Nothing is possible without community leadership.
Absolutely everything relies on the ownership, pride and inclusivity of the communities and partners.
The Incredible Hello World Team
We are so proud to have the most amazing team in the UK, USA, Uganda and Nepal, as well as a wide network of donors, trustees, partners and advisors.
Boaz Kabasa
Community Support Officer (Kasese, Uganda)
Boaz is passionate about being an agent of change around communities and defending the rights of young people upon their sexual representative health rights
Bwambale Laban
Community Support Officer (Kasese District, Uganda)
As a Community Support Officer, Bwambale is supporting the community and seeing that there is a positive impact. Passionate about reading and investing in themselves from the exposure to the internet from a Hello Hub, they have managed to achieve improving the quality of life in the community.
Byamungu Bazibuhe
Community Support Officer (Nakivale, Uganda)
Byamungu pursued entrepreneurship studies from 2019 until 2023, and in March 2023, joined Hello World. Their goal as CSO is to witness hub users acquire new skills and access educational materials loaded onto hub tablets. Byamungu aspires to see individuals from both near and far coming together to collaboratively address challenges through the free network.
Chehen Lama
Nepal Director and Engineer
Chehen is a ‘Serial Entrepreneur’ and founder of 7 companies. A self-confessed ‘tech geek’, he has over 17 years of experience in Information Technology. Chehen’s company “Everest Link”, Hello World’s IP partner in Nepal, operates the highest WIFI hotspot in the world at Everest Base Camp. He is a passionate advocate of making technology accessible to all. Despite his many ventures, Chehen volunteers much of his time leading and organizing Rural Connectivity and Community technology projects.
Dave Mugerwa
Director of International Technology and Engineering
David is a technology enthusiast with a keen interest in product and systems design, innovation and technical implementation. He has worked in education, agriculture, micro finance, micro insurance and social enterprises, principally focusing on ways in which technology can be used to improve efficiency in these fields and how data can inform operational decisions. He is always keen to devise new ways of solving problems.
Diana Acenge
Regional Office (Northern)
Aceng Diana proudly serves as the Regional Manager for the Northern Region within Project Hello World. They've dedicated nearly two years of their life to this organization, and during this time, have amassed a wealth of experience collaborating with our vibrant community. Diana considers herself a diligent and adaptable professional, always ready to roll up her sleeves and get the job done. They have a deep-rooted passion for community engagement and thrive on the exchange of innovative ideas with diverse individuals.
Dil Bahadur Tamang
Community Trainer, Nepal
Dil is a member of the tamang cast and grew up close to the Hello Hubs in Helambu. He is a talented trainer with great interpersonal skills and an expert in getting the best out of people. Dil was able to study social work and rural development with the help of his godfather and he now works hard to provide that opportunity for others.
Douglas Arinaitwe
Regional Coordinator, Southern Region, Uganda
Douglas completed high school. He has a great experience in handling children in refugee communities and has worked in refugee settlement for more than four years. He joined Hello World in 2020 as a Community Support Officer for Ruhoko Hello Hub in Nakivale. A role that enabled him support his community development. He enjoys socializing with the Hub communities.
Faith Atuhaire
Accountant
Faith is Ugandan and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. She works with both Imagine Her and Hello World. She has over 3 years’ experience in the accounting sector with specific focus on performing a wide variety of professional accounting duties. Her wide experience and commitment have enabled her to balance attention to detail and a hard-work ethic with a consultative touch.
Fiona Komugisha
Director of International Programmes & Implementation
Komugisha Fiona Esther has over 5 years’ experience in the community development sector focusing on women empowerment, reproductive health and education. She holds a Bachelor in Social Science from Kyambogo University. Fiona is a founder and Program Director for Imagine Her in which role she focuses on program development and team management.
She is also a part of the network of feminist activists, Kampala Lady Bosses, working to ensure that Ugandan women are given support and mentorship to improve their livelihood. Fiona is driven by her commitment to work towards positive change in communities.
