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Our mission
About & history
Empowering individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through education, advocacy, and comprehensive support.
Lukiza Autism Foundation was created with the vision of bridging gaps in autism support and understanding. We aim to promote awareness and empower autistic individuals through tailored programs and community initiatives.
Over the years, we have expanded from a small initiative into a recognized autism support organization, offering essential services from early intervention to youth empowerment, reaching families across communities.
Looking ahead, we strive to broaden our impact by deepening our support programs, engaging with schools and community groups, and fostering partnerships to create a truly inclusive society.
Our Founders
Visionaries Behind
The Mission
Meet the passionate minds who turned a shared dream into reality. Driven by personal experience, unwavering dedication, and a belief in a more inclusive world, our founders laid the foundation for Lukiza Autism Foundation—a movement that empowers individuals with autism and their families.
Ms. Hilda Byemelwa Nkabe
Founder & Executive Director
Jacqueline Wilson Sindano
Treasurer
Dr. Edward Nkingwa Kija
Chairman of the Board
Advocate Stephen B. Malosha
Legal Consultant
Dr. Hiltruda Chrisant Temba
Board Member
Kami Buberwa Lwekamwa
Board Member/Receptionist
Our Ambassadors
The inspiring voices
driving our mission
Meet the passionate advocates and team members dedicated to creating a brighter, more inclusive future for individuals with autism.
Organization journey
Our evolutionary path
Tracing our journey from grassroots beginnings to global influence, see how we've evolved to create sustainable change worldwide.
Inception
Lukiza Autism Foundation was founded and registered under the Ministry of Health on March 25, 2020, by Ms. Hilda Nkabe, a mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Purpose and Vision: The activities and programmes that have been available are far from adequate given the scale and complexity of the problems facing individuals with Autism in Tanzania. The work of civil society does not sufficiently address the multi-faceted problems confronting this particular group of Tanzanian Individuals. LuAF needed to exist to fill a gap that many children and young people have been falling through unnoticed.
Founded - 2020
Stage 1
Expansion
With a strong foundation, LuAF moved into a phase of growth and expansion, focusing on systemic change and community empowerment.
Growth - 2024
Stage 2
Sustained Growth
Lukiza Autism Foundation is now focused on long-term sustainability, reaching more communities by creating an environment in which children and youth with Autism can thrive
Future - 2025 & Beyond
Stage 3
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