Official Schedule
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Join us for three days of transformative discussions, strategic planning, and humanitarian innovation in the heart of TRCS 2026.
Conference Programme
TRCS 2026 · Zanzibar · 19–21 August 2026
Theme: Leadership, Policy & Strategic Direction
Guest of Honour arrives 09:30 · Keynote 11:40 · Lunch 12:30 · Day closes 16:30
08:00–09:00
Registration & Arrival · Delegate pack collection · Media check-in
09:00–09:30
Delegates, Partners and Invited Guests take their seats · Master of Ceremonies opens the programme
09:30
Arrival of the Guest of Honour
Received at the entrance by the TRCS President and Hon. Hamza Hassan Juma
Received at the entrance by the TRCS President and Hon. Hamza Hassan Juma
09:35–09:40
National Anthem of Tanzania
09:40–09:50
Prayers
09:50–10:05
Welcome Remarks
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
10:05–10:20
Presentation: Community Resilience — The People, Work and Impact of the Tanzania Red Cross Society
Lucia Pande, Secretary General - Tanzania Red Cross Society
Lucia Pande, Secretary General - Tanzania Red Cross Society
10:20–11:20
HIGH-LEVEL PLENARY
Strengthening Resilience for Health, Climate & Crisis through Energy, Innovation, Financing & Local Humanitarian Action
Moderator: Kevin Tokar — Deputy Director High Commission of Canada Tanzania
Panellist: H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula — Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security and Chairperson of Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Cecilia Kituri — Movement Cooperation Coordinator, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation
Panellist: Paula Fitzgerald — Head of Country Cluster Delegation for South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania, IFRC
Panellist: Elke Wisch — Country Representative, UNICEF
Strengthening Resilience for Health, Climate & Crisis through Energy, Innovation, Financing & Local Humanitarian Action
Moderator: Kevin Tokar — Deputy Director High Commission of Canada Tanzania
Panellist: H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula — Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security and Chairperson of Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Cecilia Kituri — Movement Cooperation Coordinator, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation
Panellist: Paula Fitzgerald — Head of Country Cluster Delegation for South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania, IFRC
Panellist: Elke Wisch — Country Representative, UNICEF
11:20–11:30
Entertainment — Cultural Performance
Traditional Ngoma performance
Traditional Ngoma performance
11:30–11:40
Invitation to the Guest of Honour to deliver the Keynote Address
Hon. Hamza Hassan Juma — Minister of State in the Second Vice President's Office (Policy, Coordination and House of Representatives), Zanzibar
Hon. Hamza Hassan Juma — Minister of State in the Second Vice President's Office (Policy, Coordination and House of Representatives), Zanzibar
11:40–12:10
KEYNOTE
Presidential Keynote Address & Official Declaration of the Conference Open
H.E. Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi — President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council
Presidential Keynote Address & Official Declaration of the Conference Open
H.E. Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi — President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council
12:10–12:20
Presentation of a Token of Appreciation · Vote of Thanks
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
12:20–12:30
Group Photograph with the Guest of Honour · Departure of the Guest of Honour
12:30–13:30
Lunch Break
13:30–14:10
PANEL DISCUSSION
Closing the Capital Gap — Local Actors, Financing Institutions and the Future of Humanitarian Delivery in Africa
Moderator: Patrick Mususa — Chairman of the Board, Reforest Africa Tanzania; Executive Director, Tanzania Institute of Bankers
Panellist: Brighton Ross Kinemo — Director General, TIB Rasilimali
Panellist: Larry Munsanje — National Finance and Fundraising Chairperson, Zambia Red Cross Society
Panellist: Dr. Twahir Khalfan — Executive Director · Zanzibar Research Centre for Socio-Economic and Policy Analysis (ZRCP)
Panellist: Ameen Abdul — Member, IFRC Africa Governance Group
Closing the Capital Gap — Local Actors, Financing Institutions and the Future of Humanitarian Delivery in Africa
Moderator: Patrick Mususa — Chairman of the Board, Reforest Africa Tanzania; Executive Director, Tanzania Institute of Bankers
Panellist: Brighton Ross Kinemo — Director General, TIB Rasilimali
Panellist: Larry Munsanje — National Finance and Fundraising Chairperson, Zambia Red Cross Society
Panellist: Dr. Twahir Khalfan — Executive Director · Zanzibar Research Centre for Socio-Economic and Policy Analysis (ZRCP)
Panellist: Ameen Abdul — Member, IFRC Africa Governance Group
14:10–14:20
SPOTLIGHT
