ABOUT US
A small, hard-working team based in Kampala. Established in 2011, we work all day long for an improved quality of life of children (7-17 years), Youth (18-35 years), Women and Men (18 years and above) in Uganda.
Let's have a look at our profiles hereafter to better know us!
Andrew Magunda
Chairperson Board of Directors
Andrew is a social scientist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. He is currently undertaking Masters Studies in Monitoring and Evaluation. He has 7 years’ experience in handling qualitative and quantitative research studies.
Andrew is currently the Director of Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation at Private Education Development Network in Uganda and has previously worked with Makerere University – Johns Hopkins University research Collaboration, and Infectious Diseases Institute as a Research Associate.
He has conducted Monitoring and Evaluation consultancy trainings in Botswana, Kenya, DRC and Holland, helping institutions to build monitoring and evaluation systems.
Andrew has also served as an advisor and taskforce member of Aflatoun Child Savings International Impact Assessment Taskforce, Amsterdam Netherlands and a global advisory committee member of the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference – 2011, Washington D.C, United States of America.
Julius Lukwago
Director of Programs and Quality Assurance
Julius’s wealth of experience spans over 8 years. An accredited Regional Master Trainer in Social and Financial Education with Child Savings International based in the Netherlands.
Julius trained in Community Based Reproductive Health Services (CBRH), Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT), M&E fundamentals and M&E frameworks for HIV/AIIDS.
Before joining the non-governmental organisation - Private Education Development Network (PEDN) in 2009, Julius worked as a professional teacher for humanity disciplines for three years, between 2007 and 2009. It’s such great revelation that erases any possible hesitation for his child and youth friendly loom.
Between 2005 and 2009, Julius worked as a Research Associate with HIV/AIDS Awareness Youth Initiative - HAYI-UGANDA which entrusted him with planning, organizing, and conducting research functions of the organization.
His research experience however extends beyond HAYI. He worked as a research associate with Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development where he was tasked with developing research protocols, leading data collection exercises, organizing and analysing data.
Julius’s work as a Program Officer and later as a Program Manager in charge of Financial Education expressed his exceptional programming prowess and gift becoming a darling with children and youth in the financial literacy programs.
Julius holds a Bachelors of Arts with Education Degree from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute. He is also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute.
Julius is excited that his many years of experience have only prepared him for the tasks attached to the position of Director Programs and Quality Assurance working for Africa Future Glory Limited.
Nelson Kagolo Mayanja
Founder and Executive Director
Nelson is a cutting-edge gifted leader, Entrepreneur, Mechanic and Father to those unfathered. He has served in various capacities, as a Community youth chairman, Church youth leader and Leader of the parents league. He studied Mechanical and Production Engineering at Kyambogo University.
He was designated as a Technician from 2004 – 2009 and promoted to the level of an Instructor with Speedway Motors. Nelson served at Chesto International as a manager. Before Chesto, Nelson trained in Community Based Reproductive Health Service (CBRHs), Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) and HIV/AIDS awareness.
To date Nelson is the Director of Matrix Motor Services Ltd, dealing in motor vehicle mechanics, auto electrical, auto spraying and panel beating. He has used his position in the company to help out the unprivileged youth and men to acquire vocational skills in his garage.
Isaac Mwesigwa
Treasurer
Having completed his university studies in 2006, Isaac Mwesigwa worked with a large number of companies, including Royal Institute of Management & Accountancy, E.A Centre for Research and Development, Namasagali University, Zain Uganda Limited and Common Health & Integrated development Initiatives.
Isaac has also served in the consultancy and research area, carrying out tasks for many agencies like EDF/9th support to decentralization, Ministry of Local Government/Uganda Management Institute, National Association for the Deaf Blind in Uganda (NADBU), HR Audit Consult and Ken Freight Uganda.
Isaac has a BA (Social Work & Social administration), an MA (Project Planning & Development), complimented by an array of academic qualifications like a Diploma in Organizational Development and a Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
Ssonko Simon Peter
Communications Officer
A multi-gifted leader, passionate for God’s service, Peter has served in various leadership capacities.
He holds a diploma in Mass communication from Kampala University. He is a music teacher and, assistant team captain of AFG football team. Today he works in the Communications department, building networks through marketing and research.
This experience has prepared him to serve in the position of Communications Officer for Africa Future Glory.
Drake Sembatya
Director of ICT
Information, Communication and Technology
Drake holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Kampala International University and a certificate in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) obtained from Makerere University.
He is an alumni member of Good Samaritan Ministry Uganda working as a treasurer for the alumni group. His education was sponsored by Good Samaritan Ministry Uganda (GSMU), for which he is thankful to God almighty for the great opportunity of attending school. It is the same opening that Drake would love others to achieve or even live a much better life.
