Secretariat
We are a dedicated team committed to making positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism and their families. Our multifaceted approach focuses on two core pillars: Raising awareness and providing professional autism services to families.
+260779650060
Visit Us At
Plot No. 52, East Road, Off BY Road, Chudleigh, Lusaka, Zambia
Open Hours
Monday – Friday / 08:00 – 17:00
Our Team
Team Lead - Commerce
Henry is an Autism advocate. With the experiential advantage of being on the spectrum, he uniquely contributes by speaking to parents as they journey through an autism life. He sees autistic people beyond the diagnosis, focusing on autism potential and common humanity. Particularly enjoys seeing change and diversity of things, including people, places, concepts and social constructs. Above all, he likes being him and helping others learn to see much more in themselves. Henry holds a bachelor degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Zambia and is an accomplished practicing veterinarian, author of poetry and a painter.
Coordinator-Psychological and Therapy Services
Towela holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Zambia. In addition to being a therapist and trainee in psychological assessments, she is the programs officer, ensuring that all programming is on course. She has undergone several trainings in autism therapies including Registered Behavioural Technician course. She uses the combination of unique potential and limitations of children on the spectrum to set courses of action in play therapy to guide children to the finishing line motivates her contribution.
Therapists
Chisha holds a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Nkwame Nkhrumah University. She is a dynamic special needs specialist and has undergone trainings for autism therapies including Registered Behavioural Technician course and has been actively working with children on the Autism spectrum. Her strong desire to teach children and help families use practical techniques to increase functionality for children with autism is at the core of her service.
Gift holds a degree in Special Education from Nkwame Nkhrumah University. He is a self-motivated, creative and vibrant special needs therapist with training in Braille writing, Sign language and autism therapies including Registered Behavioural Technician course. He seamlessly works with children on the spectrum to get them to impendence.
Chisanga holds a bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Capetown. She is a transformative therapist offering psychological support as a way to improve lives. She works closely with individuals and families embarking on their equally unique transformative journeys. This experience continually reinforces my commitment to providing personalized support, rooted in empathy and understanding, with invaluable practical skills and hands-on experience in working with children on the autism spectrum.
Luyando hold a diploma in Psychosocial counselling and social work and currently pursuing bachelor of arts in social work and community development from the University of Zambia. He is a compassionate, creative and innovative therapist dedicated to creating personalized therapeutic interventions that address unique needs of individuals on the autism spectrum with knowledge acquired from various autism therapy trainings including Registered Behavioural Technician course.
Luyando is a certified special needs therapist and speech therapy coach. She is an assertive, vibrant and firm coach providing speech related therapies. Working with children using play and fun activities excites her therapy interactions.
Office Admin
Iness holds a diploma in banking and finance from Evelyn Hone College. As an administrative assistant, she manages administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and providing support to the team and stakeholders.
Contact Us
- +260 779 650 060
- info@mafzambia.org
- Plot No. 52, East Road, Off BY Road, Chudleigh, Lusaka, Zambia
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