People behind the work

Meet the people building hope.

Our team brings together public health, community development, programme management, research and local knowledge. We will continue expanding this page as the team grows.

Governance

Board of Directors

The governing body providing strategic direction, oversight and accountability for I-HOPE Initiative Uganda.

Board Member

Leonard Ogugu

A multidisciplinary public health and legal professional with experience and training in disease surveillance, maternal and safe motherhood systems, mental health, community health, outbreak response, health systems strengthening, and humanitarian programming. He brings expertise in health information systems, monitoring and evaluation, data management, quality assurance, public health programming, and evidence-informed decision-making. His legal and governance background further strengthens his understanding of human rights, ethics, safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, vulnerable-population protection, and accountable organisational leadership. His multidisciplinary training also spans occupational health and safety, environmental health and sustainability, health-risk assessment, workplace wellbeing, and psychosocial support. As a Board Member of I-HOPE Initiative Uganda, he contributes a distinctive combination of public health knowledge, legal and governance insight, analytical capacity, and commitment to strengthening community health, protecting vulnerable populations, and advancing sustainable, people-centred development.

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Board Member & Secretary

Katusiime Dorothy

A dynamic Project Coordination and Community Development professional with over six years of experience implementing community-based programmes, coordinating stakeholders, supporting vulnerable populations, and facilitating capacity-building and economic empowerment initiatives. She is a qualified Social Worker with experience working alongside government agencies, community leaders, civil society organisations, and vulnerable households to deliver sustainable development outcomes. She brings strong competencies in project coordination, community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, financial literacy, monitoring and reporting, documentation, case management, and organisational accountability. Her experience in child protection, family reintegration, community outreach, and multi-stakeholder coordination further strengthens her contribution to I-HOPE Initiative Uganda. As Board Member & Secretary, she contributes to effective governance, organisational coordination, documentation, accountability, and the advancement of I-HOPE's commitment to strengthening vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable development.

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Board Member

Dr. Nasrin Khamis Noah

Dr. Nasrin Khamis Noah is a medical doctor with an MBBS from Jianghan University, bringing a strong foundation in medical knowledge and practical clinical skills to the Board of I-HOPE Initiative Uganda. She is a versatile and highly adaptable professional with strong capabilities in team leadership, project and organisational management, cross-cultural collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Her international professional experience has strengthened her ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and in dynamic environments. As a Board Member, Dr. Nasrin contributes a valuable medical and health perspective to organisational governance, supporting I-HOPE's commitment to improving community health, strengthening wellbeing, and promoting people-centred development.

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Board Member & Treasurer

Grace Amongin

Grace Amongin is a Monitoring and Evaluation and Social Work professional with over six years of experience in data management, project coordination, community engagement, monitoring, reporting, and digital information systems. She brings practical expertise in database administration, data analysis, data quality assessment, performance reporting, field activity coordination, and information management, with experience supporting health and development programmes. Her work has included maintaining project databases, conducting data cleaning and verification, supporting quality assurance, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. As Board Member & Treasurer of I-HOPE Initiative Uganda, Grace contributes an evidence-focused perspective and financial oversight to organisational governance, supporting accountability, data-informed decision-making, programme monitoring, and effective community engagement.

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Operations

Secretariat

The Executive Director and staff appointed by the Board to lead day-to-day programmes and operations.

Executive DirectorEx-officio member of the Board · reports to the Board of Directors

Administration & HR Manager

Finance Manager

Programmes Manager

M&E, Research & Development Manager

Advocacy, Capacity Building & Resource Mobilisation Manager

Administrative Assistant

Finance Assistant

Regional Coordinators

M&E Officer / Data Manager

Communication Officer

Executive Director

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The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of I-HOPE Initiative Uganda, reporting directly to the Board. A full profile will be added shortly.

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Administration and HR Manager

Amoding Everlyn

Oversees administration and human resource functions, supported by the Administrative Assistant, ensuring the organisation is well-run and its people well-supported. A full profile will be added shortly.

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Finance Manager

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Leads financial management and reporting, supported by the Finance Assistant, ensuring sound stewardship of resources and donor funds. A full profile will be added shortly.

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Programmes Manager

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Leads the design and delivery of I-HOPE's programmes, working with Regional Coordinators to ensure quality implementation across communities. A full profile will be added shortly.

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M&E, Research and Development Manager

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Leads monitoring, evaluation, research and data management, supported by the M&E Officer/Data Manager, to keep programmes evidence-based and accountable. A full profile will be added shortly.

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Advocacy, Capacity Building and Resource Mobilisation Manager

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Leads advocacy, community capacity building and resource mobilisation, supported by the Communication Officer, to grow I-HOPE's reach, partnerships and funding base. A full profile will be added shortly.

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