Our Team
Chihiro Tanaka
Chairperson
I shared my vision with Tanzanian Paul who has 15 years friendship and started activities at the individual level. I witnessed how the Japanese people who participated as well as the local people became energetic, and I was convinced that this activity would contribute to the future of the earth and the happiness of people, and established an NPO. We are spreading this activity not only in Japan and Tanzania but also to the world.
Megumi Yoshioka
Vice Chairperson
I joined TOFA as a founding member because TOFA's philosophy and activities coincided with his own ideal of "realizing a society where people can live naturally and as themselves." Since my first visit to Tanzania in 2017, I has visited Tanzania every year and has been involved in support activities from the beginning.
Satoshi Fujii
Director
After meeting Director Yoshioka, he was inspired by the philosophy of GIVE & TAKE and joined as a full member in 2021. He believes that children around the world, including his two sons, can join hands to create a better world through TOFA's activities, and is now doing what he can to make this a reality.
Shogo Okishio
Director
He learned about TOFA's activities through Representative Tanaka and Director Fujii, and was attracted to the majestic nature of Tanzania, which he had admired since childhood, and joined TOFA in 2021.
Through TOFA, he is working with the desire to connect the people of Japan and Tanzania.
Hirofumi Kawashima
Director
He identified with the four core values that TOFA upholds, and after visiting Tanzania with his daughter, he became fully involved in the organization. He believes that expanding the scope of his activities, which began with educational support for Tanzanian children, to include international exchange, job creation, and nature conservation, will contribute to the future of not only Japan, but the world.
Chie Tsugane
Director
I was captivated by the vibrant colors of the wildlife, the sky, and the flowers, and the bright smiles of the children who were so curious about our visit. The changes I noticed in my own children when I accompanied them to Tanzania were what made me decide to join. I empathize with the activities that TOFA aims to pursue, and I want to continue to work towards making the world a better place, even if just a little.