Our staff
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Previously African representative for Children’s Hinger Fund. Worked with Ethiopian government before moving to the USA for his masters in Theology and advises global NGO’s on ministry trips to African nations. Focus: self sustainability for women in Africa
Founder/Chairman Georgia Van Cuylenburg
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Global activist and social entrepreneur, philanthropist and entertainment professional. Founder of US organization Arts Bridging the Gap, chairman of HECA (Uganda) Focus: global mental health and childhood trauma epidemic.
Doctor - TBC
Founder/CEO Yosef Desta
Doctor - TBC
Our Board Members
Founder/Chairman Georgia Van Cuylenburg
Secretary Melate Bekale
Founder/Chairman Georgia Van Cuylenburg
Global activist and social entrepreneur, philanthropist and entertainment professional. Founder of US organization Arts Bridging the Gap, chairman of HECA (Uganda) Focus: global mental health and childhood trauma epidemic.
Vice Chairman Lulit Solomon
Secretary Melate Bekale
Founder/Chairman Georgia Van Cuylenburg
Extensive experience in creating sales and dynamic marketing solutions in both the entertainment and technology industries. Integrated Marketing Manager at Jaunt. track record of success activating events and executing marketing strategies across Europe and Asia. Focus: creative marketing, philanthropy, and international strategy
Secretary Melate Bekale
Secretary Melate Bekale
Founder of Habesha Networks. Over 13 years in private and public sector experience in strategic planning, community relations, project management, stakeholder engagement with a sustainability/philanthropic lense. Focus: creating connections, providing access and helping others.
Treasurer Stephan Ross
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)
Executive Director of Mission at Seed of Mercy. He currently directs urban ministry development at Children's Hunger Fund, equipping global leaders in the complexities of urban poverty, compassion, and humanitarian aid. Focus: Multicultural advancement and community outreach.
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)
Youth Development Program Department head and Operational Unit Advisor - Institute for sustainable development (Ethiopia) Founder of first community libraries in Ethiopia. Focus:youth and community rights.
Ethiopia based Female Advisor - TBC
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)
Chief Advisor Alemayu Ayalew Tegegn (Alex)