Zanzibar Autism Care and Support Organization

Supporting persons with autism in Zanzibar

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Ziara ya Rais

ZACSO walipata fursa ya kuonana na Mhe. Rais wa Zanzibar na kueleza changamoto za hali ya Tawahudi/Usonji kwa upande wa Zanzibar

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Ziara ya Spika

Jumuiya ya ZACSO ilipata fursa ya kuonana na Spika wa Baraza la Mapinduzi kwa ajili ya kuitambulisha taasisi pamoja na kuielezea changamoto hiyo kwa Spika. Nae Spika ametoa fursa kwa ZACSO kutoa mafunzo kuhusu Tawahudi kwa wajumbe wa baraza hilo

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Siku ya Usonji Duniani

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kuazimisha "Siku ya Usonji/Tawahudi Duniani" kwa mara ya kwanza hapa Zanzibar kwa kuandaa Kongamano la Siku ya Usonji Duniani, mnamo tarehe 8 Aprili, 2026

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Mafunzo kwa Walimu

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi kwa walimu 120 kutoka skuli za msingi na maandalizi za Zanzibar

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Mafunzo kwa Wanafunzi

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi kwa wanafunzi 50 wanaosomea ualimu wa Chuo cha Nkuruma, Zanzibar

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Ushirikiano wa Kitaasisi

ZACSO kuonana na uongozi wa Wizara ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Amali Zanzibar, kwa lengo kuona maeneo muhimu ya mashirikiano kati ya ZACSO na Wizara ili kuweza kuwasaidia wanafunzi wenye Tawahudi kuweza kupata elimu ipasavyo

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RUN for AUTISM

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kushiriki katika marathon ya RUN for AUTISM iliyoandaliwa na LUKIZA AUTISM FOUNDATION huko Dar es Salaam

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Uelewa kwa Jamii

ZACSO katika majukumu yake ya kujenga uelewa kwa jamii kuhusu Tawahudi kwa masheha, walimu wa maandalizi na msingi, maafisa afya, maafisa elimu wilaya na wahudumu wa afya ngazi ya jamii huko Tunguu, wilaya ya Kati, Mkoa wa Kusini Unguja

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Ushirikiano wa Kitaasisi

ZACSO kuonana na uongozi wa Wizara ya Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wazee na Watoto kwa ajili ya kujitambulisha na kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi

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Welcome to ZACSO

We are here to support every person with autism

Zanzibar Autism Care and Support Organization (ZACSO) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting persons with autism and their families in Zanzibar. We work to promote understanding, acceptance, inclusion and support through awareness and advocacy, early identification, therapy and intervention support, inclusive education, family and caregiver support, capacity building, research and community outreach.

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Vision & Mission

What drives our work

Our Vision

To create an inclusive society that accepts and respects all children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum and empowers each person to reach their highest potential.

Our Mission

To create a supportive and inclusive society that recognizes the unique abilities and potential of individuals with autism by raising awareness, educating, providing resources and promoting acceptance so that every person with autism in Zanzibar can lead a fulfilling life and contribute to the community.

Autism Awareness
& Advocacy

Promoting understanding and acceptance of autism through public awareness, community education and efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination.

Early
Identification

Promoting early recognition of autism signs and supporting families to access screening, assessment, referral and early support services.

Therapy &
Intervention

Facilitating access to therapy and intervention services that support communication, learning, social development, daily living skills and well-being.

Inclusive
Education

Advocating for equal access to quality education and supporting schools, teachers and education stakeholders to create inclusive learning.

Our Programmes

Support our programmes and current campaigns

Autism awareness and advocacy

Raising awareness about autism across Zanzibar to reduce stigma and build a more informed and compassionate society.

$5,000 to go

70%

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Early identification and screening

Supporting families and communities to recognise autism early and access timely assessment, referral and early support services.

$4,200 to go

82%

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Therapy and intervention support

Helping children and families access therapy and intervention that supports communication, learning, daily living and overall well-being.

$3,800 to go

95%

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Inclusive education for learners

Working with schools and teachers to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for every learner with autism.

$4,500 to go

75%

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Testimonials

Voices from our community

ZACSO helped us understand our child's needs and connected us to the support we needed.

Parent

Family

The autism awareness sessions opened our eyes and greatly reduced the stigma in our community.

Leader

Community

The training gave me new practical skills to support learners with autism in my classroom.

Teacher

Education

Working closely together with ZACSO has strengthened our shared commitment to genuine inclusion and understanding.

Partner

Organisation

We no longer feel alone because ZACSO walks together with families like ours every day.

