Micro-lending possibilities with WEDTF, Zanzibar

This may be the most fun of all the possible micro lending/teaching experiences for myself. I met Mrs Alam and Mr, Ali who run the Women Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund (wow). They give micro loans, training and mentorship to people looking to become entrepreneurs. It is mostly women. Mrs. Alama has numerous women interested in getting in the wedding decorating business here in Zanzibar. It is good money and at the moment, the people of Zanzibar who can afford wedding decorations are bringing people and materials in from mainland Tanzania and other places. They are looking for people to train others who in turn will train the women. Although this is not considered interior design it is in the same realm. I think this would be a great opportunity for students to teach some basic design 101. Mrs, Alama mentioned that when one person has a successful business, lots of people copy it and then the market is flooded and nobody wins. She suggested teaching the women how to be creative. That would be interesting to try and do in a week, very challenging. I will go back to Zanzibar and do this!