Biography

Sylvia Kokumanyika Rweyemamu is a teacher by profession.

She was born and raised in a poor family and decided to pursue her Bachelor Degree in Education to insure she can help marginalized girls to have access to education and realize their dreams.

In May, 2019 immediately after her studies, she was employed by Compassion International Tanzania where she was posted at Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania Lusahunga Students Center Project based in Biharamulo district, Kagera region and, worked as Social Worker and Accountant until January, 2022.

When her contract ended, from March 2022 up to March 2024, she started volunteering in different public secondary schools around the country teaching different subjects with focus on helping vulnerable girls to achieve their dreams through education as she organized during that time extra classes for girls with academic challenges to boost their performance at no cost. 

In April 2024, she joined SHEEO NGO after succeeding at the interview to fill the position of Projects Team Leader in the organization.
She is leading the team of staff and volunteers in consultation with the Executive Director of SHEEO NGO in implementing different projects of the organization.

“SHEEO NGO is an organization that lives its values and mission. I love that this can be seen, not only in the programmes delivered but also in the dedication and culture of this organization. To myside, I think the best way to celebrate life on earth is dedicating our lives to be the source of smiles to the people in distress. Therefore, I feel deeply connected not only to the mission of SHEEO NGO but, to the issues facing girls and young women as well. I want to encourage all girls and women to be confident and fight to be whoever they want to be in the future, with a positive mindset of: Yes I can. To make this happen, accessing education is the best way to go.”
Quote from Sylvia when she was giving introduction remarks during the quarter one of 2024 projects implementation review meeting.