Restore Hope for Vulnerable Children is led by a multidisciplinary team of refugee and host-community leaders with lived experience, supported by some external members who believe in our mission. Everyone in our team is committed to child protection, education, family reintegration and community development at Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Meet The Team

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Kaka Ismail

Project Manager

Provides project management, coordination and oversight of programme delivery.

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Kamaka Usif

Programme Supervisor

Provides field supervision, quality assurance, and oversight of activities.

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Patrick Nyungolo

Founder & Director

Provides overall leadership, strategic direction and oversight of programmes.

Etabo Assa

Operations Manager

Provides operational co-ordination, logistical support and oversight of implementation.

Cadeau Samuel

Programme Coordinator

Provides programme co-ordination, field support, and oversight of activities.

Sayad M. Ali Bilgrami

Project Manager

Provides fundraising leadership, partnership development and oversight of donor management.

Amy Stevens

Director of Relationships

Provides partnership development, stakeholder engagement and oversight of communications.

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Francis Kodige

Financial Lead

Provides financial management, accountability and oversight of resources.

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