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Accountability, Strategy, Oversight

The VISO-UG Governing Body

Our governance structure ensures mission fidelity, financial integrity, and strategic alignment with local needs and international best practices in peacebuilding.

Defining Our Core Pillars

The VISO-UG Governing Body is tripartite, distributing executive, strategic, and advisory functions across three specialized organs.

Board of Directors

Highest non-executive authority, responsible for long-term strategy and financial oversight.

Executive Secretariat

Led by the Executive Director, managing day-to-day operations and program implementation.

Advisory Council

Global experts providing strategic advice on policy, external relations, and large-scale funding.

A Message from Leadership

Founding CEO

Mr. Ashby Patrick

Founding CEO & Visionary

"VISO was founded on the belief that enduring peace is built, not decreed. It arises from the bottom-up from resilient communities."

Dr. Evelyn Kawooya

Chairperson, Board of Directors

"The Board's foremost duty is to steward VISO-UG's mandate with ethical rigor and foresight, ensuring every decision aligns with our mission."

The Board of Directors

Dr. Acaye Innocent

Chairperson of the Board

Mr. Paul Otim

Vice-Chair & Financial Lead

Wabwire Martin

Mr. Wabwire Martin

Director, Program Effectiveness

Counsel. Henry Komakech Kilama

Director, Legal & Compliance