mhamasishaji

How to say it

Meaning

A person who encourages others to take part in something or to change their behavior, for example in a health campaign, a blood drive or a business program.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wahamasishaji, from kuhamasisha, to mobilize or encourage. Afisa mhamasishaji is an outreach officer.

Examples

• Mhamasishaji wa afya alitembelea kila kijiji wiki hii.The health campaigner visited every village this week.
• Anafanya kazi kama mhamasishaji wa uchangiaji damu.She works as a promoter of blood donation.
• Wahamasishaji walikuwa wakiwaeleza vijana umuhimu wa kupiga kura.The mobilizers were explaining to young people why voting matters.