about us

Since 2012, my colleagues and I have been deeply moved by the level of trauma and suffering endured by different vulnerable groups of people due to poverty, disease, domestic violence and war. Families are torn apart, mental health problems are common, and many orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) are unable to attain their developmental milestones as well as educational goals. As a result, many people have abandoned the idea that life can ever be normal again.

Hope Partners Africa was begun to restore hope and to help vulnerable people rebuild their lives through care of their physical needs and provision of health care services, school fees or tuition, mentorship, research and other innovations.

We are confident that vulnerable people, whether they are families living day to day as refugees or orphans and other vulnerable children found by the side of the road, can be made whole and hopeful. We invite you to join us in this great work. Bring your expertise or donate to support this incredible work knowing that together we can make a difference.

Herbert E. Ainamani, PhD
Executive Director

It is the mission of Hope Partners Africa to care for vulnerable children, provide community medical services and provide essential psycho-social services to displaced African populations. Our vision is to empower children to become spectacular adults and also to heal the victims of severe social trauma.

board of directors

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Godfrey Zari Rukundo M.D.(MBChB, M. Med Psych, CFCAP, PhD)

Godfrey Zari Rukundo M.D.(MBChB, M. Med Psych, CFCAP, PhD)

Chairman

is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). He has been a member of faculty at this institution since 2001. Working from the perspective of a practicing clinician with 20 years’ experience, he develops curricula for medical students and graduate students in psychiatry. He also supervises advanced-degree research focusing on depression, suicide, HIV mental health, and mental disorders secondary to general medical conditions for students at MUST and other institutions. He has been an investigator in funded research grants with publications coming out of his work.

Judith Kobusigye

Judith Kobusigye

Information Technology

is an Information Technology scientist. She has worked as an Information Technology assistant lecturer at Bishop Stuart University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology. She has vast experience in configuring, managing, troubleshooting and maintaining corporate computer networks formerly with the Government of Uganda and currently as an international civil servant.

Pastor John Yawe

Pastor John Yawe

Committee Member

has served with Deliverance Church of Uganda for the last 30 years as a leader in church planting, administration, education and digital learning throughout the region including Rwanda and Burundi. Since 2003 he has headed the Deliverance Church Nation Education Committee. Pastor John holds a Higher Diploma in Theology and Christian Ministries from The King's Bible College, Harpenden Herts UK.

Major Dan Mwangye Bigrwah

Major Dan Mwangye Bigrwah

Committee Member

is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs in Uganda. He holds Diplomas in Aviation Psychology and Peace Keeping Operations, a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He has worked with Ministry of Defense in Uganda for 20 years, four of which were in pursuit of Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army in Northern Uganda.

Grant Stillison Mpiriirwe CPA

Grant Stillison Mpiriirwe CPA

Treasurer

is a registered full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), and a member of the Institute of corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU). Grant has over 15 years of practical experience in Audits, Financial & Accounting management and investment Analysis. He has also managed Grants & donations, public loans and financial details in both public and private sector organisations, funded by Global Fund, World Bank, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Islamic Development Fund (IsDB), U SAID, Government of Uganda (GoU) among others. Grant holds CPA(U), CPFA-APEX (UK), MBA (A&F),PGD-FM, PGD-DS,PPM,PGCPSPM, BBA.

Rev. Roland Ainebyona

Rev. Roland Ainebyona

Committee Member

is an ordained priest of Northwest Ankole Diocese in western Uganda and currently serves as the Chaplain at Kibubura Girls Secondary School. He holds a Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies with Communication and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Theology at Uganda Christian University.

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Peggy Walding

Chairman

Steve Waggoner

Pastoral Care

Stacie Pleasants

Enterprise Development

Sarah Walding

Medical Outreach

Ashley Hunt

Communications

Cathy Walding

Finance

Barbara Olpinski

Donor Relations

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