Vyaadahikana Village Africa Tanzania was registered in Tanzania on 2 May 2023 as a Tanzanian NGO (Non-Government Organisation).
It is the partner organisation to Village Africa, a UK-registered charity that provides funding.
‘Vyaadahikana’ means ‘It is possible’ in the Kisambaa language.
The project has Tanzanian staff and employs a lot of village casual labour for building projects.
The NGO is under the umbrella of the Catholic Diocese of Tanga.
The office bearers are
Vacant following John Shekuamba’s retirement (Chairperson)
John Samweli (Executive Secretary)
Edmundi Senkunde (Treasurer)
The other founding members are
Monsignor Dennis Mavunga (priest)
Sister Sophia Majata (nun)
Sister Claudeta Mhema (nun)
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The Board members are
Fr Paul Mshami (Chairman of the Board and priest)
Fr Simon Chakusaga (priest)
Mr Stephen Sangawe (lawyer)
Mr Julius Mgheni (auditor)
Chairperson of the organisation – currently vacant following John Shekuamba’s retirement (ex officio Secretary to the Board)
John Samweli
Edmundi Senkunde
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Caroline Johnston (known locally as Makihiyo) is Village Africa Projects Liaison Director and is responsible for overseeing the grants made to Vyaadahikana Village Africa Tanzania.
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Contact details
vyaadahikana@outlook.com
Village Africa 