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George Foster
Comms and Fundraising Coordinator
George went to university in Sheffield and since then has worked in publishing and finance, experience that has led him to be the Comms and Fundraising Coordinator at Hello World since June 2023.Outside of work George is a keen cyclist and all things on wheels. He looks forward to starting his own social enterprise one day.
Hillary Basemeza
Design and Training Engineer
Hilary describes himself as 'one proud product of Hello World in Uganda'. He first worked for Hello World as a taxi driver after dropping out of school due to tuition costs. Hilary then became a community representative, before learning everything there is to know about a Hello Hub. He now works as an engineer. He is currently completing a degree in software engineering at the University of Aptech in Uganda.
Hilary engages with many social transformation projects in his community as a volunteer, seeking to achieve a positive impact not for only this generation but for generations to come.
We work together.
Our approach is not traditional.
When we build, we collaborate in partnership with a community. We offer guidance on how to succeed in practice and how to make your work as respectful and effective as possible.
Where are we today?
Nakalama Primary School Hub
Adekokwok-Teo-Iam
Adyel boarding primary school
Best Future Centre
Bugabwe C/U Primary School Hub
Buloba Kitawuluzi
Bulubandi Primary School Hub
Busawula
Busiisi
Busoro
Bwikya
Canon Lawrence Demostration primary school
Chajjogang
Chaturale
Chauthe
Dhapsung
Gayaza
Gweri
Harugongo
Ichok
Iganga Boys Primary School Hub
Juru
Kabahinda
Kabazana Reception centre
Kabazana Women's Centre
Kabwohe community
Kakanipalchok
Karangura
Kashojwa Village
Katadoba
Kibati
Kibimba
Kibingo
Kihara Village
Kitegomba
Kitenga, A.
Kizungu
Kyamungwe Community
Kyassuma Village
Majuwa
Mugenyi
Nakawuka
Ndegeya
Nigale
Nsangi
Nyabukara
Olaka primary school
Opportunigee
Pating
Rubondo P/S
Rubondo Youth Centre
Ruhoko P/S
Rwengaju
Shiva Shakti school
Silinge
St James
Sursing
Tooro High
Unleashed
Youth Centre Base Camp
But it’s not just us and the communities.
A huge thank you to our all of our wonderful partners.
Without forming the key strategic partnerships on the ground, operationally, and commercially to fund our projects and communities across the globe, we wouldn’t be able to do the wonderful work that we do!
Partners
UNHCR
UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality. We are proud to be partnering with them in Bidibidi refugee camp in northern Uganda to deliver digital skills training alongside a Hello Hub.
UNHCR
MIT Solve
MIT SOLVE is a marketplace for social impact and social entrepreneurship, connecting startups with the funding and resources to solve global challenges. We are extremely proud to be selected as a S021 and S023 Solver Team
MIT Solve
N50 Project
The N50 Project is focused on enabling the next 50 % - 3.9 billion to become digitally included. N50 partners with organisations to close the divide and at Hello World we are working in coalition with other members to reach more marginalised communities.
N50 Project
Association for Progressive Communications
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is a network to empower individuals, organisations and social movements to use information and communications technologies to build strategic communities to contribute to human development and social justice. We are proud to partner with APC to reach more communities with our Hub model.
Association of Progressive Communications
60 Decibels
60 Decibels use quantitative and qualitative research methods to ask tens of thousands of beneficiaries across hundreds of social change organisations to judge, based on their own lived experience the materiality of the impact those organisations make to their lives. We are consistently in the top quintile of 60dB’s benchmarking overall as well as against both technology and education-related peers to Hello World.
60 Decibels
60 Decibels
60 Decibels use quantitative and qualitative research methods to ask tens of thousands of beneficiaries across hundreds of social change organisations to judge, based on their own lived experience the materiality of the impact those organisations make to their lives. We are consistently in the top quintile of 60dB’s benchmarking overall as well as against both technology and education-related peers to Hello World.
