Infinity Foundation donates equipment to boost conservation efforts at UNESCO world heritage site in Isles

Zanzibar. The Stone Town Management Authority has received professional media equipment from Infinity Foundation to strengthen its capacity to document, preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The equipment work Sh50 million, was donated this week by Mr Samuel Saba through the foundation, includes cameras, tripods, lenses, microphones and a drone, among other tools.

Speaking after the donation, Mr Saba said the initiative was intended to support the authority’s work by providing it with tools to better document and showcase Stone Town’s heritage.

“Stone Town is an important part of Zanzibar’s identity and history. We believe that supporting the authority with professional media equipment will help strengthen efforts to document, preserve and promote this heritage, while sharing its story with a wider audience,” he said.

Receiving the donation, the authority’s Director General Ms Asha Ally Hassan.said the equipment would improve its ability to capture and communicate Stone Town’s image, including its historic buildings, cultural attractions and ongoing conservation efforts.

“The equipment comes at an important time as we continue working to protect and promote Stone Town’s heritage. It will strengthen our capacity to document the area professionally, showcase its unique attractions and communicate our conservation work to local and international audiences,” she said.

She added that access to professional equipment would help the authority produce better-quality visual content, supporting efforts to raise awareness of Stone Town’s heritage and promote it to wider audiences.

The donation reflects the role that partnerships between public institutions and private-sector organisations can play in supporting heritage conservation and destination promotion.

Stone Town, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is known for its distinctive architecture and cultural influences shaped by centuries of trade and interaction between Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

The authority is responsible for managing and safeguarding the historic area, while also supporting efforts to maintain its appeal to residents, businesses and visitors.