Fashion 4 Health with the Vodacom Foundation

a model in mustafa hassanalis zanzibar Charity Show in aid of Zanzibar Mental Hospital in 2009

• All set for the Black and Gold Gala event
• Top Models to Grace the Show
• Fashion For Health in aid of the Zanzibar Mental Hospital

VODACOM Tanzania, through Vodacom Foundation, will this year sponsor a charity fashion show (Fashion 4 Health black & gold gala night) by Mustafa Hassanali in aid of the Zanzibar Mental hospital in Zanzibar on July 30th.

The show is being in Zanzibar for the third year in a row and is organized by Explore Zanzibar.

“This is the third year in a row, we Hosting the Islands Premier and Biggest Fashion Show with Mustafa Hassanali , and we are All ready for Fridays Nights Gala Soirée”, said Maryam Olsen, Managing Director of Explore Zanzibar.

To support her calling, Vodacom Foundation and Mustafa Hassanali have joined forces to create a synergy that will benefit various people at the Zanzibar mental hospital.

“With The Best in Names from the Fashion Industry, Its My Responsibility as a creative entrepreneur to Give back to the Society in the smallest way possible, and together with various individuals From the Tanzanian Fashion Fraternity we lead the way”, stated Mustafa Hassanali, who together with Explore Zanzibar supports the work of the Mental Hospital of Zanzibar (Kidongo Chekundu).

Mustafa Hassanali, Tanzania’s most renowned fashion designer shall unveil his new creations Aptly named “Karafuu” inspired by the Cloves of Zanzibar at Zanzibar Serena Inn in Stone Town, with models from Dar es Salaam Like M’Net Face of Africa 2010 finalist Lillian Mduda, Kisura Tanzania 2009 Winner Diana Ibrahim amongst other top models and Former beauty queens. Also Part of this Event is Renowned Tanzanian Hair and Make up Artiste Rehema Samo.

Zanzibar’s renowned designer, Farouque Abdella shall curtain raise the event together with MAGO Designs who represent Best of the Zanzibar Fashion Brand names.

Tanzanite Band, from Dar es Salaam will provide the live band music and tunes for the Zanzibari Fashionistas to Party the Night away which shall be hosted by Celebrity Radio Presenter Babbie Kabaye

“Charity begins at Home and if we Do not support our Own people and institutions, whom are we waiting for then? It’s the Small steps that count and am Honoured that Maryam Olsen and Zanzibaris Have given me the Opportunity to Lead the way by taking that Step” stated Mustafa Hassanali.

The Fashion 4 Health with the Vodacom Foundation Black and Gold Gala, has been sponsored by The Vodacom Foundation, PSI (Population Service International) African Life Assurance, Zanzibar Serena Inn , Explore Zanzibar, 361 Degrees Events and Vayle Springs LTD

ABOUT VODACOM FOUNDATION

Established in July, 2006, Vodacom Foundation focuses on the company's corporate social investment efforts with the aim of improving the welfare of Tanzanians.

The Foundation looks at four key areas, namely, education, health, economic empowerment and social welfare which are in line with the country’s national development priorities.

Foundation has carried out almost 100 projects in all the regions of the country and more are in the books. These projects have reached and have had direct impact on the lives of thousands of Tanzanians from an array of backgrounds.

ABOUT MUSTAFA HASSANALI

Mustafa Hassanali, a creative entrepreneur believes in the ‘never say die’ attitude and uses his talent and creativity in making a better today and tomorrow for the fashion fraternity along various social causes very close to his heart. Mustafa is truly a fashionista personified!

Mustafa’s work has been highly appreciated at international levels. His showing at the Afric Collection in Douala, Cameroon, India International Fashion Week 20009, Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief 2009, Arise Africa Fashion week 2009, Durban & Cape Town Fashion Weeks, Vukani Fashion Awards in Pretoria, Miss Ethiopia Beauty Pageant, Mediterranean Fashion Festival in Sicily, Italy; M’Net Face of Africa, Mozambique, Uganda & Kenya Fashion Weeks has brought him immense adulation.

ABOUT ZANZIBAR MENTAL HOSPITAL

The Mental Hospital of Zanzibar (Kidongo Chekundu), built in 1947 during the British colonial period has been in dire need of funding for a long time. The year 2009 saw 6 million TSH raised. This has been used to create a female ward and an occupational therapy room, so that the patients could be divided and allow them the respect that for so long they’ve been denied, but deserved. The money was also used to improve the gardens and improve the therapeutic environment of the hospital.

ABOUT EXPLORE ZANZIBAR

Explore Zanzibar an event, tour and promotions company at the forefront of any major events in Zanzibar and always keen to break new ground while earning millions for charity. Its managing director is the executive secretary of ZATI, (Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors) with over 110 businesses enrolled as members.

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