Born and raised in Machame at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Omega has a deep love for his community. As the youngest of six, he learned early the importance of helping others, often carrying water for elderly women and dreaming of improving life for those around him.

His education began at home, with his mother, a kindergarten teacher, stressing community service and hygiene, while his father taught children in church. After attending Primary School in Machame, and secondary school in Moshi, Omega earned a Bachelor's in Sociology, focusing on rural communities, from St. Augustine University in Mwanza. After his graduation, Omega volunteered with the Women’s Foundation in Arusha, helping women and children through microfinance, hygiene, nutrition, and school gardens. He later worked with a microfinance organization, learning about sustainable systems, while earning diplomas in Ecology and Tour Guiding.

During his ecology studies, Omega saw rural struggles, particularly in Kagera, where children walked 25 km to school. Refusing to stand by, he and a friend built a local school, providing children with a nearby place to learn. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought Omega back to Machame, where he nowadays guides tours, while keeping up the community work, volunteering to teach local schools about hygiene, nutrition, and environmental care.

Aiming to create lasting change through education, health, environment, and community empowerment, Omega created Age Watch. His work is as vibrant and diverse as the slopes of Kilimanjaro itself, and Omega's efforts - from building schools to collecting plastic waste and planting trees - reflect his belief that small actions can lead to significant impact. With a strong connection to his roots, Omega believes that through determination and community spirit, real change is possible.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals and 169 targets that the UN is working towards by 2030, aiming for lasting positive change in the areas of People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. Below are the goals addressed by our projects.

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