Nina Imani Ltd is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) as a charity supporting overseas communities.
We partner with Tanzanian NGOs supporting programmes that are initiated, executed and governed by Tanzanians for Tanzanians, delivering culturally appropriate outcomes.
We also work directly with individuals who receive our Study Grants supporting them throughout their education with resources, safe transport and mentoring.
Our Australian Directors work closely with our Tanzanian partners providing funding and governance support.
Australian Directors
Dianna Snape
Kathy Hofmann
Justine Stewart
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Chairperson & President
Dianna Snape is a Melbourne-based photographer with a BA (Photography) HONS from RMIT. Dianna specialises in architecture, interior and landscape photography. Her work features regularly in leading architectural and design magazines both nationally and internationally. Dianna has been volunteering and fundraising for projects in Tanzania since 2012, as well as photographing for schools, at-risk programs and initiatives for marginalised women. Dianna has worked closely with lawyers and accountants in Tanzania on NGO taxation and compliance issues.
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Vice President
Kathy has worked in the financial sector developing software solutions for over 30 years. She is a maverick for small business and a self-starter with boundless enthusiasm. Dianna and Kathy have known each other since they worked together in 1991. They share a mutual respect for each other’s values and a passion for small business and empowering individuals to thrive. Kathy visited Tanzania in 2018 and through this experience was keen to engage with Dianna in supporting vulnerable communities.
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Secretary
Justine Stewart is a writer and editor with more than 30 years’ experience working in communications in media, government, and the private sector, from the music industry through to family and parenting publications. She has a degree in journalism and post-graduate qualifications in writing and online learning.
Justine has been a volunteer English tutor and support person for migrants and refugees throughout her life. She is excited about the potential to use social media to better connect communities in Tanzania and Australia.
Our Tanzanian Partners
The Inuka Tusonge Foundation
Beatrice Lyimo
Gudila Baltazary
Levina Mkenda
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Founder & Coordinator
Beatrice is the principal founder and coordinator of the Inuka Tusonge Foundation. She is a Swahili language teacher and holds a Bachelor of Education with a major in English from the University of Arusha. Beatrice teaches an English-language course, gender education and entrepreneurship at the Inuka Tusonge Centre in Tengeru Village. She attends the centre daily to teach and oversee the students and curriculum. Witnessing first-hand the challenges faced by young Tanzanian girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, Beatrice created the Inuka Tusonge Foundation with the support of its two other directors and a loan from a local women’s association. Beatrice is a mother to two beautiful children. She taught our Director Dianna Snape Swahili in 2013, and they have remained friends ever since, supporting each other in their pursuit to create meaningful change for Tanzanian girls.
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Secretary
Gudila is an experienced secretary with Information Technology (IT) skills. She holds several certificates including a Certificate of Information Technoloy from the University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre, a Certificate of Participation (Network Security & Backup Training) from TechChix Tanzania, and a Certificate of Computer Studies & Secretarial Skills from the Modern Education Center (MEC) in Arusha. She holds a certificate of secondary education and worked as a secretary at Swissport Academy, Masuwa Enterprises and Nange Auction Mart. She is now self-employed in stationery & secretarial services.
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Vice Chairperson & Treasurer
Levina holds a Bachelor of Education in English from the University of Arusha. She is a secondary teacher at Mwandeti A-level secondary school in Arusha Region. Levina also teaches Swahili to foreigners, works occasionally at the School for Internal Training (SIT) in Arusha and is the mother of two children. Occasionally she teaches English at the Inuka Tusonge Centre.
Annual Reports
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The Meru district economy is almost entirely agricultural, consisting mostly of subsistence farming and raising livestock. In Meru, girls are still valued primarily for their ability to perform household duties and give birth, with many girls lacking education and employment prospects. Education is often a predictor of other quality-of-life factors such as economic productivity, food security and overall health.
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We are honoured to partner and support The Inuka Tusonge Foundation established, governed and directed by Tanzanians for Tanzanians, offering a safe place for mentoring and learning, as well as providing wonderful role models and support for vulnerable young women.
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Nina Imani was founded as a limited corporation on 22 November 2019 by three successful Australian female entrepreneurs who wanted to help improve the lives of vulnerable Tanzanians through economic empowerment.
Nina Imani Ltd is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) as a charity supporting overseas communities.