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About Us

Meet The Team

the science behind our work

Research shows that nurturing children from the first breath to the first grade leads to children becoming happy, kind, responsible and successful adults. These foundational factors form the core on which we base our resources, training, materials, people development and road trips into communities.

Paul H. Sutherland

Paul is a husband, a father, and a believer in humanity, who creates his own stories that he sometimes turns into children’s books.

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Zaharah Namanda

Zaharah is a researcher, a community associate and an expert in education, public policy and equity. She is a tenacious advocate for girls’ education and education for children under emergencies. 

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Pumeza Macingwane

Pumeza lives by "do what you love," dedicating her time to being a mother, storyteller, poetry performer, writer, and book club facilitator, and producing shows for theatre and corporate settings.

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Adele Kincaid-Smith

Adele is always up for an adventure and loves to see a problem become a solution. She has a heart for oppressed and under-resourced communities and enjoys seeing their victories, one step at time.

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Master Badru Ntulage

Master Badru is a Taekwondo master and the Ugandan team captain. He has dedicated his life to humanitarian work and is passionate about bringing Taekwondo to disadvantaged communities.

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Morgan Mahala

Morgan, immersed in non-profit work since 13, aims to spread love and kindness. He crafts impactful narratives through storytelling and marketing, living by "Carpe Diem" to make a positive difference.

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carmen pollock

Carmen aims to change the world through children's education, organizing "Teaching With Love" workshops and supporting educators. Her free time involves surfing, triathlon, and family, plus coffee and chats.

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KELSEY SHEPHERD

Kelsey is a teacher with a great passion for seeing students and teachers achieve greatness through deep connections and inspiring experiences.

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mizzy baleni

Creative visual storyteller with a passion for photography, cinematography, and content creation. Experienced in bringing ideas to life through compelling visuals and authentic storytelling.

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Nabiryo Joan

Joan, a STEPi Ambassador in Uganda with a Bachelor's in Education, is passionate about storytelling, literacy, and youth mentorship. She uses her creativity, empathy, and collaborative spirit to foster joyful learning.

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Viola Nawangi

Viola, a STEPi Ambassador in Uganda, is a trained mathematics and geography teacher. She's passionate about literacy, youth empowerment, and girls’ well-being, using her compassion, insight, and classroom experience to inspire.

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Sajja Simon Peter

Simon, STEPi's Ambassador in Uganda, leverages his Economics and Statistics degree and experience in consulting, finance, and analytics. He's a dedicated advocate for literacy and youth empowerment, known for his professionalism, integrity, and collaborative spirit.

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