His childhood was full of complications. Drake grew up in the slum areas of Kisenyi, one of the dangerous and dirtiest parts of Kampala. His school time was very hard, full of ups and downs together with the bad surroundings of the place. Street was Drake’s best friend which was populated with gangs of different kids. He is grateful to God almighty that is was not for his own understanding or knowledge but the will of God. He was raised in a family of ten (10) siblings, five of whom belong to one mother while the rest, each one has a different Mother. Glory to God for the wonderful work done by Good Samaritan Ministry Uganda (GSMU) and Lake Bible Church (LBC) for supporting him through education.
With his education and support from GSMU)Drake joined hands with Africa Future Glory to help build the future of Ugandans/Africans (i.e. children, women and men at large). He believes that together we can make a change.
Drake has lived with the strong values of loving, serving, working and sharing knowledge with others. He has been able to teach a friend computer basics for free in his room during holiday times. Drake has also supported three other friends to acquire the same skills.
Sylivia Namwangu
Director of Human Resources
A graduate counselor with a second class honors degree from Kyambogo University, Sylivia has a diversified and progressive work experience from counseling to a business environment.
From 2008 – 2009, she worked as a General Counselor for Kajjansi Dispensary and Health Centre, disseminating comprehensive HIV/AIDS information, assisting HIV positive patients to psychologically and emotionally cope with the illness, Referring patients to support groups, Providing Pre and Post-test counseling to patients and their families making follow up visits to ascertain progress and status of patients, and providing Palliative and Home-based care services to patients who are so much in need.
From 2010 – 2011, Sylivia worked as a Cashier and Front Controller for Shoprite Supermarket dealing on house hold merchandise. This considerable work capability has only prepared Sylivia to work in a community setting dealing with people of divergent backgrounds and needs working in the capacity of General Counselor.
Massey Nakalyango
Program Manager
Massey is a teacher by Profession with a Second Class Honors Degree from Makerere University.
Her vocation boomed in 2006, while she was teaching humanity disciplines at Mpigi Mixed Secondary School, where she was later promoted to Deputy Head teacher of the school and also served in the capacity of Chief Examiner at St. John Bosco Secondary School.
Massey worked as a Credit Officer with Development Scheme Micro Finance in 2007 – 2008. Before joining and working with Game Discount World Uganda Limited from 2009 – 2011. While here Massey worked in the capacity of Cashier and was later promoted to Cashier Supervisor managing a team of cashiers and Baggers. Massey has strong passion for financial management and has a lot of experience in Administration and management given her background in teaching. She has a lot of capability working with Children and Youth.
Massey’s past wealth of experience in a diversified working environment has only prepared her to perform the duties of Program Manager at Africa Future Glory (AFG).
Gorret Nakigudde
Director of Finance
Gorret has two years of experience in Secretarial work, Business Administration and Management.
She graduated with a First Class Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi. Gorret has a certificate in the above discipline.
From 2010 - 2011, Gorret worked for Give and Take General Hardware in the capacity of financial manager.
Currently, she is in a more challenging opportunity with a job in the capacity of Finance and Administration Officer for the Mengo Palace. She has immersed a lot of experience in managing the finances and assets of the Buganda Kingdom, the most dominant cultural institution in Uganda.
With her wealth of experience, Gorret will support the financial arm of Africa Future Glory serving in the capacity of Director Finance.
Benoît Briand & Magali Bouidène
Website & tool support
Benoit and Magali live in Paris (France).
Benoit is graduated from a French Business School (Reims Management School), he is working as an Internal Controller for a French "Top 40" multinational company. He has Financial and Communication skills obtained through his professional background in Internal Audit. His main hobby is Photography.
Magali is graduated from a French Business School (HEC), she is working as an Internal Auditor for a French "Top 40" multinational company.
Magali and Benoit met Julius Lukwago and Andrew Magunda in 2010 during an engagement as a Volunteer in Kampala with the non-profit organization PEDN.
Very Impressed by the hard-work, pragmatism and enthousiasm of Julius and Andrew, Magali and Benoit decided to contribute to Africa Future Glory Ltd through a concrete support on website administration, communication (tools, design...). In addition, they created a non-profit organization in France called "Les Ecoliers de Kampala" to support AFG on an official and long-term basis.
"Working with Julius and Andrew was a real pleasure and honor. When in Kampala, we have been able to see how they were working and what their concrete local actions provide to the kids and the community. That's why we decided to join the adventure of Africa Future Glory Ltd: we know they do what they say, and they do it perfectly!"
Benoît Briand and Magali Bouidène
LET'S MEET
“In today's world, man needs to reach out and touch his neighbors so that he will not feel done. Touch him as a neighbor as one who's near, as someone on whom one can lean on, and with whom one can share one's doubt and hopes. Everyone is a gift from God and so fascinating. Let us cut the coat to fit the person and not cut the person to fit the coat.
Join us to cherish people, care about people, to change and impact lives towards success. Thanks so much for your efforts"
Nelson Kagolo Mayanja,
Founder and Executive Director of Africa Future Glory Ltd.