Meet Our Boards
WE Foundations Board
WE Foundations and Lumora Foundation work together to support children in Uganda through education, community programs, and long-term initiatives. Our combined leadership brings experience, passion, and shared commitment to creating lasting impact for the communities we serve.
WE Foundations works to help vulnerable children and give hope and dignity by creating self-sustaining communities. Our goal is simple but powerful: start with the children, strengthen the families, and change an entire community from surviving to thriving. WE Foundations is prepared to work on projects in the United States and internationally.
Janet Benway
I believe the strength of a society is based in the people who serve, especially teachers and medical professionals. They are the drivers of compassion.
Micah Benway
Micah Benway MBA, CFP, APMA, CKA, CRPC, CLTC. Managing partner and Private Wealth Advisor at Shine Wealth, Wayzata, MN.
Meriah Chamberland
Meriah grew up on a small dairy farm in rural Minnesota, developing a deep commitment to community, hard work, and social wellness.
Lumora Foundation Uganda Board
Lumora Foundation Uganda is an NGO working to bring hope and opportunity to vulnerable children and families through sustainable, locally driven solutions. With a focus on long-term impact, Lumora is committed to not only meeting immediate needs like food and education, but also creating pathways for independence through skills training and community development.
Mr Inyailo John Robert
Founder and Chair Lumora Foundation Uganda
Master’s degree in Education planning, management, and administration – Uganda Martyrs University. He has served as head teacher of a primary school in Lukaya for 20 years. He has worked in other higher education settings, including Head of education department.
Dr Okurut Robert
Chair Education Committee
PhD in Education and Planning Management – Kyambogo University, Uganda. He is a teacher/trainer at Ndegeya Core Primary Teachers College and head of research department at Kampala International University.
Professor Maling Samuel
Chair Partnership & Resource Mobilization Committee
MBChB, MMED (Medical doctor psychiatry), MHP, PhD He is currently serving as an associate professor of Psychiatry at the faculty of Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Kasagga Emmanuel
Treasurer
Bachelor degree in Primary education
Currently and previously has served as a headteacher of several public primary schools in Lukaya area
Chakara Ruth
Staff Representative
Early childhood education teacher for over 20 years
Namusoke Juliet
Childhood Welfare Representative
Diploma in primary education
Has worked as a primary teacher in the Lukaya public schools 20+ years
Odongo James
Chair Infrastructure & Development Committee
Degree in primary education and has 30+ years experience. He is currently the headteacher in public school in Kalungu District
Samual Abbey Wagwa
Vice Chair
Diploma in Education and later trained as a social worker. Currently Senior Community Development officer in the town council of Kalungu District
Adokorach Gloria
Secretary
Diploma in secretarial studies. She has worked in several capacities including Uganda Natl Examination Board and secretary to CEOs of various organizations