Nothing is possible without community leadership.

Jo Henderson joined Hello World in May 2022 after 15 years working internally on a range of humanitarian and development issues. She has vast experience developing strategy, policy and programmes across a number of sectors.

She has worked across government, large humanitarian and development organisations, smaller NGOs and as a consultant and welcomes bringing this experience to Hello World to shape our strategy, programmes and impact.

Johnny is a professional photographer and former Lieutenant Colonel in the Gurkhas.

Although the Army kept Johnny busy, with service in Iraq, Bosnia, West Africa, the Far East and Nepal, his passion for photography persisted. He founded and ran a number of photographic clubs, sharing his knowledge and developing his skills.

Having completed two years in Nepal as Field Director of the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Johnny left the army to pursue a career in photography. Johnny has worked with a broad range of clients, from Coca-Cola, Lidl and EFG to members of the Royal Family, Hello World and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

Katrin is an award-winning human rights expert whose work has spanned political theatre and grass-roots international development, for over two decades. In her time in the arts she held leading roles including Producer for The Culture Project, New York's home of socially conscious theatre, and Producer at MahWaf Theatre for whom she won an Edinburgh Fringe First. She also produced and developed multiple events for leading human rights organisations including The UN (OCHA), NY University Centre for Global Affairs, and NY Public Library.  Katrin was the Producer and Director of Development of Speak Truth To Power for The R F. Kennedy Memorial and she has led community-based development programmes across Nigeria and Ethiopia for organisations including Management Sciences For Health and the World Bank. It is during her time living and working across Africa that she co-founded the Bwari Soap Co. and founded Projects for All, precursor to Hello World.

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.

Jessie is hard working and eager to learn, his varied work experience has led him to Hello World where he protects our offices. Jessie is an animal lover and introduced us to Mario and Mitchone, our guard dogs.

Melina, Team Lead Nepal is a fresh graduate from the Department of Conflict, Peace and Development Studies of Tribhuvan University, Nepal. She has been involved in the development sector for the past 5 years through a number of NGOs and INGOs in Nepal. Her passion for doing something for the community and giving back to the community made her shift from her engineering background into the development sector. She aims to make society a better place for everyone.

Godfrey holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Technology from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China. He has worked in the Education, and Information Technology sectors for over six years. He enjoys building data-driven solutions, developing web applications, training people in Information Technology skills, and supporting innovations that make the world a better place.

Nathan is a Digital Content Producer and his goal is to attract an African and international audience through moving short films and documentaries that convey the story of Africa's positive evolution. He wants to demonstrate the power of locally developed ideas that are lifting Africa out of poverty and into wealth.

He enjoys writing blogs, creating graphics, developing and editing short videos and film stories to inspire hope. He loves staying informed and is always open to new learning and coaching opportunities. He also enjoys reading, travelling, and attempting new things from time to time.

Nathan Okiror is a Community Development Practitioner from Uganda with over 7 years’ experience in the community development sector focusing on education, refugees and women’s empowerment. He founded Imagine Her, a non-profit working group to leverage the power and potential of every girl and woman to work towards sustainable development in their own communities.

He is also the Co-Founder & Country Director for Pangea Publishing. He is guided by the principle that one life changed initiates a pattern of change in any community.

Ned has a Master’s Degree in International Development from the University of Bristol. He has managed staff in the busy restaurant industry and has worked as a campaign manager. A commitment to volunteering brought him to Hello World where he first worked as a community engagement officer in the Nakivale refugee settlement and the Kampala region. A love of travel and long-distance hiking has taken him around the world.

Paul Oluka works as an Associate Engineer- specialising in maintenance for Hello World, He is an enthusiastic quality controller, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational and training skills. He has a clear understanding of engineering and is motivated to learn, grow and excel in the industry providing quality results.

Rabiraj studied Computer Engineer & Psychology and is a System Designer & IoT Developer by profession. Following the process of Break-Make-Innovate, he strives to provide innovative solutions to the demands of the community. With seven years of experience working in the education technology sector, he has contributed to the development of curriculums on a national level while also providing mentorship to the young minds of Nepal on various indigenous and cutting-edge technologies.

When free from the confines of his profession, he loves hiking around the hills of Kathmandu valley and dabbling in poetry.