Who We Are

Our Leadership

Meet the team guiding our strategy, operations, and accountability. Each leader brings deep local knowledge and a commitment to community-led development.

Leadership

Dr. Moris Chris Ongom

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Morris Chris Ongom is a Ugandan organizational leader, youth development expert, and social entrepreneur who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of GLOFORD Uganda. He founded the organization with a vision of empowering young people and transforming communities through innovation, leadership, education, governance, climate action, and economic empowerment initiatives. Under his leadership, GLOFORD Uganda has expanded its impact across Northern Uganda and beyond through partnerships with international development organizations and community-based programs. Dr. Ongom is also recognized for promoting youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. He has represented GLOFORD Uganda in international engagements, including business and innovation exchange programs aimed at strengthening local solutions for African communities. Dr Benson Obua-Ogwal Dr. Benson Obua-Ogwal is a Ugandan leadership consultant, former Member of Parliament, educator, and governance specialist who serves as the Board Chairperson of GLOFORD Uganda. He provides strategic leadership and oversight to the organization, supporting its mission of empowering youth, strengthening governance, and promoting inclusive community development. With experience working with organizations such as UNICEF, PLAN Uganda, and UNDP, Dr. Obua-Ogwal brings extensive expertise in leadership, policy, and community transformation. Through his guidance, GLOFORD Uganda continues to strengthen programs in governance, education, health, environment, and poverty reduction, especially among vulnerable communities in Northern Uganda.

Peter Ochieng

Programs Director

Peter oversees all program implementation, ensuring quality delivery and community engagement across all regions.

Mary Akoth

Finance & Operations Manager

Mary ensures financial transparency and operational excellence across the organization.

Board

Dr. Benson Obua-Ogwal

Board Chairperson

Dr. Benson Obua-Ogwal is a Ugandan leadership consultant, former Member of Parliament, educator, and governance specialist who serves as the Board Chairperson of GLOFORD Uganda. He provides strategic leadership and oversight to the organization, supporting its mission of empowering youth, strengthening governance, and promoting inclusive community development. With experience working with organizations such as UNICEF, PLAN Uganda, and UNDP, Dr. Obua-Ogwal brings extensive expertise in leadership, policy, and community transformation. Through his guidance, GLOFORD Uganda continues to strengthen programs in governance, education, health, environment, and poverty reduction, especially among vulnerable communities in Northern Uganda.

Staff

David Ssempa

Communications Lead

David tells the stories of impact, managing our brand presence and community outreach communications.

Emmanuel Bua

ICT Officer

Bua Emmanuel is a Ugandan ICT professional, digital communications specialist, and creative media personnel currently serving as the ICT Officer at GLOFORD Uganda. He supports the organization in digital transformation, website management, social media management, graphic design, content creation, livestreaming, ICT systems support, and organizational communications. At GLOFORD Uganda, Emmanuel plays a key role in strengthening the organization’s online visibility and digital engagement through platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and X (Twitter). He has also contributed to the design of reports, publicity materials, organizational branding, and coverage of community projects and development activities across Uganda.