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VODACOM Tanzania, through Vodacom Foundation, will this year sponsor a charity fashion show (Fashion 4 Health black & gold gala night) by Mustafa Hassanali in aid of the Zanzibar Mental hospital in Zanzibar on July 30th.The show is being in Zanzibar for the third year in a row and is organized by Explore Zanzibar.“As Zanzibaris it’s our responsibility and duty to accord a decent life to those seemingly neglected by society”, said Maryam Olsen, Managing Director of Explore Zanzibar.To support her calling, Vodacom Foundation and Mustafa Hassanali have joined forces to create a synergy that will benefit various people at the Zanzibar mental hospital.“This year we want to renovate the male ward and build a sports’ facility. For years, patients have been staying in sub-standard wards. Patients will be able to stay and learn in a fitting environment”, stated Mustafa Hassanali, who together with Explore Zanzibar supports the work of the Mental Hospital of Zanzibar (Kidongo Chekundu).Mustafa Hassanali, Tanzania’s most renowned fashion designer shall unveil his new creations on the 30th of July 2010 at Zanzibar Serena Inn in Stone Town, with models from Dar es Salaam.Zanzibar’s renowned designer, Farouque Abdella shall curtain raise the event together with Mago Designs. The show shall also feature a performance by the Tanzanite Band.Mustafa Hassanali’s “Karafuu” Collection is inspired by the Cloves of Zanzibar. The multipurpose use of this Majestical spice is embodied in the fluid silhouette embodied in this black and gold collection.“As per my tradition, one of my dresses shall be auctioned to assist in fundraising for this hospital with which I have been involved with since 2008” noted Mustafa Hassanali.The Fashion 4 Health with the Vodacom Foundation Black and Gold Gala, has been sponsored by The Vodacom Foundation, PSI (Population Service International) African Life Assurance, Zanzibar Serena Inn, Explore Zanzibar, 361 Degrees Events and Vayle Springs LTDABOUT VODACOM FOUNDATIONEstablished in July, 2006, Vodacom Foundation focuses on the company's corporate social investment efforts with the aim of improving the welfare of Tanzanians.The Foundation looks at four key areas, namely, education, health, economic empowerment and social welfare which are in line with the country’s national development priorities.Foundation has carried out almost 100 projects in all the regions of the country and more are in the books. These projects have reached and have had direct impact on the lives of thousands of Tanzanians from an array of backgrounds.ABOUT MUSTAFA HASSANALIMustafa Hassanali, a creative entrepreneur believes in the ‘never say die’ attitude and uses his talent and creativity in making a better today and tomorrow for the fashion fraternity along various social causes very close to his heart. Mustafa is truly a fashionista personified!Mustafa’s work has been highly appreciated at international levels. His showing at the Afric Collection in Douala, Cameroon, India International Fashion Week 20009, Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief 2009, Arise Africa Fashion week 2009, Durban & Cape Town Fashion Weeks, Vukani Fashion Awards in Pretoria, Miss Ethiopia Beauty Pageant, Mediterranean Fashion Festival in Sicily, Italy; M’Net Face of Africa, Mozambique, Uganda & Kenya Fashion Weeks has brought him immense adulation.ABOUT ZANZIBAR MENTAL HOSPITALThe Mental Hospital of Zanzibar (Kidongo Chekundu), built in 1947 during the British colonial period has been in dire need of funding for a long time. The year 2009 saw 6 million TSH raised. This has been used to create a female ward and an occupational therapy room, so that the patients could be divided and allow them the respect that for so long they’ve been denied, but deserved. The money was also used to improve the gardens and improve the therapeutic environment of the hospital.ABOUT EXPLORE ZANZIBARExplore Zanzibar an event, tour and promotions company at the forefront of any major events in Zanzibar and always keen to break new ground while earning millions for charity. Its managing director is the executive secretary of ZATI, (Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors) with over 110 businesses enrolled as members

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