Peter Vogel
Whether speaking to 1 child or ten thousand youth during my first trip to Uganda East Africa 25 years ago, I knew I wanted to become part of a people and a culture. I always have had a desire to play a role in helping to build stronger communities through cooperative cross-cultural relationships. “OnUganda” has helped me and many others to make this a reality.
Working both with Americans and Ugandans, together we have seen communities benefited through projects such as School-based food programs that feed 1000 kids a daily meal, AIDS Education, Healthcare, Spiritual Formation, Funding/Development of Small Businesses and the Youth Vocation Center.
Despite many of the barriers that exist in the transformation of people and communities, I am encouraged by a shared passion and commitment of our cross-cultural team as we take even greater risks together in deepening our relationships with others and addressing practical needs.
Tawnya Rush
My dreams of traveling to Africa actually started when I was young. I remember looking through National Geographic Magazine and being drawn to a diverse continent rich in culture, beauty and spirit. What a blessing to me that I’ve had the opportunity to serve with the “On Uganda” team since 2009 and that my childhood dream is now a reality.
I’ve since had the pleasure of sharing my “Meals in a Rush” with some of the locals! I dished out some of my recipes that come straight from my upbringing on a farm in Thermopolis, Wyoming. I also delight in learning about some of the traditional recipes that the people of Uganda prepare. Food to me is the common thread that can bring people together regardless of one’s background, religion or race.
*As both an Emmy – Award winning television journalist and humanitarian, Tawnya has reported on “hunger hot spots” and feeding the hungry locally and globally through her signature “Meals in a Rush” feeding program.
“Meals in a Rush” has been seen nationally on “The Doctors” and regularly in Denver on KUSA’s Colorado and Company and other television stations including Billings, Phoenix, Atlanta and Little Rock.
Ronny Sitanga
Country Director- H.E.L.P International
Ronny is a community development worker with a passion for championing the empowerment of vulnerable groups; especially children, youth and women- towards self-sustainability through education, health and poverty reduction programs. He has been working with the Kisima Feeding Programme since 2014.
He has immense experience in community development initiatives that have transformed the lives of many vulnerable people.
Ronny is a powerful visionary leader and oversees all the activities of the HELP project in Uganda.
Ronny holds a bachelor’s degree in development studies from Makerere University-Uganda.
Richard Mugeni
Project Director- H.E.L.P International
Richard is a Community change agent and children rights advocate with a heart for up-lifting communities.
He manages both Finances and Projects at HELP INTERNATIONAL in Uganda of which the Kisima Island feeding programme is part. He has been working with the programme since 2014.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration.
Pastor Fredrick Ojiambo
Project Spiritual and Political Overseer- H.E.L.P International
Pastor Fredrick is a spiritual Father to the community of Masese and a Planter of churches in many parts of Uganda. And this has earned him the title of Bishop. He has a heart for the poor and suffering and is generous to a fault.
He oversee the spiritual welfare of all beneficiaries and workers of HELP INTERNATIONAL projects. He is also the Lead Pastor at Healing Driven Church Ministries and is the Chancellor of Bible Truth Leaders Training College in Masese. He has been working with the Kisima Feeding Programme since 2014
He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in theology.
Pastor Tuuba Godfrey
Kisima Island Feeding Programme Co-ordinator – H.E.L.P International
Pastor Godfrey manages, coordinates and oversee HELP INTERNATIONAL activities related to Kisima 1 and 2 island including the Feeding programme. He is the liaison between HELP INTERNATIONAL and the communities and Schools located on Kisima 1 and 2 island. He has been working with the Programme since 2016
He also a minister of God at Healing Driven Church masese.
He holds a diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
Robert Kayanga
Stores and Procurement Officer – H.E.L.P International
Robert oversee the maintenance of all stores and procurement of all supplies of the organisation this inludes all the Kisima Feeding programme supplies. He has been working on the programme since 2014. He is Anglican and a Musoga by Tribe.
Justine Kalungi Nanfuka
Head Teacher – Kisima 1 Nursery and Primary School
Justine heads Kisima 1 Nursery and Primary School and has been managing the feeding programme at her school since 2016.
She is a Muganda by tribe, aged 51 and married. She holds a certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
David Birimengo
Head Teacher – Kisima 2 Primary School
David heads Kisima 2 Primary School andhas been managing the feeding programme at his school since 2019.
He is aged 45 Years and Married. He is an Anglican.
And holds a certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education.