Child Protection Organisation in UgandaUN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status Since 2021
Leadership & Governance

People entrusted with protection, purpose and accountability.

RMFSL separates day-to-day leadership from governance oversight, with clear responsibility for safeguarding, stewardship and results.

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Clear responsibility

The leadership team turns RMFSL’s mission into safe, consistent child-protection practice.

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Independent oversight

The Governing Board safeguards purpose, approves strategy and policy, and oversees risk, stewardship and executive accountability.

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Safeguarding

Every level of the organisation shares responsibility for safeguarding, ethical conduct and decisions that can be explained and reviewed.

Our Team

The people leading RMFSL’s work.

Ssempewo Edward, Founder & Executive Director

Ssempewo Edward

Founder & Executive Director

Leads strategy, partnerships and institutional development.
Joseph Kyebuzibwa, Director of Programmes

Joseph Kyebuzibwa

Director of Programmes

Leads programme quality, coordination and delivery.
Busuulwa Javilla David, Finance & Administration

Busuulwa Javilla David

Finance & Administration

Leads finance, administration and operational stewardship.
Melissa Kasonko Peace, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning

Melissa Kasonko Peace

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning

Leads evidence, reporting and organisational learning.
Edith Nabatanzi, Assistant Administrator

Edith Nabatanzi

Assistant Administrator

Supports administration and the dependable coordination of RMFSL’s daily work.
Kyeyune Geofrey, Protection Officer

Kyeyune Geofrey

Protection Officer

Coordinates child safety, rescue and case management with Police CFPU, local authorities and community leaders.
Charles Kikutte, Legal & Community Systems Coordinator

Charles Kikutte

Legal & Community Systems Coordinator

Connects legal, community and child-protection systems around safe case pathways.
Doreen Nasige, Rehabilitation Manager

Doreen Nasige

Rehabilitation Manager

Coordinates rehabilitation practice and children’s progress through recovery.
Board of Directors

Governance with independence and accountability.

Dr. Lydia E. Buzaalirwa, Chairperson

Dr. Lydia E. Buzaalirwa

Chairperson

Tonita Hallam, Board Member · Programming & Learning

Tonita Hallam

Board Member · Programming & Learning

Grace Njuguna, Board Member · Partnerships & Outreach

Grace Njuguna

Board Member · Partnerships & Outreach

Raymond Cohen, Board Member

Raymond Cohen

Board Member

Fred Wamala, Board Member

Fred Wamala

Board Member

Prof. Glenn Wagner, Board Patron · Behavioural Science Advisor

Prof. Glenn Wagner

Board Patron · Behavioural Science Advisor

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