Our Management Team in Tanzania 

Bea Wieland is the Country Manager for help2kids in Tanzania. She has been working in the non-profit industry for more than 20 years. Mostly on the service provider side, but also at a foundation that works for the well-being of children and young people in Switzerland. Her heart has been beating for Africa for a long time and with her employment at help2kids she has fulfilled her dream of living and working in Tanzania. She brings a wide range of experience and an open mind to tackle the numerous challenges as a Country Manager and to support the team and the projects on site in Tanzania.

Donald Dande is a dedicated professional from Arusha, a vibrant city in northern Tanzania. He graduated from Victoria institute of Health majoring in Clinical Medicine, laying a solid foundation for his career in the health sector. With over five years of extensive experience in the non-profit arena, Donald has worked with a variety of organizations where he has taken the lead in managing and implementing numerous health. His passion for advancing his career in the non-profit field is evident in his trajectory; He began his career as the Health Programs Coordinator at Tumaini Jipya, a UK-based international NGO. His journey continued as he became the Country Director for the Africa Health Organization, another UK-based entity, before he embraced the role of Health Program Manager at help2kids. In recognition of his hard work and dedication, he was promoted to help2kids Assistant Country Manager in 2023, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful impact in the health sector.

Emmanuel Ngassa, originally from Mwanza (Tanzania) is our help2kids Educational Sponsorship Program Manager. Emmanuel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in 2017. In 2018, he worked with help2kids as a Primary School volunteer at Bajeviro and in 2019 he was offered a full-time job at the school teaching Standard II.  Having joined the ESP Team in August 2020, his primary focus is to work collaboratively with the rest of the help2kids departments to help deliver the continued growth of the Educational Sponsorship Programme so that an ever-increasing number of children from challenging backgrounds get the gift of education.

Amos Omela hails from the lake zone of Mwanza in Tanzania, where he embarked on his professional journey by completing a driving course at the VETA Training Centre in Buhangija in 2010. His commitment to making a difference led him to join help2kids in 2015, where he quickly became an invaluable asset to the organization. Over the years, Amos has played a crucial role in our health project, serving not only as a driver but also as a trainer in First Aid, contributing to various office activities that support our mission. In 2022, his dedication and leadership skills were recognized when he was appointed as the help2kids Campus Manager, a position that allows him to further impact the community and guide our initiatives with compassion and expertise.

Newton Mathias is originally from Tabora region. He graduated with a master’s degree in international relations at the university of Dodoma (UDOM). He is resolute in working with non-profit organizations, previously enrolled with WHO in 2019 in an emergence response team. In 2021 he worked with Digital opportunity Trust (D.O.T) as a facilitator for digital business programs. Having joined help2kids as a Computer and Library project manager his primary focus is working collaboratively with the rest of the team to get our kids engaged and acquire new technological skills through computer studies so that they can cope up with the global technological advancement and help growing their future carriers.