55. The Road to Zanzibar: Khadija Shariff

Khadija Shariff explains how the RNLI’s mission to save every one has helped save lives as far away as East Africa

Made up of two main islands – Unguya and Pemba – Zanzibar is a country where daily life and livelihoods are focused around the sea. Khadija Shariff explains why so many lives here are touched by drowning, whether in headline disasters like the sinking of the Spice Islander ferry, or by the private family tragedies that go unrecorded.

As Chair of the Panje Project, Khadija shares the hope she feels in its 10th year teaching children to swim and sharing sea safety advice. She celebrates the discoveries the team have made in partnership with the RNLI, which will help end preventable tragedies in other countries.

Learn more about the work we're doing with the Panje Project to help keep children safe in and around Tanzanian waters.

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI

Interview by James Bonney

Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls

The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200