Tanzanian Partners
JOAS KAHEMBE
PROGRAM DIRECTOR EMERITUS FOR THE RAFIKI VILLAGE PROJECT From the inception of the Rafiki Village Project Joas Kahembe has inspired us, advised us, and helped us achieve our goals. Joas is the pioneer of the concept of cultural tourism in Tanzania. He is the founder and owner of Kahembe’s Culture and Wildlife Safaris. Since 1992 he has helped people from all over the world experience “the real” Tanzania by organizing cultural interactions that go way beyond what tourists typically experience when traveling to a foreign country.
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EBERHARD HAULE
PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE RAFIKI VILLAGE PROJECT “Haule”, as his friends affectionately call him, has been an integral part of the Rafiki Village Project since its origin. He is responsible for supervising all our projects. His superb communication skills in both Swahili and English are an indispensable asset that helps ensure the success of our work.
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ANTUSA MANDURA
DUMBETA WARD EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Ward Executive Officer is the representative of the central Tanzanian government in Dumbeta Ward. Antusa's hard work, good advice and dedication to the people of Dumbeta Ward has been invaluable to the work of the Rafiki Village Project
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NICODEMUS MAMAYDA UMBU
WARD COUNSELOR The Ward Counselor is an elected position similar to a mayor. Nicodemus is a lifelong resident of Dumbeta Ward. It’s accurate to say that he personally knows most of Dumbeta Ward’s 8000+ residents. His dedication to improving the lives of his constituents is obvious to anyone who spends five minutes talking to him about his work. Little happens in the Ward without his knowledge and input. His advice has been indispensable to The Rafiki Village Project.
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JOSEPHINE MATEMBA
DUMBETA WARD EDUCATION OFFICER Josephine is the Education Officer for Dumbeta Ward. As such, she is charged with overseeing the operations of the Ward’s five schools and with gathering statistics on student performance and attendance. Her broad knowledge base, infectious smile, generous spirit, and boundless energy all make her an indispensable part of our team.
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JOHN KAHEMBE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR John is the contractor responsible for the construction of the majority of projects funded by the Rafiki Village Project. We are proud of the exceptional quality of the workmanship done by John’s company. We are lucky to have him as part of our team.
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EMANUEL MADANGI
HEAD TEACHER GIJEGA PRIMARY SCHOOL |
SOPHIA MALLEY
HEAD TEACHER |
VICTOR MARTIN
HEAD TEACHER OF LAMAY PRIMARY SCHOOL |
DOMINIC NIIMA
HEAD TEACHER OF DUMBETA PRIMARY SCHOOL |
LEONCE MARCO
HEAD TEACHER OF GICHBORD PRIMARY SCHOOL 
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NEHEMIA HAALY
MEDICAL CLINICAL OFFICER AT DUMBETA DISPENSARY 
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EUNICE GEORGE
NURSE CLINICAL OFFICER DUMBETA DISPENSARY |
PETER MALVIA
TEACHER GIJEGA PRIMARY SCHOOL |