
LEVELS
03 / WATCH THE WORK
People.
Practice.
Progress.
Eight films from workshops, classrooms and the water sector — each video can be selected and named in the CMS.
YouTube channel ↗VIDEO 01Fro Cape to Coast
VIDEO 02Ask a Water Scientist
VIDEO 03How to Take Care of Water Resources
VIDEO 04Tips for Hotels & Restaurants
VIDEO 05What Lies Beneath Zanzibar
VIDEO 06Women Program
VIDEO 07AVT Exhibition
VIDEO 08Water Treatment — SERENA
04 / FIELD JOURNAL
Notes from
Zanzibar.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
First phase of technical training successfully completed
The Master Trainer Development Program in Water and Wastewater Management concluded its first technical phase at KIST.
MASTER TRAINERS
Practical skills for sustainable water management
Training aligned with NTA Level 4 gave participants essential hands-on skills and knowledge for their future role as master trainers.
PEDAGOGY
Pedagogy training builds confident educators
CBET, communication, didactics and assessment methods prepared instructors to design effective, hands-on learning experiences.
05 / PROJECT INFORMATION
Facts, goals
and action.
The essential information from our project publications — directly available here on the website.
QUALIFICATION IN WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY
Skills that answer a real need.
Zanzibar depends on groundwater and rainwater. Saltwater intrusion, contamination and over-extraction are increasing, while the water and tourism sectors urgently need more qualified professionals.
Curriculum development
Two Water Technician curricula at NTA Levels 4 and 5 are developed with public and private stakeholders and submitted to NACTVET for accreditation.
Trainer qualification
20 trainers, including 7 women, complete further training. Eight Master Trainers, including 3 women, are certified to pass their expertise on.
Awareness & competence
20 short information videos and 25 events or workshops connect the project with companies, institutions and future professionals.
2CURRICULA
20TRAINERS · 7 WOMEN
8MASTER TRAINERS · 3 WOMEN
20INFORMATION VIDEOS
25EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Women empowering women
Gender equality is an integral part of the project. Dedicated modules and the “Women Empowering Women” series make this traditionally male-dominated profession more attractive and accessible to women.
SDG 4 · Quality educationSDG 6 · Clean waterSDG 5 · Gender equalitySDG 8 · Decent work
EVERY DROP COUNTS
Zanzibar’s water future starts with daily choices.
Tourism growth and climate change are increasing pressure on Zanzibar’s fragile groundwater resources. At the same time, inadequate wastewater systems threaten public health and marine biodiversity.
1.9mRESIDENTS
93.2 LAVERAGE DAILY USE PER RESIDENT
0.8mTOURISTS PER YEAR
3,195 LUP TO PER LUXURY HOTEL ROOM/DAY
For context, the flyer cites a global average of around 430 litres per person per day.
For tourism businesses and hotel teams
Check for leaks
Inspect taps, showers and toilets regularly. Even small leaks waste significant amounts of water.
Protect wastewater
Never pour fats, oils or chemicals down drains. They contaminate groundwater and the local environment.
Build knowledge
Take part in project information events and training — and share practical solutions within your team.
Simple actions for every day
Use water mindfully
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or soaping your hands and body.
Harvest rainwater
Collect rainwater for irrigation and cleaning wherever suitable.
Support local
Buying local products helps reduce the hidden “virtual water” footprint of transport and imports.
06 / THE PARTNERSHIP
One project.
Shared responsibility.
FUNDED BY
A partnership made
possible by Germany.
This project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through the Partners in Transformation network and implemented by AVT.
07 / GET IN TOUCH
Let’s build
the future.
For project enquiries, collaboration ideas or media requests.
info@zanzibar-education-cooperation.info