Our Team

Maisha Outreach Therapy Organization operates in a decentralized management system for its project implementation work. This allow us to operate as a highly versatile core team and implement key activities as required.

Advisory Board

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Advisor

Professor Pendo is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also the Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of KCMC...

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Advisor

Professor Pendo is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also the Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of KCMC University Teaching Hospital. He has extensive experience practicing clinical medicine, formulating treatment guidelines, leading research projects, capacity building of local health care providers and has mentored and supervised hundreds of medical students and resident doctors.

Laura Boothby

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an Occupational Therapist with 8 years clinical experience in cultural settings such as the UK, Papua New Guinea, Malawi and Sierra Leone.She first volunteered with MOTO...

Laura Boothby

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an Occupational Therapist with 8 years clinical experience in cultural settings such as the UK, Papua New Guinea, Malawi and Sierra Leone. She first volunteered with MOTO in Malawi in 2017-18, as it aligned with her passion of creating sustainable and accessible rehabilitation services in low resource countries. She also capacity builds and leads a team of occupational therapy assistants, called Family Support Workers, at the World Hope International, in Sierra Leone.

Bart Geilen

Physiotherapist

Bart is a Dutch physiotherapist with a clinical interest in pediatrics and neurology. Combining the newest physiotherapy and Global Health insights he is here to support ...

Bart Geilen

Physiotherapist

Bart is a Dutch physiotherapist with a clinical interest in pediatrics and neurology. Combining the newest physiotherapy and Global Health insights, he is here to support MOTO and its beneficiaries to make a lasting impact. Bart has both European and African experience as he worked in Kilimanjaro remotely areas with Tanzanian therapists.

Sandra Palme

Physiotherapist

Sandra is a Germany Physiotherapist. Her studies in Psychology, Osteopathy, and alternative medicine give her broad knowledge within different fields of medicine. She worked for ...

Sandra Palme

Physiotherapist

Sandra is a Germany Physiotherapist. Her studies in Psychology, Osteopathy, and alternative medicine give her broad knowledge within different fields of medicine. She worked for a community-based organization in Tanzania focusing on people who had barely access to health care. Now she supports MOTO with her expertise.

David Shilatu

Advisor

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David Shilatu

Advisor

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Staff Members

Judy Freeman

Executive Director

Judy is a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with experience across physical and mental health sectors. Judy previously worked in Tanzania for an international...

Judy Freeman

Executive Director

Judy is a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with experience across physical and mental health sectors. Judy previously worked in Tanzania for an international development organisation and is a founding member of MOTO. Judy is of East-African and British origins and is passionate about access to healthcare in East Africa.

Johnson Dickson

Country Director

Johnson is from the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, which is currently the home of MOTO. He has extensive knowledge and skills in Community and International Development...

Johnson Dickson

Country Director

Johnson is from the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, which is currently the home of MOTO. He has extensive knowledge and skills in Community and International Development Projects, having taken part in and led various Youth, Education and Health Programmes in Tanzania with both International and Local Organizations. Johnson is also a founding member of MOTO with his local expertise and optimism puts the “moto” (fire) in MOTO.

Saad Mbingah

Head of Programmes

Saad is an experienced Programme manager with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry like AU-EU Youth Cooperation Hub.He has strong skills in...

Saad Mbingah

Head of Programmes

Saad is an experienced Programme manager with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry like AU-EU Youth Cooperation Hub. He has strong skills in Project Planning, Statistical Analysis & Data collection, Administration, and Budget management. Saad contributes to MOTO his professional expertise in community and social works including disability programs.

Aika Wilfred

Occupational Therapist

Aika Wilfred

Occupational Therapist

Aika joins MOTO as an Occupational Therapist. With her ability to facilitate different responsibilities brings energy to the organization. Aika worked with KCMC Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital, and different organizations as Occupational Therapist in different units like Paediatrics, Adult, and Psychiatry departments. Her commitment triggers the desire of continued working for vulnerable people, especially those with disabilities.

Issa Kipacha

Accountant

Issa Kipacha

Accountant

Issa holds a BSc. in Accounting and Finance from Ardhi University. He is among the few certified Onyx ERP users in Tanzania with solid analytical finance skills. He has an extensive background in financial analysis, accounting, and auditing as well as managing donor-funded projects like UKAID and GIZ. As he has worked with reputable organizations since 2017, having him in a team, all our organization’s financial compliances are solved.

Skillshare Volunteers

Stu Nicholson

Physiotherapist

Stu has been a physiotherapist for 10 years and has worked in community rehabilitation for the majority of his career. He currently works as a First Contact ...

Stu Nicholson

Physiotherapist

Stu has been a physiotherapist for 10 years and has worked in community rehabilitation for the majority of his career. He currently works as a First Contact Physiotherapist in a doctors surgery seeing patients with musculoskeletal conditions as well as leading the surgery's Frailty service.

Justin Boulos

Occupational Therapist

Justin is an experienced Occupational Therapist with eight years of experience specializing in seating and mobility/wheelchair prescription. He sees clients of all ages. ..

Justin Boulos

Occupational Therapist

Justin is an experienced Occupational Therapist with eight years of experience specializing in seating and mobility/wheelchair prescription. He sees clients of all ages with many disabilities and functions. A large part of his career has been providing expert guidance in seating and mobility. His skill set is taking complex concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand language for people to understand. His training and knowledge sharing have extended beyond his colleagues and include training individuals in other organizations. He has also started a free education content page on Instagram (@WheelieWorx) to empower other therapists to make lasting impacts on the lives of those in need. He is looking forward to sharing this knowledge with communities in need to ensure best practices with the resources available to us.

Laura van Gemert

Physiotherapist

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Laura van Gemert

Physiotherapist

Our Story

MOTO was founded in November 2016, by an empathetic group of friends who wanted to make a real difference The spark of inspiration came from a lecture Judy Freeman…

Our strategy at MOTO to make an impactful change is simple. We aim to build a solid foundation for change, then connect the right people to those in need …

To advocate for and alongside people living with disability, long-term conditions (Both acquired and non-acquired), and other vulnerable and marginalise. We aim to make …

Our Team

Advisory Board

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Laura Boothby

Bart Geilen

Sandra Palme

David Shilatu

Staff Members

Judy Freeman

Johnson Dickson

Saad Mbingah

Aika Wilfred

Issa Kipacha

Skillshare Volunteers

Stu Nicholson

Justin Boulos

Laura van Gemert

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