Our team

Our staff

Founder/CEO Yosef Desta

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 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

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 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

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Our Board Members

Founder/Chairman Georgia Van Cuylenburg

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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)

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 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

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