Dissertation (MA International Relations)This study aimed to examine the contribution of International Volunteers in the provision of secondary education in Zanzibar. The study specifically intended to identifying role, contributions and challenges that International Volunteers are facing. This study was conducted in different schools in Zanzibar. The research was conducted using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. In order to obtain reasonable justifications of the findings, random sampling and purposive sampling. Interview guides and questionnaires were used in data collection. Data were analyzed through SPSS and findings were presented in the form of descriptions, tables, and figures. A total number of 70 respondents were involved in the study. The methods used in data collection were interview, observation and survey. The findings of the study revealed that International Volunteer Teachers (IVTs) faces many challenges during the volunteer works such as lack of modern books and laboratories, lack of teaching and learning resources and English language barrier. The study also revealed that most of the International Teachers were not competent enough to teach for secondary students in Zanzibar. Also many IVTs used short time to offer volunteer services in Zanzibar as a result of affecting school syllabus. The study also found positive correlation between IVTs and the public. Finally, the study recommends ways of improving volunteers‘ activities and strengthening the role of IVTs. It also recommends improving training to local science teachers, while government is recommended allocate enough funds to enhance that programme effectively.