Our Team

meet the people who bring you ujamaa

Jawahir Al-Mauly

Founder + CEO

Jawahir is a cultural anthropologist and DEI expert with a deep interest in how social environments shape ways of living. She explores how identity can influence access to resources and opportunities, and is passionate about finding ways to improve quality of life for communities often considered marginalised.

Fun Fact:

Jawahir cannot follow a recipe without adding “just one more spice” and then forgetting what the original dish was supposed to be.

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our zanzibar team

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Mahir Nassor

Head of Operations (Zanzibar)

Manages all activities related to compliance, reporting and standards in Zanzibar. He is also an experienced and passionate drone pilot, bringing a unique perspective to capturing the landscapes and farms we work with.

Fun Fact:

Mahir is still wondering whether the expiration date on water bottles is for the water or the bottle?

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Abdulrahman Bakar

Freelance Videographer

Manages all aspects of videography, from pre-production through to post-production. He embodies Zanzibari ingenuity and creativity, bringing stories to life through his work.

Fun Fact:

The word ‘no’ does not exist in Abdulrahman’s vocabulary… but only when being offered chapati.

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Hunayza Mohamed

Freelance Photographer

Not only does she lead the capture of our visual storytelling in Zanzibar, but she is also challenging traditional gender roles and redefining what is possible within her community.

 

Fun Fact:

Notoriously known as the queen… of tam tam crab cakes. Make sure to always take some with you when traveling with her.

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