NYOTA FOUNDATIONHELPING HANDS IN HUMANITY
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A Star Against the Dark.

Nyota means “star” in Swahili - a name that expresses the aim of bringing brightness to communities overlooked by society.

Status

Registered non-governmental organisation, Tanzania

Head Office

28, Libya/Fupi Street, P.O. Box 20326, City Centre, Dar es Salaam

Meaning

Nyota - Swahili for star

01 - Who We Are

Brightness Where There Was None

Nyota means “star” in Swahili. The name reflects the foundation’s aim to bring brightness into lives shadowed by poverty, illiteracy, illness and material need.

Staying true to its promise of helping hands in humanity, Nyota Foundation strives to help wherever possible - especially communities that are generally overlooked by society.

The foundation focuses on practical work in clean water, orphan welfare, health and education. Its published record includes more than 500 rural wells, education and vocational scholarships, school desks and renovations, reusable sanitary pads, nutrition support, Sakina Girls’ Home in Zanzibar and Abalfadhlil Abbas English Medium Nursery and Primary School in Tanga.

Nyota welcomes people who want to join this work, and its Dar es Salaam office is open to visitors and enquiries.

Nyota Foundation community support work
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PROGRAMME AREAS

Be merciful to those on Earth, and the One in the Heavens will be merciful to you.

The Principle We Work From
02 - Mission & Vision
MISSION
OUR MISSION

We support values which promote self dignity and accountability

Nyota’s mission places dignity and accountability at the centre of its support for people and communities.

VISION
OUR VISION

Free them from a life of ignorance and poverty towards a life of dignity.

Nyota’s vision is a direct commitment to better lives and improved futures for communities facing poverty and limited opportunity.

03 - Core Values

What We Hold To

Four themes reflected in Nyota's published mission, vision and organisation story.

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Dignity

The foundation’s mission and vision both place human dignity at the centre of the work.

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Accountability

Nyota supports values that encourage personal dignity and accountability.

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Mercy

“Be merciful to those on Earth” is a principle shared in Nyota’s published story.

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Overlooked Communities

Nyota gives particular attention to communities that are often overlooked by society.

04 - Our Leadership

Introduction of Executive Team

Meet the leadership team guiding Nyota Foundation's work, stewardship and service to communities.

Portrait of Muhsin Asghar Nathani

Muhsin Asghar Nathani

Chairman

Portrait of Dr. Ahmed Muhamad Al-Khatyb

Dr. Ahmed Muhamad Al-Khatyb

Vice Chairman

Portrait of Zainabu Mwinjuma Mvungi

Zainabu Mwinjuma Mvungi

Secretary

Portrait of Mohamedazim Murtaza Karim

Mohamedazim Murtaza Karim

Finance Manager

Portrait of Dr. Dilawer Padhani

Dr. Dilawer Padhani

Head of Medical Board

05 - Our Objectives

Six Aims, Six Programmes

Nyota's published work centres on water, education, health, orphan welfare, vocational scholarships and food relief.

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Wells & Boreholes

Develop wells, boreholes and school water projects that improve access to clean water.

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Education

Provide sponsorships, desks and learning materials, and improve classrooms, laboratories, washrooms and other school facilities.

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Health Assistance

Support medical needs, reusable sanitary pads, special-needs programmes and nutrition assistance.

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Orphan Welfare

Run Sakina Girls’ Home in Zanzibar and support orphan wellbeing across Mainland Tanzania, Unguja and Pemba.

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Vocational Scholarships

Sponsor education and vocational training so students can build useful skills and future opportunities.

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Food Relief

Distribute food hampers and baskets to orphans, widows and vulnerable families.

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06 - Future Plans 2026–27

Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures

We invite partners, donors and changemakers to help bridge critical resource gaps in education and community welfare throughout 2026–2027.

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Each One, Teach One

Sponsor a school, college or university student for one year and help open a path to lasting opportunity.

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Tech for Education

Collect gently used laptops and desktop computers for onward distribution to school, college and university students.

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Clothing & Essentials Drive

Collect clean clothing, wearable footwear, blankets and bedsheets for children, women, men and families in need.

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Patron Membership

Grow Nyota's patron community through monthly, annual and project-based contributions that sustain the work.

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Publications & Updates

Share progress through a quarterly newswire, a half-year report and an annual magazine for supporters and partners.

TRUSTED BY

Working Together for Greater Impact

Organisations shown on Nyota Foundation's published partner list.

Community members gathered outside a school

Now You Know Us. Join Us.

Contributions go directly into the work: education and sponsorship, clean water, medical care, essential supplies, skills training, and support for families in need.

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