Hello! I am a Tanzanian human rights defender and activist who uses art, storytelling, and community engagement to promote positive social change. I work at the intersection of culture, media, and advocacy, leveraging music, dance, and short films to pass on empowering messages, heal communities, and foster networks of support for vulnerable groups. As a facilitator and mentor, I lead trainings, coordinate projects, and motivate teams and volunteers to achieve shared goals. I am passionate about leadership, collaboration, and using creative approaches to strengthen rights campaigns and community resilience.…

MWAMBA T.A NYANDA

Hello! I am a Tanzanian human rights defender and activist who uses art, storytelling, and community engagement to promote positive social change. I work at the intersection of culture, media, and advocacy, leveraging music, dance, and short films to pass on empowering messages, heal communities, and foster networks of support for vulnerable groups. As a facilitator and mentor, I lead trainings, coordinate projects, and motivate teams and volunteers to achieve shared goals. I am passionate about leadership, collaboration, and using creative approaches to strengthen rights campaigns and community resilience.…

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Hello! I am a Tanzanian human rights defender and activist who uses art, storytelling, and community engagement to promote positive social change. I work at the intersection of culture, media, and advocacy, leveraging music, dance, and short films to pass on empowering messages, heal communities, and foster networks of support for vulnerable groups.

As a facilitator and mentor, I lead trainings, coordinate projects, and motivate teams and volunteers to achieve shared goals. I am passionate about leadership, collaboration, and using creative approaches to strengthen rights campaigns and community resilience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Art Director at TTI LAB
January 1, 2022 - Present
Advocate on and work, Using Art and Entertainment e.g. Music, Arts, Short Films for Storytelling, to pass on positive messaging to the community and bring positive Impact. Used Contemporary Dance and Film making to create positive stories of the community, to heal mental health and create a sense of belonging which enabled communities to network and find support systems
Data Officer at Basic Rights Oregon
June 1, 2016 - Present
Volunteer Data Officer focusing on human rights initiatives, data management and advocacy support (Jun 2016)
Visiting Fellow at Human Rights Campaign
April 1, 2019 - Present
Visiting Fellow strengthening program management, leadership skills, staff and organizational capacities; facilitation of networking opportunities between Global Fellows and partners; advocacy through narrative storytelling
Co-Secretary at SATF (Southern Africa Trans Forum)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Peer Grant Reviewer at UHAI
January 1, 2015 - Present
Peer Grant Committee Member — FRIDA at FRIDA (Young Feminist Fund)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Peer Grant Committee Member at Women Win
January 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteer Data Officer at Basic Rights Oregon
June 1, 2016 - Present
Data officer focusing on human rights campaigns and advocacy in the US context

Education

Diploma in Information Technology at University of Computing Center
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
Certificate in Information and Technology at University of Computing Center
October 1, 2012 - March 22, 2026
Certificate of International Computing Driving License (ICDL) at University of Computing Center
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Certificate of Basic Graphic Design at University of Computing Center
October 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Certificate of Secondary Education at Kenton Tabata Secondary School
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Diploma in Information Technology at University of Computing Center
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
Certificate in Information and Technology at University of Computing Center
October 1, 2012 - March 22, 2026
Certificate of International Computing Driving License (ICDL) at University of Computing Center
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Certificate of Basic Graphic Design at University of Computing Center
October 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Certificate of Secondary Education at Kenton Tabata Secondary School
October 1, 2010 - March 22, 2026

Qualifications

Global Innovator 2019
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Mandela Fellowship Program (YALI) – Leadership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
HRC Global Fellow
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
LILO Master Trainer (Looking in Looking Out)
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Master of Trainers/Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Human Right Defender (Activist)
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education

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