Sponsorship Spotlight: Journey to Uganda
Thursday, November 27th at 7:00pm ET
Host & Speakers
Speakers
Jeremiah Nyagah
National Director, World Vision Uganda
Jeremiah is a seasoned development executive with over 25 years of experience in humanitarian and international development, currently serving as the National Director for World Vision Uganda. He holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Management, an Honours Degree in Development Studies, and a Bachelor of Education, alongside professional certifications in leadership and project management. Passionate about ethical leadership, governance, and community transformation, he has served on several boards and mentors young leaders through FOCUS, Vessel of Honour, and YALI. Guided by Colossians 3:23–24, Jeremiah leads with faith and integrity, empowering others and advocating for the well-being of vulnerable children.
Charles Yoocira
Karamoja Program Manager, World Vision Uganda
Charles Yoocira is a seasoned community development specialist with extensive experience in program design, management, and evaluation, currently serving as Programme Manager for World Vision Uganda in the Karamoja Region. He holds a Postgraduate Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Community Development, and is pursuing a Master’s in Climate Change Management at the University of Edinburgh. Passionate about empowering vulnerable communities, Charles has served in diverse roles within World Vision and other organizations, focusing on household transformation and child well-being. Recognized as Employee of the Year (FY24) and Hero’s Champion (FY25), he is driven by faith, resilience, and a commitment to holistic community transformation. Charles is married to Nancy, and they are blessed with three children—Stanley, Leanne, and Rachel.
Jennifer Oketta
Area Program Coordinator, World Vision Uganda
Jennifer Oketta is a dedicated community development professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from Gulu University and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management. Passionate about improving the lives of children and marginalized communities, she brings strong expertise in community mobilization, child welfare, project planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. Jennifer has extensive experience working with children and youth through outreach programs, inclusive development initiatives, and educational and recreational activities in Awach Area Program, where she manages a team of three. Deeply faith-driven, she also serves as the staff spiritual focal person for the WVU Karamoja cluster, embodying compassion, joy, and a commitment to sustainable community transformation.
Host
Allison Alley
CEO & President, World Vision Canada
Allison Alley is the newly appointed President and CEO of World Vision Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership with an emphasis in International Development and Urban Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master of Business Administration from Ivey Business School. Allison and her husband, Tommy, live in London, Ontario and have two daughters. Previously with Compassion International for over 12 years, Allison is motivated by my faith to see love, compassion, justice, and peace advance around the world so that children, families, and communities are transformed.
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