The seaweed center is a
project in close association with seaweed farm
establishments in Paje beach village, an area renowned
for its seaweed processing. The manufacturing site for
its seaweed products is located 1 hour drive from Stone
Town.
Seaweed farming initiatives have resulted in the
production of soaps, creams and treatment scrubs infused
with seaweed ingredients such as Lang Lang. These
products are sold to visitors and the local community
alike, while having also gained modest distribution
across many East African hotel establishments. Zanzibars
seaweed products are also exported to many foreign
countries for further processing as well as for use in
medicine, cosmetics, and in the preservation of food.
You can experience the amazing life of seaweed farming
women, as well as the facilities and the capacity
building that seaweed farming provides. This is one of
many pioneering projects working with women farmers
across the region, made possible by Farm Africas
Maendeleo Agricultural Enterprise Fund.