On the Front Line: A Community Health Worker's Story
On the Front Line: A Community Health Worker's Story
14:20–14:35
Tea Break
14:35–14:55
Presentation: Investing in Early Years of Life — Foundation for Sustainable Human Capital Development
Dr Ibrahim Kabole — Director of Social Services, Presidential Delivery Bureau, State House Zanzibar
Dr Ibrahim Kabole — Director of Social Services, Presidential Delivery Bureau, State House Zanzibar
14:55–15:55
PANEL DISCUSSION
Local by Design — Turning the Localization Agenda into Programmes That Impact Communities
Moderator: Marygoreth Richard — Head of Production, BBC Media Action Tanzania
Panellist: Debora Niyeha — Country Director, Medical Teams International (MTI)
Panellist: Juma Burhan Mohamed — The Executive Director of the Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA)
Panellist: Julia Seifert — Applied Socio-Economic Researcher and Data Analyst
Panellist: Jerome Sam-De Mwaya — Social Protection Programme Manager, HelpAge International
Local by Design — Turning the Localization Agenda into Programmes That Impact Communities
Moderator: Marygoreth Richard — Head of Production, BBC Media Action Tanzania
Panellist: Debora Niyeha — Country Director, Medical Teams International (MTI)
Panellist: Juma Burhan Mohamed — The Executive Director of the Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA)
Panellist: Julia Seifert — Applied Socio-Economic Researcher and Data Analyst
Panellist: Jerome Sam-De Mwaya — Social Protection Programme Manager, HelpAge International
15:55–16:05
SPOTLIGHT
A Community's Story: What Locally Led Action Changed on the Ground
A Community's Story: What Locally Led Action Changed on the Ground
16:05–16:20
Presentation: Strengthening Community Health Systems for Resilient Communities
Mrs. Halima Ali Khamis — Community Health Care Worker's Coordinator, Ministry of Health Zanzibar
Mrs. Halima Ali Khamis — Community Health Care Worker's Coordinator, Ministry of Health Zanzibar
16:20
DAY 1 CLOSING — Summary of Key Outcomes & Preview of Day 2
Theme: Solutions, Partnerships, Financing & Closing
08:00–09:00
Arrival · Registration · Networking
PARALLEL SESSIONS — BLOCK 1 · Delegates choose one track
SESSION 1A — Climate, Innovation & Social Inclusion
09:00–09:30
Presentation: Building Resilience Through Early Warning — The Red Cross Approach to Climate Preparedness
Alfred Mwanjali — Director for Disaster Management Department · Tanzania Red Cross Society
Alfred Mwanjali — Director for Disaster Management Department · Tanzania Red Cross Society
09:30–09:40
SPOTLIGHT
She Built the Solution: A Woman Entrepreneur on Designing Climate Resilience for Her Community
Presenter: Eng. Suzana Fred Munuo — Founder & CEO, Gilsun Technologies Ltd; Vice Chairperson, Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Northern Zone
She Built the Solution: A Woman Entrepreneur on Designing Climate Resilience for Her Community
Presenter: Eng. Suzana Fred Munuo — Founder & CEO, Gilsun Technologies Ltd; Vice Chairperson, Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Northern Zone
09:40–10:25
PANEL DISCUSSION
Advancing Climate Action Through Innovation and Inclusion of Women, Youth and Communities
Moderator: Anabahati Mlay — Founder and Visionary, Khanyi Foundation
Panellist: Modesta Joseph — CEO, Ovah Organisation
Panellist: Mondy Muhando — Director of Blue Economy Development and Coordination at the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Zanzibar
Panellist: Laxmi Bhawani — Head of UNICEF Zanzibar Office
Panellist: Farhat Ali Mbarouk — Director, Department of Environment (First Vice President's Office)
Advancing Climate Action Through Innovation and Inclusion of Women, Youth and Communities
Moderator: Anabahati Mlay — Founder and Visionary, Khanyi Foundation
Panellist: Modesta Joseph — CEO, Ovah Organisation
Panellist: Mondy Muhando — Director of Blue Economy Development and Coordination at the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Zanzibar
Panellist: Laxmi Bhawani — Head of UNICEF Zanzibar Office
Panellist: Farhat Ali Mbarouk — Director, Department of Environment (First Vice President's Office)
10:25–10:35
SPOTLIGHT
Built for the Youth: Rise Up
Built for the Youth: Rise Up
10:35–10:50
Tea Break · Networking
10:50–11:20
Presentation: Building a Long-Term Sustainability Model — How One Tanzanian NGO Found Its Path
Presenter: Edson Msigwa — Managing Director, Ilula Orphan Program
Presenter: Edson Msigwa — Managing Director, Ilula Orphan Program
11:20–11:30
SPOTLIGHT
Mahfoudh S. Haji — Executive Director, Zanzibar Climate Change Alliance (ZACCA)
Mahfoudh S. Haji — Executive Director, Zanzibar Climate Change Alliance (ZACCA)
11:30–12:00
Presentation: How Nature-Based Solutions Are Redefining Disaster Risk Reduction in Vulnerable Coastal Communities
Presenter: Horace Glaze — Deputy Operations Manager, Jamaica Red Cross
Presenter: Horace Glaze — Deputy Operations Manager, Jamaica Red Cross
12:00–12:10
