Our Team

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Our expert team members will assist you.

Employees need to realize the importance of working well with their teammates when coming into a new job or an existing one. A team player is more valuable.

Yassin Madiwa Hozza

Founder & CEO
Chief Executive &FoU Co-Founder Madiwa joined FoU Since it started 1997.Madiwa has a varied background as an educator and manager in the fields of Environment and Tourism, holding bachelor on Tourism and travel Agency Management from Cambridge University UK, the training including the tourism industry: structure, organization, products, services, national and international importance, Economic and social consequences of tourism, marketing and promoting tourism and use of tourism statistic as well as project planning management, monitoring and evaluation. Madiwa Studies plant identification and use, learning both botanical and local names, local ecology and environment, culture and history of Shambaa and Mbugu tribes, as well as tour guiding skills. My favourite tree – Pawpaw (Carica papaya).

Bahati Rajabu

Info Tech Manager.
Bahati Rajabu Bahati joined FoU in July 2016 as Finance and Facilities Manager, with responsibility for handling generous donations and managing a budget. Bahati who graduated his bachelor degree in computer science & several accounts course before spending 2 years in the finance department of a software company providing services. It has been a long-held ambition for Bahati to move into the NGO National and he is delighted to join the FoU team and help support some amazing projects in the Usambara Mountains as well as Tanzania at a larger. When not in the office Bahati likes to cycle and swim with his family. My favourite tree – Podo (Podocarpususambarensis)

Baraka John

Marketing Production and Communications Manager
Baraka has a varied background in arts and education since graduating with a 1st class hons in Tourism Entertainment at Escola de Turismo e Hotelaria de Inhambane - Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique. He brings design, Video production writing, directing, teaching and public speaking skills over to FoU. Barakahas dedicated his life to becoming one of the next generations of environmental leaders, starting off by publishing all FoU works in the field of Tourism and Environmental conservation. My favourite tree – Weeping willow tree (Salix babylonica).

Issa Hozza

Tree Nursery Supervisor
Issa Hozza joined FoU in 2014 at Lushoto office headquarters. He grew up in Reading and trained and worked as a secretary while serving the organization as Tour guide taking tourists around and showing them the beauty of Tanzania. Most of his time worked as Tree nurseries supervisor while serving as tourist’s information officer. My favourite tree – Cherry Blossom tree (Prunus serrulata).

Msambwe Madiwa Hozza

Fundraising and Marketing Manager
Msambwe joined FoU in 2017 and helps with fundraising and communications tasks. She studied Travel and Tourism Environmental Science at Tourism Institute of East Africa in Kampala Uganda, and spent several months travelling and volunteering on farms in the East Africa. She has also volunteered with FoU Ever since stated taking tourism and Environmental studies. She is interested in conservation and particularly in community action for sustainable development and enjoys volunteering for local community action groups. In her spare time, she enjoys arts & crafts and board games. My favorite tree – Juniper (Juniperusprocera)

Nusura Ramadhan

FoU Marketing Officer
Nusura Ramadhan joined FoU in 2022 as a marketing officer. She graduated from the University of Dar Es Salaam with a degree in Sociology. Currently, she is working with FoU to support marketing and fundraising efforts. As Seth Godin says, "Marketing is a contest for people's attention," so she always prioritizes people as the first choice.

Barbara Yassin

FoU Assistance Marketing manager&Ps TO The CEO
Barbara Joined the friends of Usambara society in 2022 after the completion of her bachelor degree in Geography and environmental studies from the University of Dar es salaam. Barbara is currently focused in fundraising and Marketing for the environmental programs such as tree planting that are being carried out by FoU. As part of her many goals, Barbara intends to be a driving force towards visible change, In the society and her surrounding environment, as through these efforts she believes that the world will be a better place.

BARAKA YUSUPH

FoU Assistance IT Manager
Baraka joined FoU in 2023 and helps with IT's issues and communications tasks.

Boniface Laurent

FoU Tour Leader
Boniface Laurent joined FoU in 2015 and helps with Tour tasks.

Bakari Yassin

FoU Tour Leader
Boniface Laurent joined FoU in 2015 and helps with Tour tasks.

Kelvin Nkunisa

FoU Assistance Tree Nursery Supervisor
Kelvin joined FoU in 2023 and helps with Nursery Activities

Richard Hizza

FoU Tour Guide
Richard joined FoU in 2018 and helps with Tour Activities

Gabriel Temu

FoU Biodivesity Conservation Manager
Gabriel Edward Temu is a highly accomplished professional in geography and environmental studies, graduating with top honors from the University of Dar es Salaam. He specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enabling him to analyze geospatial data effectively. Gabriel's experience in multicultural environments highlights his adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Currently, he serves as the Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Livelihood Manager at Friends of Usambara, where he works passionately to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable living.

Collaborative Partnerships

We are proud to collaborate with the following organizations and companies who share our vision and values. Together, we strive to achieve common goals and make a positive impact.