UMOA Trust International Launches in Dar es Salaam, Seals Strategic Partnership with UPF Africa

Written by UPF-Africa

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — UMOA Trust International, a visionary organization dedicated to peacebuilding, legal advocacy, environmental awareness, youth empowerment, and sustainable development, marked its official launch with an inspiring ceremony in Dar es Salaam. Held at QB Lounge in Mbezi Luis, the event signaled the birth of a transformative movement for Tanzania and Africa at large.

The launch was organized in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Africa and drew notable dignitaries and leaders, including His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Adama Doumbia, President of UPF Africa, who traveled from Ivory Coast to serve as Guest of Honor.

The event opened with a powerful symbolic gesture: a ceremonial oath of allegiance taken by UMOA Trust International’s regional, district, and zonal leaders. This moment underscored their unified commitment to the organization’s mission and its leadership under the Director General and President.

A highlight of the ceremony was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UMOA Trust International and UPF Africa. This strategic partnership sets the stage for joint efforts to promote peace initiatives, educational outreach, and sustainable development programs across the African continent.

During the event, Ambassador Professor Benezer David Mwang’ombe was officially appointed and sworn in as the new Secretary General of UPF Tanzania, alongside other UPF leaders who were recognized for their dedication and service.

The program also featured an engaging Peace Ambassador seminar facilitated by Dr. Adama Doumbia. This session culminated in the appointment of new Peace Ambassadors committed to spreading UPF’s vision of peace and cooperation:

• Bishop Benezer David Mwang’ombe
• Bishop Wilson Mtatuu Ihucha
• Rev. Rachel Kabunda
• Chief Muhidu Saidi Sadiki

In a landmark announcement, Professor Mwang’ombe also received his official appointment letter from the Board of Sun Moon University and the Government of South Korea, naming him Global Vice President for the Tanzania Region. This new role will focus on establishing educational exchange programs between Tanzania and South Korea. It aims to create pathways for Tanzanian youth to pursue higher education abroad while welcoming Korean students and lecturers to local institutions, fostering true cultural and academic exchange.

Speaking at the event, one leader described the occasion not merely as the launch of an institution, but as “the beginning of a transformative movement for Africa’s peace, education, and prosperity.”

UMOA Trust International now calls on partners, institutions, and change-makers across the continent to unite in building a more peaceful, empowered, and sustainable future for Africa.