Session Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
SESSION 1B — Health Systems, One Health & Emergency Preparedness and Response
09:00–09:20
Presentation: Disaster Response and Preparedness
09:20–09:30
SPOTLIGHT
One Health in Practice: A Veterinary and Public Health Worker on Cross-Sector Response
One Health in Practice: A Veterinary and Public Health Worker on Cross-Sector Response
09:30–10:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
From Framework to Field: Delivering One Health Across Health, Animal, Environment and Humanitarian Systems
Moderator: Dr Elizabeth Gonese — Regional Coordinator; Health Security, Epidemic Preparedness and Response Africa Regional Office, IFRC
Panellist: Mr. Muhidin Hamada Omar — Anti-Microbial Resistance Coordinator, Ministry of Health Zanzibar
Panellist: Gerald Vitus Kihwele — National Coordinator for Gender and Adolescent Health, Ministry of Health
Panellist: Dr Athuman Juma — Director of Health Services Management, Tanzania Red Cross Society
From Framework to Field: Delivering One Health Across Health, Animal, Environment and Humanitarian Systems
Moderator: Dr Elizabeth Gonese — Regional Coordinator; Health Security, Epidemic Preparedness and Response Africa Regional Office, IFRC
Panellist: Mr. Muhidin Hamada Omar — Anti-Microbial Resistance Coordinator, Ministry of Health Zanzibar
Panellist: Gerald Vitus Kihwele — National Coordinator for Gender and Adolescent Health, Ministry of Health
Panellist: Dr Athuman Juma — Director of Health Services Management, Tanzania Red Cross Society
10:15–10:25
SPOTLIGHT
From the Village: A Community Health Worker on What One Health Means in Practice
From the Village: A Community Health Worker on What One Health Means in Practice
10:25–10:45
Tea Break · Networking
10:45–11:15
Presentation: Cross-Border Health Response and Disease Surveillance
Speaker: Dr Malika Shakya — Public Health Officer, UNHCR
Speaker: Dr Malika Shakya — Public Health Officer, UNHCR
11:15–11:25
SPOTLIGHT
Tracking an Outbreak: A Frontline Surveillance Officer's Story
Tracking an Outbreak: A Frontline Surveillance Officer's Story
11:25–11:55
Presentation: Pathogen Genomics Surveillance — Application of HiFi Sequencing
Presenter: Kenneth Mbwanji — Regional Director, Inqaba Biotec East Africa
Presenter: Kenneth Mbwanji — Regional Director, Inqaba Biotec East Africa
11:55–12:10
Session Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
12:10–13:30
Lunch Break · Dhuhr Prayer · Networking
COLLECTIVE AFTERNOON TRACK · 13:30 – 17:15 · All delegates together
13:30–14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Frontline Majority, Leadership Minority — Women, Power and the Humanitarian Systems We Still Need to Build
Moderator: Anjana Dayal de Prewitt — International Humanitarian Leader and GLOW Red Secretariat
Panellist: Ms Lucia Pande — Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Panellist: H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula — Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security and Chairperson of Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Dr. Ellen Mkondya-Senkoro — CEO of the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Her Highness Tunku Intan Safinaz — National Chairperson, Malaysian Red Crescent
Frontline Majority, Leadership Minority — Women, Power and the Humanitarian Systems We Still Need to Build
Moderator: Anjana Dayal de Prewitt — International Humanitarian Leader and GLOW Red Secretariat
Panellist: Ms Lucia Pande — Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Panellist: H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula — Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security and Chairperson of Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Dr. Ellen Mkondya-Senkoro — CEO of the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation
Panellist: Her Highness Tunku Intan Safinaz — National Chairperson, Malaysian Red Crescent
14:30–15:20
FIRESIDE CHAT
Voices from the Movement — National Societies in Conversation on Localization and Impact
Ameen Abdul — Member, IFRC Africa Governance Group
Mr. Ali Saleh — President of the Comoros Red Crescent
Mr. Abdullah Bin Suhail AlMuhaidali — Secretary General of ARCO
Voices from the Movement — National Societies in Conversation on Localization and Impact
Ameen Abdul — Member, IFRC Africa Governance Group
Mr. Ali Saleh — President of the Comoros Red Crescent
Mr. Abdullah Bin Suhail AlMuhaidali — Secretary General of ARCO
15:20–15:35
Tea Break
15:35–15:50
Presentation: Paying for Preparedness — Disaster Risk Financing Strategy and the Path to Implementation
Dr Khalfan Suleiman — SUZA
Dr Khalfan Suleiman — SUZA
15:50–16:00
Entertainment — Cultural Performance
CLOSING CEREMONY
Guest of Honour: Senior Government Representative — to be confirmed
16:00–16:10
Rapporteur's Report — Conference Outcomes and the Zanzibar Call to Action
Presented by the Conference Rapporteur
Presented by the Conference Rapporteur
