UNITE TEAM
If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
– Isaac Newton
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ANNE WELLS: FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anne Wells founded Unite the World with Africa Foundation, Inc. in November of 2014 to serve and empower some of the most impoverished people on our planet. She has been working in and out of Africa since she was 19 studying in Tanzania as a student of wildlife and human cultural management. Anne spent extensive time in Tanzania between 1991 and 1994 and returned in 2008 to start the social enterprise Unite the World with Africa LLC, under which she runs the Unite Tours service safari program. A global social entrepreneur, Anne has been recognized for her work by being named a “Local Defender” by the Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. She also received an special recognition from Senator Richard Blumenthal for Unite's "extraordinary commitment to connecting Americans and Tanzanians in meaningful and impactful ways to alleviate human suffering." A seasoned marketing and communications professional, Wells has more than 30 years of experience working with corporations and not-for-profits. She is also a writer and editor and authored and published two non-fiction books that sold and distributed nearly 30,000 copies. Anne received her BA in Anthropology from Kenyon College in 1993. She attended the University of California at Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and is currently enrolled in an online masters degree program for nonfiction writing at John’s Hopkins University. Anne is married to David Wells and together they have three daughters — ages 21, 23 and 25. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
ANTUJAELLY “ANTY” MARCHE: UNITE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Antyis a Tanzanian-born nonprofit leader who has lived and worked in the United States for more than 28 years while maintaining a strong connection to Tanzania. She brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit and international development, having worked with organizations including Catholic Relief Services Tanzania, Oxfam Tanzania, USAID Tanzania, HealthNet Connecticut, CIRI, ITI, and the University of Pennsylvania’s SIREN Project. Since joining Unite The World With Africa Foundation in 2018, Anty has helped develop and lead programs focused on education, leadership, mentorship, and opportunity for underserved communities. Her work with Unite includes the Unite Scholars Program and the Unite Club Program, which has reached more than 3,000 students across Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, and Nigeria. Anty is passionate about recognizing potential, building meaningful partnerships, and helping young people gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to shape their futures. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University and a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from Sacred Heart University. Anty currently resides between Atlanta, Georgia, and Tanzania, where she continues to work closely with the Unite team and its partners. She is also a proud mother to her daughter, Imani, who is an important part of her life.
JOAN MNZAVA: UNITE SCHOLARS PROGRAM MANAGER
Joan grew up in Dar es Salaam with her parents and younger brother. She graduated from the University of Iringa with a bachelors degree in Community Development. She has conducted months of field work with the international NGO Population Service International (PSI) and worked as a volunteer teacher in a nursery school and day care center. As the Unite Scholars Program Manager and lead mentor, Joan supports nearly 100 scholars in all areas of their personal and academic lives, and she is trained to teach them the soft skills they need to succeed in their professional and social lives. Joan has excellent communication and computer skills, and she is determined, creative and has a vision and passion for empowering disadvantaged youth to help them create a better and more just society. Joan lives in Dar es Salaam.
RICHARD MUNISI: MARKETING, IT & FILMMAKING
Richard is a dynamic professional with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. He manages Unite’s online presence creating impactful campaigns and storytelling to engage local and international audiences. Richards brings Unite’s many programs, including the Unite Scholars, Unite Food Program, Warrior for Change, and Brave Widow’s Program, to life through innovative digital strategies and compelling narratives. Richard also ensures seamless IT operations, supporting the organization, all teammates, and all Unite Scholars with advanced technology and troubleshooting. Richard’s work is critical to our success and essential to amplify and communicate Unite’s mission to empower communities and drive meaningful change to the world.
ASHURA AMIRY KAYYA: UNITE SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION MANAGER
Ashura grew up in Njombe and later moved to Morogoro. She is the firstborn in a family of eight children. She graduated from the University of Dodoma in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science and currently lives in Dodoma. Ashura joined Unite as a scholar in 2020 and Unite supported her throughout her education, from Advanced level through university. As a scholar, Ashura participated in mentorship bootcamps, Unite Summits, the Unite Blessing Campaign, and an internship at the Unite Food Program. As a university student, she participated in the Big Brother/Big Sister Mentorship Project, mentoring younger scholars. After completing her university studies, Ashura joined Unite as a Social Media Management Intern in July 2025 and was promoted to Social Media & Communication Manager in January 2026. As the Social Media & Communication Manager, Ashura manages Unite’s social media platforms and creates content that tells the organization’s stories and communicates its impact. She supports scholars directly through mentorship and skills training and contributed to the Class of 2026 scholar selection process. Ashura has excellent communication, social media management, and digital storytelling skills, and she is passionate, creative, and determined, with a deep commitment to empowering young people and giving back to the community that supported her.
ZAINABU MJANJA: CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT
Zainabu grew up in Dodoma with her twin sister, Zaituni. She became a Unite Scholar in 2020, studied at Masasi Girls High School, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Properties and Facilities Management from Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam. Before joining the Unite team, she worked as a Monitoring & Evaluation Project Officer at Readership for Learning and Development (Soma). She has also told her own story in her memoir, Keeping My Promise. As Unite's Career Development and Placement Officer, Zainabu serves as the bridge between Unite Scholars and the professional marketplace. She gets to know each scholar's strengths and readiness, then helps them build strong CVs and cover letters, prepares through mock interviews, and helps them present with confidence. Zainabu also helps build relationships with employers, HR professionals and partner organizations to find paid internships and entry-level jobs, and she matches each scholar to the opportunity that fits them best. She keeps checking in once scholars are placed so problems are handled early. Zainabu has excellent communication, organizational and relationship-building skills, and she works with initiative, persistence and a deep sense of responsibility for every scholar. She is passionate about opening doors for young people and helping them step confidently into the working world as capable contributors to their communities. Zainabu lives in Dar es Salaam.