Volunteer Details

Biography

Founder and Executive Director of LuAF and Run 4 Autism Tanzania Half Marathon in addition to the Autism Awareness Fundraising Gala Dinner. She is a proud mother of two youths, one of whom has Autism.Ms. Nkabe has a wealth of knowledge and experience in raising a child with Autism and comprehends challenges faced by individuals with Autism and their families in Tanzania as well as successes that can be achieved through early identification, intervention, Autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion. Ms. Hilda Nkabe has been at the forefront in influencing changes in Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Autism advocacy, training, inclusive education and Autism awareness in Tanzania. Ms. Nkabe is a recipient of the iChange Nations Dr. Betty Speaks Civility Imprint International Award 2024. She has been recognized by the Ministry of Education for her outstanding performance and support in promoting inclusive Education for students with special needs-2024. A Mental Health Ambassador, awarded by the Ministry of Health Tanzania – 2022.

She has also been recognized by the Pan African Women Economic Summit 2022 for her Outstanding Support in Autism and she is a winner of the CEO Not for profit of the year 2022 Award from Top 100 Executives List Tanzania. She has featured in the Pivoting in Heel coffee table book, by Emelda Mwamanga alongside other amazing female CEOs. She has also received African Company of The year Award (ACOYA) 2025 – a true testament to her excellence, innovation, and remarkable contributions to Africa’s business landscape. Ms. Nkabe has a Bachelor Degree majored in Hospitality Management and a Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management from Dublin Institute of Technology Ireland and had international experience acquired by living and working in Dublin Ireland and Beijing China.