16:10–16:20
Partner Remarks
Representative, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement — TBC
Representative, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement — TBC
16:20–16:30
Closing Remarks
Ms Lucia Pande — Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Ms Lucia Pande — Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society
16:30–16:40
Closing Remarks
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Hon. David M. Kihenzile (MB) — President, Tanzania Red Cross Society
16:40–16:45
Invitation to the Guest of Honour
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
16:45–17:00
CLOSING ADDRESS
Official Closing Address & Declaration of Closure
Guest of Honour — to be confirmed
Official Closing Address & Declaration of Closure
Guest of Honour — to be confirmed
Theme: Field Visit — Full-day programme
07:00–07:30
Breakfast at the hotel · Comfortable footwear and light clothing recommended
07:30–08:00
Delegates assemble in the hotel lobby · Briefing by tour coordinator · Board chartered vehicles
STONE TOWN HERITAGE WALK
UNESCO World Heritage Site · Walking tour with a certified local guide
08:00–08:30
Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Visit the 17th-century Arab fort — Stone Town's oldest standing structure
Briefing on Zanzibar's maritime history and the era of the Sultanate
Visit the 17th-century Arab fort — Stone Town's oldest standing structure
Briefing on Zanzibar's maritime history and the era of the Sultanate
08:30–09:00
House of Wonders (Beit al-Ajaib) & Palace Museum
First building in East Africa with an elevator — an iconic Stone Town landmark
Royal artefacts and the story of the Zanzibar Sultanate
First building in East Africa with an elevator — an iconic Stone Town landmark
Royal artefacts and the story of the Zanzibar Sultanate
09:00–09:30
Slave Trade Memorial — Anglican Cathedral & Slave Chambers
The former slave market: a site of conscience and historical reckoning
Guided reflection on the humanitarian legacy of the East African slave trade
The former slave market: a site of conscience and historical reckoning
Guided reflection on the humanitarian legacy of the East African slave trade
09:30–10:00
Forodhani Gardens & Seafront Promenade · Darajani Market
Stroll along the historic waterfront overlooking the Indian Ocean
Browse Zanzibar's vibrant spice, craft and produce market
Stroll along the historic waterfront overlooking the Indian Ocean
Browse Zanzibar's vibrant spice, craft and produce market
10:00–10:15
Refreshments · Free time for souvenir shopping in Stone Town
SPICE FARM TOUR
Authentic working spice plantation in the Zanzibar countryside
10:15–10:45
Drive to Spice Farm — Kizimbani Plantation
Scenic 20-minute drive through coconut palms and rural villages
Scenic 20-minute drive through coconut palms and rural villages
10:45–12:00
Guided Spice Farm Walk & Hands-On Experience
Identify and taste cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg and ylang-ylang
Live demonstration: tree-climbing, fresh coconut opening and spice preparation by local farmers
Zanzibar's spice trade shaped global commerce for centuries — hear the story
Fresh tropical fruit tasting: jackfruit, starfruit, sugar cane, soursop and more
Identify and taste cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg and ylang-ylang
Live demonstration: tree-climbing, fresh coconut opening and spice preparation by local farmers
Zanzibar's spice trade shaped global commerce for centuries — hear the story
Fresh tropical fruit tasting: jackfruit, starfruit, sugar cane, soursop and more
12:00–13:00
Jumaa (Friday) Prayers · Delegates observing prayers proceed to the mosque · Others rest at the farm
LUNCH & COASTAL AFTERNOON
Nungwi Beach — Indian Ocean, white sand, turquoise water
13:00–14:00
Lunch at a Swahili Coastal Restaurant
Traditional Zanzibari feast: pilau rice, coconut fish curry, urojo soup, grilled seafood, chapati and tropical fruit
Hosted lunch — dietary requirements accommodated in advance
Traditional Zanzibari feast: pilau rice, coconut fish curry, urojo soup, grilled seafood, chapati and tropical fruit
Hosted lunch — dietary requirements accommodated in advance
14:00–16:30
Free Time at Nungwi Beach · Optional Water Activities
Swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding in the Indian Ocean
Optional: traditional dhow sailing cruise along the coastline (at own cost)
Beachfront craft market and photography
Swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding in the Indian Ocean
Optional: traditional dhow sailing cruise along the coastline (at own cost)
Beachfront craft market and photography
16:30–17:00
Board vehicles · Return journey to Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel
17:00–17:30
Arrival at hotel · Delegate debrief and farewell · End of Conference
Evening
Delegates departing on evening flights · Airport transfers available on request from the Secretariat