CARE
Funders
abrdn
In July 2021 we partnered with abrdn as they launched their new future-facing, client-supporting brand. Together we are building 64 new abrdn Hello Hubs across Uganda. Their multi-year support has allowed us to recruit new technical and support staff, revolutionising our capacity and allowing the leadership team to focus on development.
abrdn
Andan
The Andan Foundation is committed to improving the lives and dignity of refugees across the world and together we share the same drive to find solutions that promote refugees’ self-reliance and boost their resilience. So far we’re thrilled to have won two funding awards with them. The first funded four hub builds in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda. Our most recent funding award will help us expand into new countries with large refugee populations.
Andan
The Jingle Jam
Jingle Jam is the world's biggest online charity gaming event. Every year they raise millions of pounds for twelve charities and we are so delighted to be selected as one of the charities for 2023. Collectively we’re helping to raise over £4m during their two week streaming event this December.
The Jingle Jam
The Marr-Munning Trust
With the help of Marr-Munning’s funding from 2022 we were able to expand our hubs for the first time into Nepal by building eight hubs with a focus to create opportunities for work and livelihoods, where people can learn essential ICT skills better equipping them for life in the modern world of work.
The Marr-Munning Trust
UK Aid
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), UK Aid Direct supported our expansion into Nepal, together pursuing poverty reduction and meeting the United Nations's Global Goals.
UK Aid
UK Aid
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), UK Aid Direct supported our expansion into Nepal, together pursuing poverty reduction and meeting the United Nations's Global Goals.
Education Opportunity Founation
Technology Providers
Roke
Roke Telkom provides 24-hour Wi-Fi to every Hello Hub in Uganda. This vital partnership means that every Hub in Uganda has a fast reliable internet connection. Roke Telkom is Ugandan owned and operated and all of their knowledge goes into making every Hello Hub that much better.
Roke
WorldLink
WorldLink is the largest Internet and Network Service Provider in Nepal. With their help and guidance, we have taken Hub technology to communities that are close geographically but that take many hours to travel between. We look forward to growing this partnership to all areas of Nepal, there’s still lots more work to be done!
WorldLink
Onebillion
Onebillion is the software provider for our tablets, giving everyone the opportunity to access world class education and news sources. We’re proud to enable our users to communicate with the world and give them the chance to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
Onebillion
HostM
HostM is the clever software that allows the community to access the contents of the hubs in a secure, fast and reliable way. It’s an extremely important bridge to the community's knowledge and learning
HostM
Endless OS
Endless OS is a fast, powerful and easy to use operating system that helps make the user's experience on our tablets so effortless and engaging.
EndlessOS
Endless OS
Endless OS is a fast, powerful and easy to use operating system that helps make the user's experience on our tablets so effortless and engaging.
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Curious Learning
Implementation Partners
Imagine Her
Imagine Her, our operating partner in Uganda, provides young women, girls, and youth with the skills and resources to create meaningful change in their lives. Together our aim is to accelerate the power and potential of all our hub users via a digital connection to the world.
Imagine Her
Technology for All
Technology for All empowers low-income, underserved and vulnerable people through the tools of technology and we have partnered with them to help facilitate our hub builds across Nepal. They provide us with crucial local information, knowledge and support to implement our hub builds as seamlessly as possible.
Technology for All
Technology for All
Technology for All empowers low-income, underserved and vulnerable people through the tools of technology and we have partnered with them to help facilitate our hub builds across Nepal. They provide us with crucial local information, knowledge and support to implement our hub builds as seamlessly as possible.
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The Center for Information, Technology, and Development
UK Board of Trustees
Lopa Winters
Lopa is a medical doctor working in Leadership and Organisational Consulting with a two decade clinical background in child and family psychiatry. She believes our earliest experiences continue to colour how we show up in the systems around us and that we should never grow out of asking the all important ‘why’ questions. A keen advocate for equity in access to health and education; she is delighted to be part of Helloworld’s innovative and progressive approaches to working with marginalised communities.
