Sami Cain
Tanzania Program Manager at Courage Worldwide, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Swahili Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Language Link RussiaSep, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Courage Worldwide, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tanzania Program Manager
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Develop and compile all procedures, protocol, policies and regulations for establishing Courage Houses both existing and new openings in the region.• Remain up to date on local, state and government laws and procedures ensuring Courage Worldwide’s compliance.• Research state and regional laws and procedures in targeted areas for the establishment of new Courage Houses.• Use the overall CWW Courage House Program Plan, to create policies in compliance with specific regional, state or district laws as well as being culturally relevant.• Develop a comprehensive training curriculum for all Courage Home staff and volunteers both internationally and domestically.• Implement curriculum through ongoing training and support for executive team and staff. • Ensure all Courage House Executive Directors are keeping homes in compliance with government laws and mandates, procedures as well as upholding the vision of Courage House.• Create procedures for evaluating, measuring, documenting, and reporting program development for the purpose of identifying and ensuring best practices.• Represent CWW and Courage Houses at government and community meetings, advocating for minor victims of sex trafficking and their needs.
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Communications and Program Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
• Build and strengthen partnerships through engagement with a range of key stakeholders, international governments, and institutions including the U.S. Embassy, UN International Office of Migration, British High Commission, businesses and local communities• Prepare marketing materials and proposals for funding and advocacy • Provide technical support to Regional Team regarding policies, data collection processes and tools• Design and manage all external communications reaching over 10,000 individuals weekly to drive engagement and diversification of funding• Research and synthesize human trafficking statistics and trends, policy evolutions and funding opportunities for anti-trafficking organizations• Manage projects across international and cross-cultural teams to deliver timely results in line with managerial expectations
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Program Assistant
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2021
• Implemented marketing, communication and social media plans that furthered the organization’s anti-trafficking initiatives, including graphic design and video production• Supported in the development of on-the-ground programs and infrastructure for support of child sex trafficking victims at the safehouse locations and with the launch of Courage Café• Wrote and designed Courage Worldwide promotional materials, government advocacy documents and anti-trafficking campaign resources
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Language Link Russia
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Russian Federation
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Teacher
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
• Effectively worked in a cross-cultural environment with administration, leadership and students• Prepared and implemented lesson plans for each class that incorporated creative and dynamic activities suitable for young learners • Effectively worked in a cross-cultural environment with administration, leadership and students• Prepared and implemented lesson plans for each class that incorporated creative and dynamic activities suitable for young learners
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Freedom House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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External Relations Advocacy Intern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Researched international human rights and democracy promotion legislative issues and synthesized for a variety of actors• Created and distributed external content, primarily congressional advocacy materials• Assisted with large-scale event planning: drafted invitations, tracked attendance with hundreds of attendees and their staff with extensive Excel spreadsheets, provided logistical support at events• Scheduled and coordinated meetings for Advocacy Manager, attended meetings in place of Advocacy Manager when necessary, with congressional staff, members and other human rights stakeholders
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
• Provided administrative support for Office Manager and three attorneys; answered the phones and organized and maintained the filing system for ongoing and closed cases• Transcribed attorneys’ notes into appropriately formatted legal documents• Conducted research regarding relevant labor union and campaign finance legislation • Provided administrative support for Office Manager and three attorneys; answered the phones and organized and maintained the filing system for ongoing and closed cases• Transcribed attorneys’ notes into appropriately formatted legal documents• Conducted research regarding relevant labor union and campaign finance legislation
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Civil Division Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
• Provided administrative support to legal assistants and paralegals through preparation and filing of documents, and production/organization of binders for use in trials• Conducted legal research for Civil Division attorneys specific to ongoing cases • Provided administrative support to legal assistants and paralegals through preparation and filing of documents, and production/organization of binders for use in trials• Conducted legal research for Civil Division attorneys specific to ongoing cases
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Education
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2020 - 2022
University of Sussex
Master of Science - MS, Sustainable Development -
2015 - 2017
American University
International Studies
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