Kivulini History and Members
Kivulini
has particular values and expectations of its staff including commitment to
social justice, human rights, ability to be creative and take initiative,
commitment to mutual respect, tolerance and team work, desire to take
initiative, reflect, learn and ask questions, willingness to take on extra
responsibilities and work long hours when needed and adherence to the highest
ethical standards.
Kivulini
is an equal opportunities employer. Women, young people and persons with
disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Kivulini History
Kivulini
is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO), founded in 1999 and based
in
Mwanza,
Tanzania.
The word Kivulini, translated from Kiswahili, means “in the shade”. It
implies a place of safety, under a tree or otherwise shaded area, where people
meet for discussion and to offer each other support.
Kivulini is creating
opportunities for community members to come together to talk, organize and work
to prevent gender violence in order for women to enjoy their rights as
stipulated by international human rights conventions. The organization’s vision
of creating violence free communities is closely linked with women’s empowerment.
Kivulini
was founded by Six women who felt compelled to take action to prevent the
violence happening in our community . The founders believe that Violence
destroys women's sense of self worth, tears families apart, and has dire
consequences on the health and well - being of women. They strongly believe it
is time for communities to unite, give voice to women's priorities and take
responsibility for the violence committed against them!
Kivulini Board of Directors
Kivulini’s
Board of Directors is composed of the following persons:
1.
Dr. Joseph Kavit (Chairperson) –
Mwanza
City Medical Officer
2.
Ms. Zaida Mgalla- Social Scientist, SNV
3.
Mr. John P. Wanga–
Advocate, Mwanza City Council
4.
Ms. Leah Soteli – Paralegal,
Community Volunteer
5.
Ms. Joane Ngagani –
Accountant, Twiga Bancorp
6.
Mr. Japhet Makongo –
Director Ubunifu Associate
7.
Mrs. Specioza Komba –
Business Woman
Current Staff
Kivulini
Staff:-
1.
Maimuna Kanyamala-
Executive
Director
2.
Coretha Mkono-Accountant
3.
Barnabas Solo-Programme
Manager,
Capacity
Building
4.
Anna Chambo-Programme
Officer
Capacity
Building
5.
Florence Rugemalira-Project
Officer, Child Domestic Workers
6.
Bakary Miraji-Program
Assistant,
Capacity
Building
7.
Yusta Ntibashima-Programme
Manager, Community Mobilisation
8.
Hellen James
– Programme
Officer,
Youth Development
9.
Kulwa Yusuph-
Community Facilitator, Community Mobilization
10.
Celestina Nyenga-Programme
Manager, Policy Advocacy
11.
Cunegunda Ngereja-Programme
Officer, Research and Policy Analysis
12.
Jovitha Mlay-Programme
Officer, Legal and Networking
13.
Dotto Mfaume-Programme
Assistant,, Advocacy
14.
Zakaria Kulwa-
IT
Officer
15.
Masesa
Makomba-Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
16.
Zaituni
Juma, Program Assistant
17.
Mafuru
Swakala, Security Guard
18.
Saripion
Kawawa, Security Guard
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