Lopa Winters
Tom Adams
Tom is a co-founder of 60 Decibels. Tom has held various leadership roles across the public, private and charitable sectors. Immediately before 60dB Tom was the Chief Impact Officer at Acumen, and prior to that worked in Ethiopia and Nigeria for the Department for International Development. Tom has also worked for the Foreign Office, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and Credit Suisse. He holds a Masters degree (distinction) in Development Economics from SOAS.
Laura Harnett
Frances Baawuah
Dr Frances Baawuah (MBChB MRCP MRCGP DFSRH PGMedEd) is a General Practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience. Frances has shown leadership qualities since being awarded Head Girl at School. She continues to use these skills in her clinical work, and also as Partner of a 19,000 patient inner-city London Practice. She has recently been appointed as the clinical lead for her local Covid Response unit, as well as the Covid Schools surveillance study with Public Health England.
Frances Baawuah
Laura Harnett
Laura is a former strategy consultant (Deloitte, Booz) and retail director (Kingfisher, Selfridges). She is now an advisor, angel investor and founder of a sustainable cleaning brand (Seep). She loves working on all things digital and customer-centred, particularly when working with organisations with a strong purpose. Perhaps most importantly of all she is a mother of two and believes passionately in Hello World’s mission of closing the gap in access to education.
Marcus Exall
Marcus has been involved in Hello World since before the first hub was built. He has worked in the digital industry for the last 23 years, cutting his teeth just prior to the early days of the dotcom boom after an early career in sales and marketing in the UK & Japan. He built his own digital marketing business until its acquisition in 2011 and is an angel investor in, and advisor to, early-stage UK and international businesses.
Marcus Exall
Jonathon Asante
Jonathan Asante worked in the activity of investing in lower income countries for over twenty years. Through Footprints Africa he has focussed on ways to help small African businesses offer opportunity to the next generation of people. He spends time writing on issues of history and development and also investing in private and listed companies.
Stephanie Bruce
Stephanie
Lopa is a medical doctor working in Leadership and Organisational Consulting with a two decade clinical background in child and family psychiatry. She believes our earliest experiences continue to colour how we show up in the systems around us and that we should never grow out of asking the all important ‘why’ questions. A keen advocate for equity in access to health and education; she is delighted to be part of Helloworld’s innovative and progressive approaches to working with marginalised communities.
Stephanie Bruce
Jonathon Stadlen
Jonathan is an award-winning television producer, who set up an independent production company Knickerbockerglory in 2011, with the aim of being the first production company to share its profits with staff and freelancers, and giving to charity. In the last three years they have produced more documentary hours than any other company in the UK. In 2017 Knickerbockerglory were voted the best place to work in TV.
Jonathan Stadlen
USA Board Members
Liz Smith
Co-Founder & Chief Executive of EYElliance, Liz has spent the last 12 years working in international development. After 5 years with the UN Office of South-South Cooperation, Liz joined VisionSpring as Director of Business Development where she and Founder Jordan Kassalow explored collaboration to provide access to eyeglasses on a global scale. Liz is a graduate of the University of Vermont, a member of the Explorers Club, and two-time National Geographic Society grant recipient for her work documenting endangered song.
Liz Smith
Liz McEnaney
Liz has over fifteen years’ experience in historic preservation, urban design, and non-profit leadership. She has worked with community-based collaborators in locations ranging from New York City to New Delhi, India to Maputo, Mozambique. She is a co-founder of the urban design collaborative Design For. Previously, she served as Executive Director of Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation. Liz is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Liz McEnaney
Anna Southage
As an award-winning Writer-Director and Co-Founder of VR company, moVRshaker productions, Anna’s expertise lies in storytelling. Since 2016 she has also been Creative Director of ‘The Conversation’ - an annual live event hosted by Dame Emma Thompson in aid of the Helen Bamber Foundation, a charity that supports the survivors of trafficking and torture. She has created content for Human Rights advocacy across all media, and worked with both BAFTA and Oscar-winning talent as well as the National Youth Theatre (UK). In 2020 she scripted a BBC4 Radio Appeal which was made on Hello World’s behalf by actor, author and broadcaster, Stephen Fry.
Anna Southgate
Andrew Kimball