Our Team

Board of Directors

Isaac Arinaitwe, GivingHope Foundation

Isaac Arinaitwe

Chairperson

Isaac is a development and human rights expert with 13 years’ experience in, social protection, child protection, good governance and accountability programming.

Peter Katuramu, GivingHope Foundation

Peter Katuramu

General Secretary

Peter is an Organizational Psychologist with experience across fields of Administration including Peace Building, Governance and   Project Management.

Judith Sekyonda, GivingHope Foundation

Judith Sekyonda

Treasurer

Judith is a qualified Accountant with extensive experience working with small and medium-sized businesses in London.

Ajuna Patrick, GivingHope Foundation

Patrick Ajuna

Agronomist

Patrick is an expert in Agronomy / Crop production, Pests and Weed Management Systems and soil improvement.

Gilbert Mwebesa, GivingHope Foundation-fotor-2023072522174

Gilbert Mwebesa

Farmers Representative

Gilbert is an Electrical Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in industrial, domestic and commercial engineering and production practices. He is a model farmer within our area of operation and represents our village Self-help groups

Uganda Team

Diana Byali, GivingHope Foundation

Diana Byali

Executive Director

Diana is a sociologist, mentor and entrepreneur. She has worked in various organizations in leadership positions. She leads our Secretariat and  oversees operations in Uganda.

Oliver Nalumansi, GivingHope Foundation

Oliver Namusisi

Administrator

Oliver is a social worker and an entrepreneur with 4 years’ experience in project planning management. She is in-charge of the day-to-day running of our secretariat.

Marion Ayebale - GivingHope Foundation

Marion Ayebale

Growth Officer

Marion is in charge of growing and supporting our Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLAs). She holds a certificate and Diploma in Forestry from Nyabyeya Forestry College, Masindi. 

Denmark Team

Nolbert Muhumuza, GivingHope Foundatio

Nolbert Muhumuza

founder/ CEO

Nolbert is a Social Entrepreneur and a Rotarian. He provides strategic leadership to the Foundation and engagement of the Board, Advisors and stakeholders.

Rasmus Lang Tvede Hedegaard

Rasmus Lang Tvede Hedegaard

Co-Founder

Rasmus is a Social Entrepreneur, working with gender-equality, fatherhood, and facilitating the green transition in Europe. He assists with fundraising and administering  our Danish team.

Cicek Eris - Giving Hope Foundation

Cicek Eris

Communications

Cicek is a translator and editor with 15 years of experience. She assists with copy-editing and social media content creation as a member of the Danish team.

Okan Aggez - Giving Hope Foundation

Okan Aggez

Fundraising

Okan is a chemical engineer. He is now pursuing his PhD after working in the coating industry for 4 years. He is responsible for grant applications as a part of the Danish team.

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