Kwesiga Byron Elijah – Chairperson
A community-driven faith leader from Entebbe Christian Centre, Pastor Elijah brings hands-on experience in child education, family welfare, and rural outreach. His passion for mentoring youth and supporting vulnerable families through church and school networks reflects RISE Anew’s belief in education-first empowerment and local leadership.

Prince Nehemiah – Founder & Executive Director
A seasoned humanitarian aid and development professional, Prince Nehemiahhas served in some of the world’s most challenging contexts—including Afghanistan, South Sudan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
Through years of frontline experience, he discovered a powerful truth: even in the heart of crisis, people are resourceful, determined, and eager to rebuild their lives.
This realization challenged the traditional humanitarian model of prolonged aid dependency. Instead, Prince pioneered early recovery within the crisis phase—helping communities access the tools, training, and opportunities to take charge of their own recovery. From this vision, RISE Anew was born.

Abishiag Wabwire – Secretary
An advocate for gender justice and youth empowerment, Abbie brings strong legal expertise and extensive field experience. Her work with FIDA Uganda bridges policy and grassroots action—helping RISE Anew promote practical, rights-based initiatives that strengthen the voices and opportunities of women and youth.

Michael Ofwono Oketcho – Treasurer
A seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience, Michael has led financial management for NGOs in South Sudan and Uganda. His accounting expertise and commitment to transparency ensure that RISE Anew’s resources are managed with integrity, efficiency, and accountability.

Elaete Phillipah – Corporate Partnerships Lead
An investment specialist passionate about impact-driven finance, Phillipah supports women-led and youth-led enterprises to become investment-ready. Her expertise in fundraising, governance, and financial structuring strengthens RISE Anew’s efforts to connect grassroots ventures with sustainable capital and mentorship opportunities.