YarenOrganisation
Our people

The people behind YAREN.

YAREN Organisation

Leadership, governance, technical guidance and community experience working together to move our mission forward.

Founder

A vision shaped by lived experience.

Portrait of Muganuzi Mushongole Adonis

Founder & Executive Director

Muganuzi Mushongole Adonis

Leads YAREN's vision and strategy, drawing on lived experience to build practical opportunities with refugee and vulnerable communities.

Community-led ideas can become brighter, self reliant futures.

Board of Technical Advisory

Experience that strengthens the work.

Portrait of Joe Bullock

Senior Advisor

Joe Bullock

Philanthropy, strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation

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Portrait of Lori Fisher

Senior Advisor

Lori Fisher

Programme development, governance and operations systems

Board of Directors

Stewardship with purpose.

Portrait of Tom Rasto

Chair of the Board

Tom Rasto

Portrait of Mugisho Buhendwa

Treasurer & Board Member

Mugisho Buhendwa

Portrait of Kamira John Byokali

Board Member

Kamira John Byokali

Our Team

Turning the mission into action.

Muganuzi Mushongole
01

Founder & Executive Director

Muganuzi Mushongole

Leading YAREN’s mission and vision.

Ukasha Katuntu
02

Director of ICT

Ukasha Katuntu

Oversees the technology and systems that support YAREN.

Anikua Jenavive
03

Director of Program

Anikua Jenavive

Leads and oversees YAREN's programme activities.

Osea Itongwa
04

Assistant Administrator

Osea Itongwa

Supports the day-to-day running of the office.

Basosila Sifa
05

Head of Training

Basosila Sifa

Designs and oversees YAREN's training programmes.

Nakandi Brenda
06

Director of Finance

Nakandi Brenda

Manages budgets, accounts and financial reporting.

Abiyoa Samson
07

Security Guard

Abiyoa Samson

Helps keep YAREN's premises and people safe.

Benjamin Kembo Ntole
08

Director of Communication

Benjamin Kembo Ntole

Guides YAREN's public voice and community outreach.

Maombi Chantal
09

Welfare Officer

Maombi Chantal

Supports the wellbeing of YAREN's staff members.