Dr. Swalehe Yahaya Tina
Qualifications: Doctor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Postgraduate in Public Health Systems & Humanitarian Leadership
Experience: 15+ years leading multi-sector programs in Arusha District
Achievements: Oversaw nutrition programs reaching thousands of women and children in Tanzania where nearly one-third of children under five are stunted (UNICEF Tanzania – Nutrition)
Prof. Yona Joseph Songopa, PhD
Chairperson – Board of Trustees
Qualifications: PhD in Development Economics, Master’s in Public Policy & Planning
Experience: 20+ years advising NGOs and government on poverty reduction and evidence-informed planning
Achievements: Guided frameworks improving program effectiveness consistent with global social sector practices (World Bank Tanzania Overview)
Dr. Amina Yahaya Athuman, PhD
Trustee – Human Rights, Education & Child Protection
Qualifications: PhD in Education and Human Rights, Master’s in Education Policy & Leadership
Experience: 12+ years supporting inclusive education and child protection
Achievements: Advanced rights-based education improvement approaches in alignment with national education initiatives (UNICEF Tanzania – Education)
Faudhia Yahaya Athuman, MSc
Trustee – Gender Equality & Community Development
Qualifications: Master’s in Sociology & Community Development
Experience: 10+ years in gender-responsive community programs
Achievements: Strengthened women’s empowerment strategies in line with global gender development trends (World Bank – Gender)
Zaituni Swalehe Maziora, MSc
Trustee – Finance, Audit & Risk Governance
Qualifications: Master’s in Finance & Accounting, Certified Non-Profit Financial Manager
Experience: 12+ years in NGO financial governance and compliance
Achievements: Enhanced internal controls in line with best practices for nonprofit accountability (Charity Navigator)
Eng. Baraka Nanyaro, MSc
Director – Infrastructure & Environment
Qualifications: Master’s in Environmental Engineering
Experience: 10+ years designing resilient infrastructure and WASH systems
Achievements: Led WASH initiatives responding to gaps where only ~61% of Tanzanians have basic access to clean water and 32% to basic sanitation (World Bank – WASH in Tanzania)
Dr. Rehema Mollel, PhD
Director – Gender, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Protection
Qualifications: PhD in Gender & Development Studies, MSc in Social Policy
Experience: 12+ years in humanitarian response and social protection
Achievements: Guided rescue and relief interventions linked to climate impacts experienced by vulnerable communities (WFP Tanzania – Strategic Plan)
Moses Laiser, MSc
Director – Strategy & Partnerships
Qualifications: Masters in International Development & Partnerships
Experience: 8+ years building strategic collaborations
Achievements: Secured multi-year investments linked with SDG 17 partnership frameworks (SDG 17 – Partnerships)
Amina Laiser, MSc
Director – Finance & Administration
Qualifications: Master’s in Accounting & Finance, CPA-TZ
Experience: 8+ years in financial management for NGOs
Achievements: Managed large operational budgets with strong compliance and accountability (Give.org)
Dr. Josephine Mwanga, PhD
Director – Legal & Compliance
Qualifications: PhD in Law, MSc in Governance & Compliance
Experience: 10+ years in regulatory and legal frameworks for nonprofits
Achievements: Institutionalized safeguards and compliance systems (Charity Watch)
Baraka Kimaro, MSc
Director – Communications & Fundraising
Qualifications: Master’s in Strategic Communication & Development
Experience: 7+ years in donor engagement and communications
Achievements: Amplified visibility and donor outreach using evidence-informed approaches (Giving Compass)
Yona Joseph Songopa, MSc
Programs & Operations Manager
Qualifications: Master’s in Project Planning & Management
Experience: 8+ years managing multi-sector programs
Achievements: Delivered programs impacting 20,000+ beneficiaries across sectors (UNICEF Tanzania – Child Protection)
Ayoub Joseph Songopa, MSc
Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL)
Qualifications: Master’s in Monitoring & Evaluation
Experience: 7+ years in evidence tracking and learning systems
Achievements: Led indicator frameworks enhancing adaptive management practices (UNICEF – Monitoring & Evaluation Guidance)
Faustina Rwegasira, MSc
Safeguarding & Social Inclusion Officer
Qualifications: Master’s in Social Policy & Human Rights
Experience: 6+ years ensuring inclusive and protective programming
Achievements: Reduced barriers for women, children, and people with disabilities in program participation (UN Women Tanzania)
Dr. Lucas Mushi, PhD
Agriculture & Food Systems Specialist
Qualifications: PhD in Agricultural Economics
Experience: 12+ years in climate-smart agriculture and food security
Achievements: Strengthened rural food systems; improved yields by up to 40% for 3,500+ households (FAO Tanzania | World Bank – Agriculture)
Dr. Neema Rwegasira, MPH
Nutrition & Community Health Specialist
Qualifications: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Experience: Nutrition and preventive health support
Achievements: Contributed to community health approaches consistent with national priorities (WHO Tanzania – Nutrition)
Eng. Paul Mollel, MSc
WASH & Infrastructure Specialist
Qualifications: Masters in Civil & Water Engineering
Experience: 10+ years enhancing water and sanitation services
Achievements: Supported improved WASH coverage aligned with global targets (UNICEF – WASH)
Dr. Salma Kweka, PhD
Education & Youth Development Specialist
Qualifications: PhD in Education Policy
Experience: 10+ years improving access and retention in education systems
Achievements: Strengthened youth education strategies in line with national reforms (ISS Africa – Tanzania Education)
Dr. Jackson Ole Saitoti, PhD
Climate & Natural Resource Governance Advisor
Qualifications: PhD in Environmental Policy
Experience: 12+ years advising on climate adaptation and natural resource management
Achievements: Provided strategic advice on climate resilience solutions (UN Environment Programme)
Dr. Rehema Mollel, PhD
Humanitarian & Gender Advisor
Qualifications: PhD in Gender & Development Studies
Experience: 12+ years in humanitarian response and social protection
Achievements: Strengthened frameworks for women and children during disasters (WFP Tanzania – Strategic Plan)
Kelvin Lauder, MSc
Data Collection & Field Research Volunteer
Qualifications: Master’s in Development Statistics
Experience: Field data support for measurement systems
Achievements: Contributed to quality evidence used in program planning (World Bank Data – Tanzania)
Esther Kimaro, MSc
Community Outreach & Social Mobilization Volunteer
Qualifications: Master’s in Community Development
Experience: Field engagement expertise
Achievements: Mobilized community members for strengthened participation (UNICEF – Community Engagement)