AHO Board of Trustees

BIOGRAPHIES

Anna Hamunyare Mudeka

Anna Mudeka brings vibrancy and a taste of African culture to the group. She heads the information and publicity department. By profession, Anna is an Artistic Director and she heads Tambai Promotions, an African dance group with people from different countries across the world. Anna is the board's representative to Southern Africa.

Carrine Ntambwe

Carrine Ntambwe has a broad based experience in children, ranging from child development and psychology, policy development and child health. Carrine is currently studying Nursing at City College Norwich, England. She plans to take a lead on African Child health. She is very proud to be heading up our programme that is beginning to make real progress on African Children agenda.

Douglas Shayanewako Mhizha

Douglas Mhizha is a Zimbabwean qualified Social Worker currently practicing the UK, qualified as Approved Social Worker under the UK Mental Health Act [1983]. Prior to coming to the UK, Douglas was the National Coordinator for the National Association of Social Workers-Zimbabwe, a post he held very briefly after leaving the post of Executive Director at HelpAge Zimbabwe a member organisation to the UK headquarters Helpage International network. Douglas is the Chair of our Committee of Africa Aged dealing with ageing issues in Africa and the DiasporA.

Gervais Kouloungou Mambs

Gervais comes from Republic of Congo. He is in charge of our Committee dealing with Africans in the Diaspora: refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers, immigrants. He is responsible for creating and developing relationships between Africa and the Diaspora. He holds the company's finances and is in charge of the all the incomings and outgoings. Anna also heads the finance committee and sustainability project. Gervais is the board's representative to Central Africa.

Gil Bonito

Gil Bonito is the African Youth representative on the board. Gil is committed to the welfare of young people. He has participated in many initiatives to empower young people in health and social care. He has been involved in mentoring and tutoring several individuals youths from diverse backgrounds in personal and professional development. He is the lead volunteering in Youth Volunteer Accreditation Scheme.

Graciano Upenyu Mbilikila Masauso MBA

Graciano Upenyu Masauso is the founding father and Director of AHO. Graciano was inspired by his personal experience. In 1997, Graciano was diagnosed with kidney failure and dialysed in Zimbabwe. In 1999, he had kidney transplant in South Africa after a nationwide campaign joined by the First Lady for operation. Graciano studied BSc Economics in Zimbabwe and MBA in UK. He is a Director of many companies and Trustees of many NGOs.

Jules Mulundi Kabombo

Jule Kabombo is the representative of Africa Disability on the board. He has passion for disability issues. Jules has participated in a number of community initiatives aimed at improving opportunities on a social and health level and enhancing the well being of disabled people. He is also committee member of many disabled groups. Jules’ aim is to inspire disabled people to reach their full potential.

Olumide Omolara Kumuyi-Uzokwe (LLB Hons)

Omolara Kumuyi-Uzokwe is the founder and co-ordinator of all Karibu’s projects. She was born in Nigeria where she had her early education and obtained an honours degree in Laws (LLB HONS) from The University of London. She has worked in various fields, most recently giving advice in Immigration, Family and Employment Laws. She is also a director of many companies and charities. Lara represent West Africa.

Wendwossen Mekonen Wole

Wendwossen Mekonnen Wole comes from Ethiopia. He is the Chair of the Health and Social Care Task Force for AHO. Wendu has worked for many years in the Health and Social Care fields in UK especially learning difficulties. Wend is currently studying Social Policy and Administration at the University of Nottingham in England. Wendwossen is the board's representative to East Africa.