Foundation Team

The Foundation team has grown to include over 80 employees and 200 volunteers across 300 villages in the Time + Tide areas of operation. 

Naonga Shawa Banda

Naonga Shawa Banda

Programmes Manager

“Our approach works because we implement best-fit interventions at the individual level. We are committed to seeing meaningful outcomes for children, their families and communities.”

Prisca Sakala Chanda

Prisca Sakala Chanda

Female Empowerment Coordinator

“I love my job because it allows me to empower girls and help them to discover who they really are.”

Lois Cochrane

Lois Cochrane

Programme Officer Organisational Mentorship

“I love that the Foundation is people centred at every level. There is a commitment to help in a sustainable, personalised way and I am proud to be part of it!”

Francesca Cooke

Francesca Cooke

Administration Manager

“The Foundation approach works because it is driven by meaningful data and community-approved interventions. To see what has been achieved so far makes me excited to be part of the team.”

Elizabeth Ellis

Elizabeth Ellis

Executive Director

“What I love most about my job is discovering the many resourceful and wonderful ways that residents in our communities take care of each other.”

Daniel Falimanantsoa

Daniel Falimanantsoa

Community Liaison Officer Nosy Ankao

“What makes me excited about my job is the opportunity to educate our communities about the importance of conserving nature.”

Martha Kalanga

Martha Kalanga

Home-based Education Assistant

“I love my job because it allows me to positively impact the lives of children with special needs. Seeing them go to school gives me so much joy.”
Peter Kasanga

Peter Kasanga

Home-based Education Coordinator Liuwa Plain

“My job helps me contribute towards creating an inclusive community for differently abled children to feel safe, freely play and thrive. Being able to experience these small and big wins really warms my heart.”

Chate Kaunda

Chate Kaunda

Programme Officer South Luangwa

“What I love most about my job is being part of an enthusiastic team that is focused on delivering inclusive, safe learning environments for vulnerable children- especially those with special needs.”

Patrick Kazadi

Patrick Kazadi

Theatre Facilitator Lower Zambezi

“I love my job because it leaves my participants not only entertained, but educated, sensitized, and motivated.”

Catherine Makoni

Catherine Makoni

Programme Officer Liuwa Plain

“I love my job because everyone shares the same vision, which is to help people and see positive change in their lives, such as improvement in literacy levels and the general wellbeing of children with special needs.”

Mukelabai Muhongo

Mukelabai Muhongo

Administration Assistant Lower Zambezi

“I love my job because I learn a lot of things, I now know how to identify and manage different disabilities. This knowledge helps me support children with special needs and their families.”

Mutinta Mulaye

Mutinta Mulaye

Programme Officer Lower Zambezi

“The most rewarding part about my job is seeing change in someone’s life and knowing that you were a part of the process.”

Bupe Musonda

Bupe Musonda

Administration Officer

“I love my job because it helps me improve the lives of children with special needs. Through Body Stress Release, I help them deal with mental and physical stress.”

Sipho Muyangana

Sipho Muyangana

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

“I love my job because we prioritise the use of data to inform how best our programmes can improve the lives of people within our communities.”

Pumulo Muyunda

Pumulo Muyunda

Female Empowerment Coordinator Liuwa Plain

“I love my job because I find it gratifying to work with young girls. I enjoy teaching them how to read and helping them build confidence, and I am always happy to see their achievements whether big or small.”

Lusekelo Mwafulilwa

Lusekelo Mwafulilwa

Accountant

“It gives me joy when girls excel at school and women become financially independent and that’s why being part of a team that makes this possible is incredibly fulfilling.”

Thokozile Phiri Mwamba

Thokozile Phiri Mwamba

Communications Manager

“I really love my job because it enables me to contribute to improving the lives of children. As a storyteller, it gives me profound joy and satisfaction to assist in sharing their stories with the world.”

Alice Mweetwa

Alice Mweetwa

Assistant Child Protection and Wellness Manager

“The most satisfying thing about my job is seeing differently abled children being accepted in their families and communities.”

Mulemba Ndonji

Mulemba Ndonji

Child Protection and Wellness Manager

“What I love most about my job is that it is a service to children and helps them become self-reliant. Time spent with the children and their parents is always heart-warming.”

Samantha Nengomasha

Samantha Nengomasha

Assistant Programme Officer Organisational Mentorship

“What I enjoy about my job is our people-centered, learning and experimental approaches. I love seeing how this helps us grow professionally and strengthens our bonds with local communities.”

Thandiwe Ng'ombe

Thandiwe Ng'ombe

Programme Lead Organisational Mentorship

“I find fulfilment in guiding organisations to identify strengths and create strategic plans that drive meaningful change. Contributing to the Foundation’s mission aligns with my commitment to empowering communities for lasting success.”

Linda Njobvu

Linda Njobvu

Home-based Education Assistant South Luangwa

‘’What I love about my job is being surrounded by people with vast experience and various backgrounds both in the office and in the field. This exposure has contributed to my personal and professional growth.”

 Valérie Rajaonarison

Valérie Rajaonarison

Administrative Assistant Nosy Ankao

“The Time + Tide Foundation approach works because we closely engage with our beneficiaries I am proud to be part of a team that listens to the needs of the community and includes them in developing solutions.”

Faneva Rajemison

Faneva Rajemison

Conservation Stakeholder Liaison Nosy Ankao

“I am passionate about protecting our natural heritage. Working with Time + Tide Foundation is fulfilling because its approach prioritises education and the progress is visible.”

Zuo Jean Razafijaona

Zuo Jean Razafijaona

Conservation Field Coordinator Nosy Ankao

“I love my job because it always requires me to learn new things and gives me the opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals from different sectors.”

 Lea Razafimanitsony

Lea Razafimanitsony

Programme Officer Nosy Ankao

“I really like that the Time + Tide Foundation approach is community centred because working closely with local people helps them fully participate in the development process so that every success is community driven.”

Inonge Liboma Sunkutu

Inonge Liboma Sunkutu

Home-based Education Manager

“I find being a community worker so rewarding. Through home visitations, workshops and Body Stress Release, I get a chance to share important home-based education and health tips with people.”

Marcellin Tsihoboto

Marcellin Tsihoboto

Conservation Coordinator Nosy Ankao

“Working with crowned lemurs, sea turtles and dozens of other species daily fills me with joy as I contribute to conserving the distinctive biodiversity of our Great Red Island. Each day brings a fresh adventure and abundant learning opportunities.” 

Kondwani Vwalika

Kondwani Vwalika

Women's Professional Development Manager

“What I love the most about my job is all the wonderful women I get to meet at the different workshops. Seeing the transformation as they go from strangers on the first day to friends and even sisters by the end of the workshop is a remarkable experience.”

Sarah Zulu

Sarah Zulu

Female Empowerment Coordinator Lower Zambezi

“I love my job because each day is different, you are constantly challenged and learning something new from the parents and the children.”