Founder/CEO:  Norah Anena

Ms. Anena is a philanthropist and nurse dedicated to serving those in need. A native of Gulu, Uganda, Ms. Anena arrived in the United States with her family as a refugee after fleeing the Idi Amin regime. Despite setting down in a career in nursing and raising a family of her own, Ms. Anena never forgot those she left behind and remained concerned about the need affecting Northern Uganda. Throughout her life, Ms. Anena has always devoted her time and money to supporting dozens of students of all ages in Uganda and beyond through school. Since 1995, Ms. Anena has supported relatives and non-relatives alike through their high school diplomas, post graduate certificates and university. A strong believer in education, Ms. Anena has always believed that the way forward in Northern Uganda begins with obtaining an education.

Executive Director: Chioma Azi, Esquire

  Ms. Azi is a community advocate and attorney in the Greater Philadelphia area. Specializing in immigration and humanitarian law, Ms. Azi works very closely with organizations assisting and advocating for African immigrants and refugees in the United States. In addition to her legal work, Ms. Azi is deeply committed to non-profit and charitable work. She previously served as a board member with Friends of UNIFAT Inc., an organization that promotes peace building and supports the Upper Nile Institute for Appropriate Technology (UNIFAT) located in Gulu, Uganda.