The Mgeni Foundation

We are pleased to introduce, the vibrant, caring, and kind:

Chiku Haji Machano

​Secretary of Operation | Psychologist | Mentorship Program

A Tanzanian born on Zanzibar Island. Chiku is a trained psychologist, graduating in 2016 from the Acharya Institute in India. She is a counselor by profession who is keen on listening to her client’s life challenges and working with them to help overcome the barriers they are facing. In short, she is a reliable shoulder to lean on and an ear that listens without judgment. Chiku, in her spare time, provides free tutoring services to children in a grade five class.

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Sport Participation Program

A way to heal, to learn, to grow…

Physical activity programs are being held alternating Saturday mornings (for age groups 8-13 and 14-18 y/o’s) to allow children and youth to come together, create connections, and just play. Movement and activity are proven methods to reduce side effects of illness, and medications, as well as an excellent way to form connections and grow community and friendships.

Our sports participation programs are open to children and youth, we will be supplying a healthy snack to allow children to recuperate some energy and to feed their bodies and minds. We want to allow participants a chance to move, smile, and connect in meaningful ways.

An important component we are working to address is to get more involvement of girls in sport, as this is an area that is not as accessible to them. We are working to remove some of the barriers they face and allow room for play, learning, and growth.

If you have any questions about our Sport Participation Program, please reach out! We are happy to chat.

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Meet the team!

The Mgeni Foundation has a small team of bright individuals with a range of skills and experience, this week we are introducing the Founder, Head of Operations, Program Coordinator:

Zuwena Machano

​Founder | Head of Operations | Program Director

Zuwena is a recent graduate of University of British Columbia Okanagan with a degree in Human Kinetics. She is a young woman who is passionate about promoting the health and well-being of her community.

As her High School Motto said “Knowledge in the Service of Africa”, she has always wanted to move back to Tanzania and promote healthy living in her home Country. She is not only passionate about children living with HIV/AIDS and reducing discrimination, Zuwena is also about providing equal opportunities to all children in order to discover their potentials.

Outside her role as a founder of Mgeni Foundation, Zuwena hosts her show where she speaks with different people on sensitive topics about health, called Health Basket. Zuwena covers all aspects of health including mental and physical wellbeing. She is also an artist who started her own crocheting business.

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Thank you for your support!

Because of your support, the pilot program in 2016 had the chance to run.
At this time we are relying on public support to fund this years programs, and once we begin, we can reach out for government funding to sustain our programs for years to come!

Like, share, donate. Anything helps, and all is appreciated.

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