Theme: Beyond The Narrative

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Dar es Salaam International Academy
Ada Estate, Manara St
Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, 14110
Tanzania

Abbas Mulani

Procurement Manager and Wholesaling Projects Leader

I am a dedicated professional with a passion for learning and a track record of excellence in the business field. As a Procurement Manager at Power Computers, I play a pivotal role in overseeing the company's procurement operations, ensuring the efficient sourcing of products, and contributing to the success of wholesaling projects with 5 subordinates. My commitment to education is evident through my achievements, including distinctions earned in Business Diploma and distinction in Child Psychology certificate programs. I have also generously shared my knowledge and expertise with others by teaching for the past 2 years. I love knowing the "why" of things, which enables me to dig deeper into concepts and theories. It is then applied into the real world. This leads to expansion of skillsets and better understanding of the world around me.

Grace Kejo

High school student

I'm Grace, a female high school student who advocates for more equitable education systems as well as using education as a tool to promote sustainable development. I've founded an organization called WeAreChange, a youth focused initiative that targets these issues through translated resources and educational workshops

Hannan Rashid

Executive assistant & personal development advocate

I'm Hanaan Rashid - an executive assistant by day and a personal development advocate by night. My journey for personal development began when I started listening to Jay Shetty's ‘On Purpose’ podcast which uncovered new dimensions within myself and reshaped my connections with family, friends, and society. What inspired me to strive to be an advocate for personal development is a comedian and an ex-monk. Watching Hasan Minhaj on ‘Patriot Act’ and Jay Shetty on 'On purpose’ opened my eyes to issues that I never even considered were a problem to society and those that are within ourselves and our relationships. In the same way, they made an effort to share meaningful and significant knowledge and tools that impacted me, I would like to pay it forward in different ways be it through my blog or talks. A fun fact about me: my favorite part of going to the cinema is watching the ads and movie trailers.

Karim Manji

Professor at MUHAS

Returning home on completing MBBS in India, I joined MUCHS in 1988 for a MMED Degree in Pediatrics and Child Health. In 1994 , I pursued Neonatal Medicine fellowship at RPGMS London, with Commonwealth University support and an MPH Degree at Harvard School of Public Health in 2002, with support from Fogarthy Foundation. From a Lecturer in 1992, I ascended to Full Professor in 2006 at MUHAS. I have over 25 years of conducting groundbreaking research on infectious diseases, neonatal care, child health and nutrition in collaboration Harvard School of Public Health, Bergen University, London School of Medicine and Tropical Hygiene, Tampere University, Ifakara Health Institute, ICCDR, Bangladesh and the WHO. I have over 250 publications and have achieved various accolades. My focus is on improving Neonatal Care through education. With collaborators from Germany, I co-founded the MSc super-specialty fellowship in Neonatology at MUHAS in 2020.

Mariam Simbeye

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director of Mkuki na Nyota Publishers Ltd

I'm Mariam Simbeye, a writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate. I'm the Personal Assistant to the Managing Director of Mkuki na Nyota Publishers Ltd., a Tanzanian publishing house established in 1981. At Mkuki na Nyota, we're committed to creating high-quality, independent educational, scholarly/trade, children’s, and art books for global readers in Tanzania and Eastern Africa. Our vision is to be a vibrant Tanzanian imprint, publishing progressive, liberating, and entertaining content. I'm passionate about mental health awareness and using storytelling to foster understanding.

Shwetangna Chakrabarty

International educator & AIELOC member

I am Shwetangna Chakrabarty an International educator and a proud AIELOC member currently working in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I have 17 years of experience in teaching different curricula in different countries. I have held multiple positions as an international educator; Curriculum Coordinator, University Counsellor, Capstone/Research Project Manager, CIS/NEASC Accreditation Coordinator, IB Examiner, IBEN programme leader, TIE Editor and teacher. I teach mathematics and business management to the International GCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) students. I have a Master’s in Business Administration and Education, and I am a certified college counsellor. I am passionate about developing a culture of internationalism in education and being a change-maker and thought leader in international education.

Tim Ford Jr.

CEO of Fords Herbal Wellness Center

Peace & blessings! My name is Tim Ford Jr. I am a carpenter, farmer, influencer, public speaker, and CEO of Fords Herbal Wellness Center. Hailing from America, I relocated to Africa some years ago with my family with the vision of paving the way for the return of the Africans stolen generations ago. I have a YouTube channel called “T3 & Me” where I show my people the real Africa, my family’s repatriation journey to Tanzania, Africa, and how to invest & open a business in Africa.