Staff

She is a Social Scientist with a Masters in Community Economic Development, acquired in 2009. She is the founder and first Managing Director of TUSONGE, since its inception in 2011.
She possesses leadership, organization development facilitation and action research skills. She is will conversant with the application of Human Rights based approach in all community interventions.

She is fluent in both English and Swahili languages.
Mrs. Rutazaa is a widow surviving with two girls.

Anna Kimario is a Certified Public Accountant, she began her journey as the External Auditor and Financial Advisor for Non-Profit Organization and Profitable businesses (Both small and large businesses), leading to his current aspiration as Finance Manager of TUSONGE.

She is incharge of all TUSONGE finances and procurement of organization resources.

Gilbert Owen

With over three years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Gilbert has established a strong track record in designing, implementing and managing M&E frameworks for organizations. Graduated with Bachelor Degree of Arts in Sociology from University of Dodoma 2013.

Gilbert is responsible for planning and developing all necessary M&E tools for TUSONGE projects as well as providing feedback to team on changes within projects based on Assessments Indicators

Gilbert facilitates on going capacity building for Community Monitoring & Evaluation teams to better support TUSONGE in tracking changes. He offers technical advice and feedback regarding organizational resources and result based to ensure that decision-making processes are clear.

Gilbert is fluent in both English and Swahili. He is married with two handsome boy

He holds Bachelor Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies (With Honors) from The University of Dodoma (UDOM) since 2017, and is currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Co-operative and Community Development at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). 

He has diverse experience in the fields of Environmental issues, Community works, Policy analysis, Researches, Disability matters, Gender, Leadership, Advocacy & Lobbying, Facilitation and Planning. Lawi’s conviction is based on Ethics in Professionalism, Volunteerism as well as “Sincere and Sacrificial Giving To The Needy”. His interest and hobbies is on Reading books, Learning from others, Sharing Success Stories, Outreach activities and Mentorship.

He is well conversant in both English and Swahili.

She is a Business Development and Marketing Officer at TUSONGE. She has entrepreneurship and community development skills and is open to learning and helping others achieve their goals.

She believes that ‘Dreams do not work unless you do’
Eva is fluent in both English and Swahili.

He holds a Bachelor degree in Regional Development Planning from the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) located in Dodoma City. He is currently working with TUSONGE as an Assistant Project Officer under Women’s Leadership and Economic Rights Project based in Singida region. His experiences of working with multiple community development organizations has rendered him vast experiences. He has skills and experiences in sanitation, microfinance, early childhood education, facilitation, gender, life skills and vocational education trainings. Nice Daudi believes that changing community is a result of joint efforts and not a single individual effort. He is married and father to two beautiful children, and fluent in both English and Swahili languages.

She holds a Bachelor degree in Rural Development from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) located in Morogoro region. She is currently working with TUSONGE as an Assistant Project Officer under Women’s Leadership and Economic Rights Project based in Arusha region. Wendy-brenda has skills and experiences in communication, documentations, Gender, Advocacy, Community centered approaches, facilitation skills, mentorship and coaching to adolescent girls. Her absolute desire, passion and dream to explore communities to learn and adopt diverse cultures respectfully who have been forgotten, sidelined, and undermined. Food for thought is ” IT’S NOW OR NEVER!”. She is fluent in both English and Swahili languages.

He has vast experience of working with Non-Governmental Organisations in the field of financial and accounting matters with a good command in multiple accounting software.

His main role at TUSONGE CDO is to assist Finance Manager in organisational financial and accounting matters.

He is well conversant in English and Swahili languages.

He is fluent in Swahili.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Chris brings a unique blend of social science insight and technical expertise to their role as Data Clerk Officer at TUSONGE. In this position, he is responsible for the comprehensive management of the organization’s data lifecycle, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of data that drive TUSONGE’s mission and initiatives.

He believes that well-managed data is crucial for effective problem-solving and innovation

Outside of work, Chris enjoys reading and nature walks.