Our People

Give Us Wings Board of Directors

Give Us Wings board members are stewards of our mission and resources. They play an active role in defining and reviewing our mission. Board members set policy and ensure that the organization has adequate resources to carry out its mission. The Board oversees and directs the Executive Director and the organization. It also consults and collaborates with the Give Us Wings Uganda National Advisory Team.

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Give Us Wings U.S. Staff - St. Paul, MN

  • Peter Carlson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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  • Betsy Davies

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Give Us Wings Uganda Staff - Tororo, Uganda

  • Alweny Grace Mary

    FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER

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  • Mukimba Winnie

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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  • Anthony Munene

    HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

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  • Paul Odiit

    FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

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  • Ijaa James

    CLINICAL OFFICER

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  • Edinasi Tumusime

    NURSING OFFICER - NURSING

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  • Esther Nambozo

    NURSING OFFICER - MIDWIFERY

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  • Esther Akiror

    NURSING ASSISTANT

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  • Amos Odongtho

    LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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  • Fred Ayet

    MAINTENANCE OFFICER

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  • Everlyne Tibwaga

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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  • Salume Akello

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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  • Betty Akello

    STAFF WELFARE OFFICER

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  • Hellen Nafula

    STAFF WELFARE OFFICER

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  • Ruth Awor

    STAFF WELFARE OFFICER

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  • Ochulu Ferdinard

    DRIVER

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National Advisory Team

The National Advisory Team is a group of Ugandan community leaders who give of their time and expertise to advise Give Us Wings on matters related to Ugandan law, human resources, culture, fundraising and much more. They are dedicated to the mission of Give Us Wings and help us to make the most of resources in our partner communities.

  • Sr. Connie Bwire, Asst District Health Office-Maternal/Child Health, Tororo District Health Office

  • Ecidu Joseph, Programmes Manager, WorldVision

  • Etiang Benjamin, Inspector of Schools, retired

  • Isaraza Jimmy, Regional Marketing Manager, MTN

  • Namono Betty, Principle Human Resource Officer, Manafwa District Government Office

  • Onawe Geoffrey, Youth and People with Disabilities Representative, Tororo District Government Office

Our Core Values

  • Motivated by Compassion


    ● We welcome everyone and treat them with dignity.

    ● We work to bring light, cheer, and kindness to the world.

    ● We strive to think of the greater good over our own interests.

  • Love Being a Part of a Team


    ● We know where we fit in the big picture.

    ● We are humble and willing to be open with others.

    ● We listen and communicate with respect.

  • Bring Excellence


    ● We go above and beyond in our work.

    ● We calmly approach challenges with creativity, resourcefulness, and wisdom.

  • Earn Trust & Keep It


    ● Honesty is always expected.

    ● Corruption is never acceptable.