Zahoro is a dancer and performer using entertainment to create moments of joy while giving back to local communities in Zanzibar. While the main island of Unguja receives the majority of attention and tourism, Zahoro is deeply connected to Pemba - the second largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago - where his family is from and where support and resources are far more limited.

After losing his parents at a young age, he helped care for his younger sister before moving to Unguja in search of work. His sister now lives in an all-girls orphanage in Pemba, a place that supports many young girls who have lost their parents and families.

With $500, Zahoro will purchase 10 new beds for the girls living at this orphanage. These beds will directly improve daily life, comfort and dignity for the children — helping the space feel more like a home and less like a reminder of loss.

This act is deeply personal. By improving the conditions of the orphanage where his sister lives, Zahoro is supporting not only her, but many other girls who share similar stories of grief, resilience and hope. His idea is about restoring a sense of care and stability, and reminding these young girls that even in places often overlooked, they are seen, valued and worthy of comfort.