LWDF
Living With Dignity Foundation
A Non Profit Organization to make a change
About Us
Who Are We?
In the wake of Tanzania’s turbulent 2025 elections, which left countless women widowed and children orphaned amid widespread violence and unrest, two East African visionaries—James Mogusu from Kenya and Raymond Saitoti from Tanzania—joined forces to create LWDF-TZ. Our startup NGO empowers vulnerable communities through skills training and health education, turning adversity into opportunity and fear into informed action.
In rural Tanzania, particularly post the 2025 elections marked by violence, arrests, and hundreds of civilian deaths, women and children face compounded vulnerabilities. HIV prevalence stands at 4.4% among adults (5.6% for women, 3.0% for men), affecting about 1.5 million people and leaving many orphans in poverty.
Limited access to vocational skills and health education perpetuates cycles of dependency, stigma, and inequity—gaps LWDF-TZ fills by providing targeted, community-led solutions.
Our Vision: Empowering women and children by replacing fear with facts, fostering informed health choices, equity, and lasting dignity.
Our Mission: To promote HIV awareness by actively collaborating with government, stakeholders, and benefactors through adherence to policies and strategies, providing inclusive and exclusive services to beneficiaries.
Our Principals
Equity & Non-Discrimination
Transparency and Accountability
Community-Centered Approach
Health and Awareness
Governing Body
James Mogusu (Co-Founder)
James Mogusu is a Kenyan educator based in Nairobi. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education Arts (English and Literature) from the University of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Currently, James teaches English and Swahili at Language School in Kenya, where he has trained students from diverse countries including Austria, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Colombia, South Africa, Congo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and
Tanzania.
Beyond teaching, James is a passionate gaming content creator, producing over 100 videos on YouTube that incorporate graphic design elements. Ambitious and eager to learn, he believes in seizing opportunities to achieve his goals and helping others, viewing all humanity as interconnected.
Raymond Saitoti (Co-Founder)
Raymond Saitoti is the CEO and founder of Great Image Expedition Ltd, a luxury safari and travel company based in Arusha,Tanzania.
Born and raised in a small village near the Serengeti, he has deep roots in Tanzanian culture and wildlife conservation. With extensive experience in tourism, Raymond is renowned for his storytelling abilities and commitment to sustainable travel, designing personalized tours that showcase Tanzania’s natural beauty.
His entrepreneurial background brings valuable insights to community development, emphasizing partnerships for long-term impact.
Emmanuel Magesa (Chairman)
Emmanuel Magesa Michael is a Tanzanian sociologist with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Augustine University of Tanzania (2010-2013). Born in 1989, he is a quick learner with strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and a focus on community development.
As LWDF-TZ Chairman, he guides health and poverty alleviation efforts, drawing from research experience in maternal/child health projects.
Rosemary Ndongo (Treasurer)
Rosemary Mohamed Ndongo is a Tanzanian accountant with a Diploma in
Management and Accounting from Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (2010-2012).
With 6+ years in hospitality finance at Asilia Lodges & Camps Ltd, she excels in cash management, park fees, VAT returns, withholding tax, asset verification, and bank reconciliations.
Her detail-oriented skills ensure fiscal accountability for LWDF-TZ’s empowerment programs.
Wakwanio Ndegeleki (Secretery)
Wakwanio Juma Ndegeleki is a Tanzanian educator with a Bachelor of Science in Education from St. John’s University of Tanzania. Born in 1995, he has teaching experience at Bihawana High School and reservation management at Great Image Expedition Ltd.
As LWDF-TZ Secretary, his communication and problem-solving skills support administrative operations for health and vocational initiatives.
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