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meet the board

Rev. Paul Wasswa Sembiro (Board Chair):

Rev. Canon Eng. Paul Wasswa Ssembiro is a professional mechanical engineer, educator, and Christian minister. He previously served as the National Team Leader (Chief Executive Officer) of the Africa Evangelistic Enterprise. He currently serves as the University Chaplain at Uganda Christian University (UCU), where he provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, discipleship, and mentorship to the university community. Throughout his career, he has combined engineering expertise, educational service, and Christian ministry to impact both the academic and faith communities in Uganda.

Vanessa Nabeta Kibirige (Vice Chair):

Vanessa is an educator and youth development professional, with 26 years’ experience gained in school and faith-based environments. Her expertise includes teacher training, c hild safeguarding, creative curriculum development, and youth mentorship. She has designed and led numerous camps, discipleship programs, and educational safety initiatives. An alumnus of Nakasero Primary School, the British School of Bruxelles, and Gayaza High School, Vanessa holds a Diploma in Social Work, a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Makerere University, and a Master’s in Theology from Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary.

Patricia Keirungi Ogwal (Finance)

Patricia is a seasoned certified accountant and management consultant, with over 20 years’ experience gained at technical, executive, and board levels across Africa’s profit and non-profit sectors. Her expertise includes financial management, donor- funded project oversight, strategic risk compliance, and internal governance. She has led finance and administration functions for several international NGOs, private sector groups, and complex institutional boards. A Partner at PATAN & Associates and a published author, Patricia holds FCCA, CPA, and CTA professional credentials alongside her corporate leadership coaching certifications.

Joshua Wandera (Programmes)

Joshua is a humanitarian and development professional, with over 25 years’ experience gained at grassroots, technical and leadership levels in sub-Saharan Africa. His expertise includes Monitoring and Evaluation, integrated programming, resource mobilisation, and strategic planning. He has worked and consulted for several NGOs, government and UN agencies. A graduate of Makerere University and Uganda Management Institute, Joshua holds a M.A in Rural Development, Masters in Management Studies and B.A Social Sciences.

Julie S. Kamya (Education)

Juliet is an inclusive education and development professional, with over 10 years’ experience gained at grassroots, technical, and leadership levels in Uganda. Her expertise includes program development, child safeguarding, human resource management, and strategic partnerships. She has worked and consulted for several NGOs, civil society coalitions, and international development initiatives, including Child Fund and FCDO projects. A graduate of the University of South Wales, Uganda Management Institute, and Makerere University, Juliet holds a Master of Education, Masters in Management Studies, and B.A. in Social Sciences.

Ronald Sewakambo (Livelihoods)

Ronald is an agronomist, agro ecology extension specialist, and facilities management professional with extensive experience across agricultural research, community training, and institutional project management. His expertise includes perennial crop breeding, climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness management, and inclusive livelihood empowerment for vulnerable groups. He has worked with academic institutions, government bodies, and grassroots communities to drive sustainable agricultural development. A graduate of Uganda Christian University, Ronald holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship and certifications in plant pathology and business mentorship.

Irene Musimenta (Human Resource)

Irene is a Human Resources and Organizational Leadership professional with extensive experience leading business transformation and HR management across corporate and global NGO sectors. Her expertise includes strategic HR partnering, change management, talent acquisition, and leadership development. She has led HR functions for workforces of up to 2,000 employees at organizations like The Coca-Cola Company, World Vision, Plan International, and Medical Teams International. A graduate of Makerere University and other institutions, Irene holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management, and a B.A. in Social Sciences.

Our Team

Lutaaya Abdul

Executive Director

Kabama Ronald (Junior)

Finance Director

Ssekalala George William

Public Relations & Programs Director

Akoth Eve

Manager,Transitional Centre for girls (Humming Bird House)

Munialo Andrew Denis

Manager, Resettlement and Reintegration, Boys Transit Centre.

Jawor Francis

Manager, Transit centre for boys

Were Phillip

Warden, and IGA manager Transit Centre for boys.

Busuulwa David

Manager, Slum outreach program

Katusiime Dorothy

Manager, Resettlement and Reintegration program for the girls transit Centre (Humming Bird House)

Norton Katushabe

Educate a child program manager

Nason Bahangodi

Manager Village of Hope Project