Our Teams
People Behind the Mission. Mentors, Professionals & Community Builders.
Across Kenya, Uganda and the Netherlands, Beats of Hope Africa is carried forward by people who share a commitment to dignity, belonging and sustainable transformation.
Our teams bring together local knowledge, professional skills, lived experience, creativity and international collaboration.
Some began their journey with us as children and young people. Today, they contribute as mentors, coordinators, professionals and emerging leaders. Others bring specialised experience, volunteer commitment and relationships that help our work grow.
Together, we turn our Etunganane Welfare Pathway — Connection → Nurturing → Empowerment — into everyday practice.
Kenya-Mombasa Wana Wa Mola & Akogohouse
Our Mombasa team supports children and young people through care, mentorship, education, creative activities and preparation for independent living.Working through Wana Wa Mola, the Heartbeat Arts Centre and Akogo House, the team combines practical care with opportunities for learning, responsibility and personal development.An important strength of the programme is the growing involvement of former participants who now contribute to its leadership and daily operations.
Omar George Munga
Community Coordination & Social Work
Omari brings training in social work alongside practical experience in community engagement and organisational administration. He contributes to local coordination and relationships that support children, young people and families.
Omar George Munga
Community Coordination & Social Work
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Damaris M Mwaigho
Education, Nutrition & Daily Support
Damaris contributes to daily support activities, including education-related assistance, hygiene and maintaining a welcoming environment for children and guests.
Damaris M Mwaigho
Education, Nutrition & Daily Support
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
John A Smith
Media, Creative Production & Youth Engagement
John contributes to media and creative production activities, helping document and communicate the work of the programme in Kenya and Uganda. His involvement also supports creative engagement with young people.
John A Smith
Media, Creative Production & Youth Engagement
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Tom Enginu
Daily Operations, Bookkeeping & Hospitality
Tom supports financial recordkeeping, daily operations and Akogo House hospitality activities, helping strengthen practical management and accountability.
Tom Enginu
Daily Operations, Bookkeeping & Hospitality
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
GIft Akoth
Housekeeping, Hygiene & Daily Support
Akoth supports the daily running of Akogo House Gift contributes to daily support activities, hygiene and maintaining a welcoming environment for children and guests..
Alice Wambui
Accounting & Financial Administration
Alice supports professional accounting and financial reporting, helping strengthen the systems required for responsible programme management.
Rama Tsole
Social work apprentice
Our latest product who is completing his studies in social work and community development.He supports Omar munga in daily mentoring needs in the home. and occasionally our volunteers house
Joseph Ngala
General Repairs and Security
A big brother who controls entry and exist at the home as well as daily plumbing,weldinga and electrical repairs and coaching
Uganda-Kampala & Soroti
Imeen Rose Marry
Livelihood & Mentorship
Imeen brings experience and cultural knowledge from Karamoja, including community relationships, livestock and local enterprise. Her contribution strengthens locally grounded approaches to mentorship and livelihoods.
Ojok David
Social Work,
Programme coordination and daily operations. His contribution supports practical implementation and the wellbeing of children and young people.
Caroline Abio
House Mother & Children Welfare
House mother. Manages the household and wellfare of the children, farming and mentorship. Her knowledge of Teso cultural traditions supports an approach grounded in belonging, responsibility and practical life skills.
Dula aka Abdalla Hussein
Mentor Performing Arts
Dula uses creative expression and practical engagement to support young people's confidence, participation and personal develoment. He himself is still puruing his secondary Education while mentoring his younger brothers. His vivid dream has always been to be a social work nowonder he is in the right path.
Ivan Oriokot
Facility Custodian | Construction Skills Development
Ivan helps care for the developing Juungo Campus facilities in Kampala while pursuing practical training and opportunities in construction. His involvement combines responsibility, vocational learning and preparation for independent adulthood.
Ojelel
Facility Custodian | Construction Skills Development
Ojelel contributes to maintaining the Juungo Campus facilities while developing his interests and practical skills in construction. His journey reflects our approach of connecting everyday responsibility with vocational development.
Audo Rhoda
Facility Custodian | Education & University Pathway
Rhoda supports the care of the Juungo Campus facilities while continuing her Senior Six education. She hopes to progress to university, combining her educational ambitions with practical responsibilities and personal development
The Netherlands — Utrecht & Creative Collaborators
Daniel Okiror
Program Director
Daniel provides the overall vision, international coordination and creative direction connecting Beats of Hope Africa, Africa Safari and the organisation's programmes across Africa and Europe. His work centres on building partnerships, mentoring emerging leaders and developing sustainable opportunities through community engagement, education, music and social entrepreneurship.
Rose
Administration & Creative Operations,Music, Experiences & Programme Collaboration
Music, Experiences & Programme Collaboration Rose is becoming involved in band coordination, cultural experiences and Academy-related activities while developing her experience in event and programme organisation.
Dorothy Okeyo
Africa–Europe Programme & Participant Collaboration
Dorothy has expressed interest in supporting coordination between African teams and international activities, particularly Africa Safari events, festivals, exhibitions and participant engagement. Her specific responsibilities are being developed collaboratively.
Heike Aan De Meulen
Band Manager and Administration
Heike Heike contributes to administration, coordination and the practical organisation of music and creative activities, supporting communication and preparation across the team.
Kanvie Rosangela
Creative Production & Artist Collaboration
Kanvie contributes to artist liaison, participant coordination and creative production as activities and responsibilities are agreed.
Benjamin Van Loenen
Musician & Creative Collaborator
Benjamin contributes as a musician and creative collaborator, supporting live performances and the development of music-based activities.
Music, Cultural Expression & Community Participation
Our wider creative network brings together musicians, cultural facilitators and volunteers who contribute to live performances, workshops, festivals and intercultural encounters.Through traditional African instruments, contemporary musical collaboration and participatory activities, they help create spaces for connection, learning and shared expression.
Media & Digital Support
Communication and digital systems help us document our work, share stories responsibly and connect with supporters and partners across countries.
John Aloka
Media & Communications Support
John contributes to media-related activities, storytelling and communication supporting the visibility of our programmes and initiatives.
Dominic
Website & Digital Support
Dominic supports website development and technical implementation, helping maintain and improve the organisation's digital presence.Growing Through the PathwayOur teams are more than the people who deliver programmes. They are part of the transformation we seek to create.
We believe that experience, responsibility and leadership should grow together. Former programme participants, local professionals, international collaborators and volunteers each bring knowledge that strengthens our work.Through mentorship, professional development and meaningful participation, we seek to prepare those who wish to take on greater responsibility for future leadership.
We also recognise that people contribute at different stages of their lives. Some build careers elsewhere, some remain connected as volunteers and partners, and others choose to help lead the organisation forward.Our shared commitment remains
:From Temporary Care to Sustainable Transformation.