Staff
Kule Barnabas
Leader and Co-Founder
Barnabas has Eight years of experience in the areas of children and youth development, organizational capacity building, growing organic food in a small space, caring for the earth, the people, and social empowerment. He believes that young people are achievers if given a dignified opportunity, they will thrive and become transformational leaders. He is skilled in fundraising, leading and organizing training and educational campaigns, community mobilization, human relations, and setting clear goals. Barnabas holds BA in Social Work and Social Administration from Bugema University and a Diploma in Children, and Youth Development from Nzamizi Training Institute for Social Development. He was an African Visionary Fellow by the Segal Family Foundation and a lead coach in entrepreneurship by the Street Business School.
Bwambale Robert
Director, Finance
Robert is a Self-driven hardworking committed gentleman, who is ready to work as part of a dynamic team, a good team player, and creative, loyal, reliable, and accountable at all times. He has a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from Rwenzori College of Commerce of Uganda. He is passionate about helping and encouraging young girls and boys to stay in school and realize their dreams no matter their situation. He is motivated to continue his support of Thrive Uganda as we realize our mission and vision where young people achieve their goals and thrive. Robert is currently pursuing a BA in Business Administration as part of his professional development and to even serve Thrive Uganda better.
Mbambu Miriam
Director, Education
Miriam is a passionate community worker and a graduate of English and Literature from Kyambongo University. She has devoted her life to inspiring young people to thrive. For two years, Miriam has been reaching out to the young people in different communities in Uganda and changing their lives through life-changing experiences sharing and being mindful of being a good neighbor. She previously worked at Bwera Secondary School as an English and Literature Teacher.
Nyakato Pamela
Director, Psychosocial Support
Pamela is a passionate community health worker and she enjoys talking to young girls about how to live a healthy and meaningful life. Pamela is a certified nurse from Kagando School of Nursing and she is currently pursuing a Diploma in Advanced Nursing.
Pamela is excited to join Thrive Uganda and she will use her skills to empower young girls to overcome psychosocial challenges and become the change they imagined.
Nyangoma Patricia
Director, Youth Mentorship
Patricia is passionate about ensuring good health among young girls and believes that when young people are supported and mentored, are resilient to overcome life’s challenges. She is a qualified nurse from Kagando School of Nursing and she is currently pursuing a Diploma in Comprehensive nursing. She enjoys traveling, watching soaps, and reading a good book in her free time. Patricia is happy to be part of Thrive Uganda as she will use her skills to transform the young people.
Board of Directors
Kabugho Sylvia
Sylvia is a senior Foundation for Community Development and Empowerment (FCDE) representative in Uganda. She has more than 14 years of experience with nonprofit organizations and is passionate about sustainable development through empowering grassroots community groups. She is a stronger believer in positive thinking and team building a skill she will directly deliver to the young people through Thrive Uganda in her free time.