Uganda Directors
Below is a team of dedicated Board of Directors and staff in Masaka who makes things happen.
John Mary Lugemwa, OSB, (Board Member) President
John Mary holds B.A. degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy. He is currently pursuing an M.A, and S.T.B. degrees in Theology in the United States. John Mary has previously studied law and has also taken non-profit management classes. John Mary has received various awards for his work in Africa and the United States. He was the recipient of the International Peace Award in DC in 2007, and the 2006 Excellence in Leadership Award and Inspiring a Shared Vision leadership Award from the College of St. Benedicts/St. John’s University. He was one of the recipients of the Peace and Justice Award from the Vincent L. Hawkinson foundation , MN in 2006. In 2010 John Mary received the Innovative Community Builders Award in Virginia. He is a native of Uganda, born and raised in the communities URF serves.
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Jane Francis Nakiboneka, (Board Member)
Jane Francis (Jjajja) possess life time experience as a farmer. For the past five years she has hosted all URF volunteers who come throughout the year from Europe, Australia, and North America and some African countries.
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Adrian Ssemukasa, (Board Member) General Program Director
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A?drian brings to URF diverse experience as a successful entreprenuer and business manager. He has se?t up and managed a number of successful small private businesses. He recieved a Diploma in Agriculture and has attended a series of farming workshops. Adrian is a native of Kyetume village, the central area of service for URF where he is well respected. He is responsible for overseeing the overall ongrounds operation of URF.
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Fred Ntale, (Board Member) Project Manager
Fred holds a Diploma in Legal Studies and is currently enrolled in law school for an LL.B degree at Kampala International University. He extensive experience in volunteer management and is in charge of the Men’s empowerment group and the Child-headed family outreach program.
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Thaddeus Kweyamba, (Board Member) Principle, Hope Academy
Thaddeus came to URF with several years of teaching experience in secondary schools. He holds a B.A. degree in Education. Thaddeus is responsible for the day-to-today operation of the Hope Integrated Academy and affiliated programs such as the community library and computer center.
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Esther Nyangoma, (Board Member) Legal Advisor
Esther holds an LL.B degree from Makerere University and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Center. She currently works with the Uganda Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs as a State Attorney under the Attorney General’s office.
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Harriet Kezaabu, (Board Member) Vice Chair of the Board
Harriet comes to URF with tremendous experience as social work and program manager after working and volunteering with various NGOs. She has previous worked with FXB International, Center for Community Development Programs, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Harriet holds a B.A. degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University and a Certificate post graduate training in research methods and writing skills. She is currently pursuing an M.A. degree in Development Studies at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi. Harriet coordinates the URF Kampala Chapter for young professionals and university students.
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Charles Waliggo, (Board Member) General Secretary
Charles is currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology at Kampala International University due to graduate in 2011. He has previously attended training in project planning and management at Makerere University. Charles assists with technology needs at URF and the URF Kampala Chapter for young professionals and university students.
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John Ssimbwa, (Board Member)
John is a native of Kyawagonya village which is in the service area of URF. He brings to URF tremendous experience in community service and youth programming. John holds a certificate in Computer Studies. He serves as the Bursar at Hope Academy and teaches computer classes.
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Joseph Mugera, (Board Member)
Joseph is a native of Kyetume and an is entreprenuer. He holds a Certificate in Mechanics from Kamengo Technical Institute and has attended various workshops on agriculture. Joseph is the Project manager for the Poultry project at URF.
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Stephanie Namujjuzi, (Board Member and URF Nurse)
Stephanie is a health care professional working a Nurse. She currently operates a privately owned clinic providing general basic care in a rural village in Luwero. Stephany is a native of Kyetume village having lived experience of the conditions in the communties where URF serves.
Non-Board Staff
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Serah Claire Nakamatte, Accounts & Business Manager
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Martin Mugerwa, Project Manager
Martin is native of Mbirizi, one of the villages served by URF. He holds a B.A degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Alokulum National Major Seminary. Martin coordinates the Peer Counseling program, Community Service for students, Volunteer management and assists various other activities at URF.