Caregiver

Family

News & Stories

Latest news and stories from ZACSO

2026-04-21

Advocacy

ZACSO meets President Hussein Mwinyi to raise autism challenges in Zanzibar

A ZACSO delegation met His Excellency the President of Zanzibar to present the real challenges facing persons with autism and their families, and to call for stronger national support.

Amina Khalfan

2026-03-18

Advocacy

ZACSO briefs the Speaker of the Zanzibar House of Representatives

The team introduced the organisation to the Speaker and explained the situation of autism in Zanzibar. The Speaker opened the door for ZACSO to train members of the House.

Omar Ali

2026-04-08

Events

Zanzibar hosts its first national World Autism Awareness Day conference

For the first time, Zanzibar marked World Autism Day with a national conference, bringing together government, health, education and community leaders under one roof.

Fatma Saleh

2026-02-25

Training

120 teachers in Zanzibar complete autism awareness training

ZACSO trained 120 teachers from primary and preparatory schools, equipping them with practical skills to identify and support learners with autism in the classroom.

Yusuf Hassan

2026-04-04

Events

Team ZACSO joins the RUN for AUTISM marathon in Dar es Salaam

ZACSO joined the RUN for AUTISM marathon organised by the LUKIZA Autism Foundation, standing in solidarity with the autism community across the region.

Omar Ali

2026-05-06

Advocacy

Autism conference report delivered to Government leadership

The conference report, with key findings and recommendations, was handed to Government leadership, contributing to national policy discussions on autism.

ZACSO Media

2026-04-08

Events

Award ceremony honours champions of autism inclusion

Certificates of appreciation were presented to partners and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to advance autism awareness and inclusion.

Amina Khalfan

2026-01-15

Outreach

Raising autism awareness in Tunguu, Central District

Shehas, teachers, health officers, district education officers and community health workers gathered in Tunguu, Central District, South Unguja, to learn about autism.

Fatma Saleh

Zanzibar Autism Care and Support Organization

Supporting persons with autism in Zanzibar

Ziara ya Rais

ZACSO walipata fursa ya kuonana na Mhe. Rais wa Zanzibar na kueleza changamoto za hali ya Tawahudi/Usonji kwa upande wa Zanzibar

Ziara ya Spika

Jumuiya ya ZACSO ilipata fursa ya kuonana na Spika wa Baraza la Mapinduzi kwa ajili ya kuitambulisha taasisi pamoja na kuielezea changamoto hiyo kwa Spika. Nae Spika ametoa fursa kwa ZACSO kutoa mafunzo kuhusu Tawahudi kwa wajumbe wa baraza hilo

Siku ya Usonji Duniani

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kuazimisha "Siku ya Usonji/Tawahudi Duniani" kwa mara ya kwanza hapa Zanzibar kwa kuandaa Kongamano la Siku ya Usonji Duniani, mnamo tarehe 8 Aprili, 2026

Mafunzo kwa Walimu

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi kwa walimu 120 kutoka skuli za msingi na maandalizi za Zanzibar

Mafunzo kwa Wanafunzi

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi kwa wanafunzi 50 wanaosomea ualimu wa Chuo cha Nkuruma, Zanzibar

Ushirikiano wa Kitaasisi

ZACSO kuonana na uongozi wa Wizara ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Amali Zanzibar, kwa lengo kuona maeneo muhimu ya mashirikiano kati ya ZACSO na Wizara ili kuweza kuwasaidia wanafunzi wenye Tawahudi kuweza kupata elimu ipasavyo

RUN for AUTISM

Jumuiya ya ZACSO kushiriki katika marathon ya RUN for AUTISM iliyoandaliwa na LUKIZA AUTISM FOUNDATION huko Dar es Salaam

Uelewa kwa Jamii

ZACSO katika majukumu yake ya kujenga uelewa kwa jamii kuhusu Tawahudi kwa masheha, walimu wa maandalizi na msingi, maafisa afya, maafisa elimu wilaya na wahudumu wa afya ngazi ya jamii huko Tunguu, wilaya ya Kati, Mkoa wa Kusini Unguja

Ushirikiano wa Kitaasisi

ZACSO kuonana na uongozi wa Wizara ya Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wazee na Watoto kwa ajili ya kujitambulisha na kutoa elimu kuhusu Tawahudi

People reached through our awareness work

We are here to support every person with autism

What drives our work

Our Vision

Our Mission

Autism Awareness & Advocacy

Early Identification

Therapy & Intervention

Inclusive Education

Support our programmes and current campaigns

Together we can build a more inclusive Zanzibar

Voices from our community

Latest news and stories from ZACSO

Governance and leadership

Governance

Leadership

Programmes

Operations

Together we can build an inclusive Zanzibar for persons with autism

People reached through
our awareness work

Autism Awareness
& Advocacy

Early
Identification

Therapy &
Intervention

Inclusive
Education