Youth-Led Leadership at the Core
At Indigenous Voices Uganda (IVU), our work is driven by indigenous youth. From the executive team to our volunteers, every member brings passion, knowledge, and lived experience to empower marginalized communities and protect cultural heritage.
Executive Leadership
Co-leading IVU’s youth empowerment initiatives, John oversees the implementation of programs under the REACH framework, ensuring they are impactful and culturally relevant.
Mugenyi Barongo
A lawyer and indigenous youth leader, Geofrey has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of Uganda’s indigenous communities. He leads IVU’s strategy, partnerships, and overall vision.
Joy sanyu
Geofrey Waako – Founder & Executive Director
Cultural Heritage Officer
Katusabe Mwene
Community Mobilization & Youth Engagement Officer
Women & Girls Empowerment Officer
Co-leading IVU’s youth empowerment initiatives, John oversees the implementation of programs under the REACH framework, ensuring they are impactful and culturally relevant.
Apalot Nakiru
Wembatsya John Okon – Program Manager
Our Team
Our team includes a dynamic group of indigenous youth from Batwa, Benet, and other communities, each contributing skills in:
Project coordination and research
Community engagement and advocacy
Education, health, and environmental programming
Communications and fundraising
We pride ourselves on having a youth-driven, culturally grounded team that reflects the communities we serve.
Why Our Team Matters
By placing youth at the center of decision-making, we ensure that programs are not only for indigenous youth but by indigenous youth. This approach strengthens leadership, builds resilience, and ensures solutions are relevant, sustainable, and community-led.
Volunteers & Advisors
IVU works with a network of passionate volunteers and mentors who provide guidance, technical expertise, and support to strengthen programs and amplify indigenous voices.
Connect
We would love to hear from you. Whether you want to collaborate, volunteer, support our work, or simply learn more about Indigenous Voices Uganda (IVU), our team is here for you.
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📧 Email
indigenousvoicesuganda@gmail.com
+256 764 057 867
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