OUR TEAM
Mr. Octavian is a founding member of Ability First Tanzania, a computer engineer and software developer. He likes to participate in charity works, serving and helping people in need. He likes to see prosperity and peace within his community. He enjoys adventures, forest walks, reading fiction novels and spending time with his family.
onyalali@afta.or.tz
Grown up from side country life whereby potential and capable individuals with difficult living standards are rarely reached. From there I believe that "anyone with difficult living standards can live independently and contribute to socio-economic development ONLY if their basic living requirements are met". It is this belief that inspired me to be one of the founders of this wonderful organization, Ability First Tanzania.
fmwilenga@afta.or.tz
Born in one of the small towns in Tanzania, and lived there for years, I have seen many people and families struggling with many challenges including poverty, illiteracy, and poor health environments. As I grew up my grandfather taught me many useful lessons in life including the need to help other people to address and find solutions to their challenges. He was a good example to me as he was always there for this people and community.
richie@afta.or.tz
Working as a university lecturer for some time has given me an opportunity to meet many young students with great dreams. Among them, some have disabilities which make it hard for them to cope with the existing daily environments. This has inspired me to be more giving and helpful to others as much as I can so that every one of us even those with disabilities and the less privileged gets to fulfill their dreams in life.
anna@afta.or.tz
I am a professional accountant who enjoys doing charity works. I believe in equal rights to all human beings and that every person has goals and contribution in their community.
I have seen some of my childhood friends failing to achieve their goals due to factors like poverty, being born or living with a disability, and early pregnancies due to lack of proper reproductive health knowledge. This poses as a great loss because some of those people could have a large impact on their families and the nation as a whole.
I know that a successful person is the one who is a helping hand to those in need. Working with and supporting Ability First Tanzania makes me become one.raywim@afta.or.tz
Assistant Medical Officer | Health Systems Specialist | Medical Trainer
A highly accomplished healthcare professional with more than 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, public health, and health systems strengthening. He has specialized through certifications in HIV/TB co-management, palliative care, supply chain management, gender-based violence (GBV), and adolescent reproductive health. His career reflects a unique balance of frontline clinical practice and national-level leadership, where he has played a pivotal role in developing, reviewing, and facilitating Ministry of Health training materials and clinical guidelines on reproductive health, GBV, and respectful care.
Dr. Ndossi has gained international exposure through high-level training and knowledge exchange programs in Ethiopia (TB/HIV Co-management at ALERT/ARCAN) and South Africa (SADC STI Framework development at WITS University, Johannesburg), experiences that enriched his ability to integrate global frameworks with Tanzania health priorities. He has served as both lead and co-facilitator in numerous training-of-trainers (TOT) and policy implementation initiatives, demonstrating his expertise in capacity building and health education. Currently, he is a Board Member of the Medical Council of Tanganyika (from 2020 up to 2025) and Chairperson of its Audit Committee, contributing to governance, oversight, and policy shaping in the health sector. Fluent in English and Swahili, Dr. Ndossi combines clinical excellence, strategic leadership, and cross-cultural competence, making him a valuable resource for advancing both national and international health programs.ndossi@afta.or.tz
sulle@afta.or.tz
Dr. Kweka has always been passionate about adolescents’ matters since way back when he was a student. He pioneers for a bright and determined generation that is free from any forms of discrimination, a responsible community free from violence. A generation with good reproductive and mental health living in a healthy environment is one his wishes.
Currently Dr. Kweka lives and works in Hai District as a medical practitioner as well as an agent of change within communities around and beyond his catchment area. He is a National trainer and consultant of Basic Life Skills, Sexual Reproductive Health Education, Information and Services, Gender Based Violence and Violence against Children, Mental Health and Psychotherapy, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship.
He believes in preserving the purity of his attitude towards what he trusts he can do better within the community.heri.kweka@afta.or.tz