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Two Decades of Excellence

Empowering Futures Since 2004

Leveraging 20+ years of institutional experience to provide humanitarian expertise and social justice across Northern Uganda and South Sudanese Communities.

Our Mission

To protect and empower children and youth through specialized programs in economic empowerment, education, conflict management, and nature conservation.

Our Vision

A region where every child and young person is safe, educated, and empowered to lead a dignified and productive life.

Senior Management Team

Structured for institutional transparency and strict adherence to international humanitarian donor standards.

Patrick Ashby

Patrick Ashby

Founding Executive Director

20 years of expertise in International Development and Humanitarian Law.

Director of Strategy

Director of Strategy

Institutional Planning

Oversight of multi-sectoral humanitarian strategy and long-term organizational sustainability.

Head of MEL

Head of MEL

Monitoring & Impact

Ensuring data-driven accountability and impact measurement for global stakeholders.

Compliance Manager

Grants & Compliance

Operations & Finance

Managing strict auditing standards and fiduciary responsibility across all grants.

Technical & Programmatic Operations

Raphael Okot
Raphael Okot

Youth Engagement Lead

Gloria Ayaa
Ms. Gloria Ayaa

Protection Officer

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Samuel Okello

Project Coordinator

International & National Alumni

Masaaba Albert

Masaaba Albert

Volunteer - 2020

Godfrey Odonga

Godfrey Odonga

Volunteer - 2021

Abby Murphy

Abby Murphy

International

Maddie Zotter

Maddie Zotter

Capacity Dev. - 2023

Masaaba Albert

Ms. Caroline Amony

Communications - 2020

Ocan Reagan

Reagan Ocan

Grants Management 2021

Abby Murphy

Genevieve Kayenyparwoth

Youth Empowerment

Juliet Angwec

Capacity Dev. - 2023