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Meet Our Exceptional Team

Behind CIYOTA’s work is a team of passionate and skilled professionals who are dedicated to fostering education, leadership, and growth for disadvantaged youth.

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Board Members

Our dedicated board members bring diverse expertise and passionate leadership to guide our organisation's mission and strategic direction. With backgrounds spanning education, business, and community development, they work tirelessly to ensure our programs create meaningful impact.

Wereje Benson

Board Chair

Dr. Clare Kyomuhendo

Board Member

Dorcus Odera

Board Member

Lydia Kateeba

Board Member

Habimana Jonas

Board Member

Michael Ross

Board Member

Management Team (Uganda)

Our management team in Uganda works closely with host communities and refugees from DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan across various refugee camps. With expertise in education and community development, they lead impactful programs that foster lasting change.

Nziyonvira Ntakamaze

Executive Director

Charles Mugabi

Programs Director

Vivian Letasi

Finance Director

Mai Turikumwe

Human resource Manager

Johnson Owonda

MEAL Manager

Thierry Barata

Communication Manager

Dusabe Claude

Scholarship Manager

Ninsiima Pheonah

Finance Manager

Moses Rwabose

Community Manager

Consolatrice Mahoro

Gender and Safeguarding Officer

Management Team (DRC)

Our management team in the DRC is dedicated to providing support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities. With expertise in education and community development, they lead programs that create lasting positive impact.

Amos Kwizera

Country Director

Moïse Nteziryayo

Community Manager

Josué Ndizeye

Education Manager

Bwiza Clarice

Gender and Safeguarding Officer

Sadiki Faustin

Accountant

Charlotte Bakure

Assistant Administration

Philemon NGENDA

MEAL Manager

Pierette Ciraba

Advocacy and Fundraising Officer