Tanzania Nutrition and Dietetics Association

Welcome to TNDA

The Tanzania Nutrition and Dietetics Association (TNDA) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting high standards in nutrition and dietetics services across the country. Established to support professionals and raise community awareness, TNDA fosters research, education, and ethical practices in the field.

Our Vision

To become a leading organization in promoting nutrition and dietetics practices in the country

Our Mission

To promote provision of high standard nutrition and dietetics services, evidence-based nutrition research, publication, dissemination of nutrition guidelines, safeguarding the interest of nutrition and dietetics professionals and rising community awareness in nutrition hence eradicating all nutritional problems

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Community Reached

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People Reached

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Members

How to Become a Member

Join TNDA to contribute to and benefit from our initiatives. Membership categories include

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Ordinary Members

Open to professional nutritionists or dieticians. Eligibility is automatic upon proof of qualification Application Process For application forms or further details, contact: info@tnda.or.tz

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Honorary Members

Conferred by the Executive Committee to individuals with outstanding contributions to TNDA’s objectives Application Process For application forms or further details, contact: info@tnda.or.tz

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Student Members

Available to students enrolled in recognized nutrition or dietetics programs at a University or College Application Process For application forms or further details, contact: info@tnda.or.tz

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Executive Committee

Meet our esteemed leadership that helps us deliver or program to the community

Theresia Thomas

Chairperson

Theresia Thomas serves as the Chairperson of TNDA, providing visionary leadership to steer the organization toward

Pamela Henry

Vice Chairperson

Pamela Henry, as Vice Chairperson, plays a crucial supporting role to the Chairperson, stepping in to

Jackson Mathias

Secretary General

Jackson Mathias holds the position of Secretary General, managing the administrative backbone of TNDA. He is

Jackson Mkumbo

Assistant Secretary

Jackson Mkumbo serves as the Assistant Secretary, supporting the Secretary General in managing correspondence and documentation.

Hadija Lyellu

Treasurer

Hadija Lyellu, as Treasurer, oversees the financial health of TNDA, managing budgets, funds, and financial reporting

Johari Matiko

Assistant Treasurer

Johari Matiko, the Assistant Treasurer, supports Hadija Lyellu in handling the association’s financial affairs. Her responsibilities

Abubakar Mzee

Member

Abubakar Mzee is an active committee member who contributes valuable insights during discussions and decision-making processes.

Arafa Mkumbo

Member

Arafa Mkumbo serves as a dedicated committee member, playing a key role in implementing TNDA’s programs

Stephano Mbwani

Member

Stephano Mbwani brings his expertise as a committee member, enhancing TNDA’s projects with innovative ideas and

Paschal Wilson Ijahaji

Member

Paschal Wilson Ijahaji is a committed committee member who supports TNDA’s mission through his participation in

Dickson Peter Mganga

Member

Dickson Peter Mganga contributes as a committee member, bringing his knowledge to advance TNDA’s objectives. He

Janeth Mzava

Member

Janeth Mzava is an engaged committee member who focuses on enhancing community awareness and professional training

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Upcoming events, news and articles of all the activities conducted by TNDA

To ensure, maintain and safeguard the rights, interests, privileges, and welfare of its members

Our Objectives

To uphold a high standard of nutrition and dietetics ethics and conduct among its members

To promote and maintain the nutrition and dietetics honor and the interests of the nutrition and dietetics professionals.

To promote and maintain the nutrition and dietetics honor and the interests of the nutrition and dietetics professionals.

To conduct and promote research in the development of dietary therapy and public health

To undertake any other activity in consonance with the Association’s status, aims, and objectives

To maintain liaison by meeting, correspondence or otherwise with members of nutrition and dietetics Associations and other related bodies throughout the world