we are
change
makers

Our Story
in the beginning


the evolution of musana
Musana’s mantra over the years has become okusoma tekukoma, meaning “learning never ends” in Luganda, Uganda’s national language. The road that has led to where Musana is today has been full of challenges and learning curves. Our progress in so many ways has come from trial and error, being fearless of making changes when we have made mistakes. As a result, we have continuously learned the greatest needs of the community and how to work with the people to combat the barriers standing in the way of effective development. One of our first and greatest lessons was that the community did not need another orphanage or children’s home, that would become a “drop-off” spot for parents and guardians who believed their children were better off in the hands of institutions linked to foreign aid.
In 2010, recognizing our impeding action in creating Musana Children’s Home, we changed our name to Musana Community Development Organization (MCDO), a national NGO in Uganda and a 501(c)3 in the United States. The name change was aligned with our evolving mission and vision to tackle one of Uganda’s greatest challenges, the dependency mentality. Read more about The Challenge.


musana today
Our Team
board of directors
Ugandan Local Board
Ugandan Board Members
- Chairperson: Loida Nambi
- Secretary: Haril Kazindra
- Treasurer: Andrea Kazindra
- Beth Baleke
- Dr. Peter Kawanguzi
- Edward Kimalyo
- Beatrice Tanaguza
U.S. Funding Board
- President: Leigh Dunn
- VP: Tracy Pirnack
- Treasurer: Seth Gunderson
- John Sawyer
- Justin Mihalcin
- AJ Bourg
- PJ Martin
- Keith Kasten
- Aaron Metz
U.S. Advisory Board Members
- David Morrison
- Pat Pauline
- Stew Pirnack
- Bob Rensink
- Don Dolifka
- Bob Moser
staff
Musana is not solely a group of people working to empower the people of Uganda. Our team is made up of 509 Ugandan employees. These local leaders are igniting economic and social change by championing our core values of local leadership, sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and accountability.
Uganda Team

Haril Kazindra
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Juliet Angwech
Head of Musana’s Empowerment Center
Carol Agasha
Technical Manager, Musana Health Center
Dr. Ivan Munigwa
Medical Officer
Dr. Jesse Naaya
Head Clinician/ Medical Officer
Edward Maganda
Social Worker
Esther Agwang
Head Teacher at Kamuli Nursery & Primary
Florence Nabaganzi
Social Worker
Harun Wansadha
Sol View Chef & Guesthouse Manager
Henry Ngobi
Head Teacher at Busei Nursery & Primary
Irene Nakagolo
Head of Nursery Section at Busei Primary Campus
Isaac Mugabi
Procurement Officer
Joash Paul Ndizaawa
Social Worker
John Mary Mungere
Financial Controller
Mike Nalugoda
Technical Manager, Primary Schools
Moses Ntawu
Principal at Kaliro Primary Campus
Jude Asiimwe Tadeo
Sol View General Manager
Patrick Nsubuga
Dental Officer
Patrick Opolot
Sol View Store and Procurement Manager
Phillip Aine
Accounts Officer
Susan Akunu
Administrative Manager
Susan Kibodyo
Hospital Administrative Assistant
Yona Ibanda
Public Relations & Senior Advisor
Onesmus Owakabi
Medical Officer
Susan Lubwama
Deputy Head Teacher at Musana Vocational High School
Simon Peter Gwok Okungu
Head Teacher at Musana Vocational High School
Prossy Acan
HR Manager
Joseph Opolot
Guest Relations Officer
Herbert Kyewuta
Head Teacher at Bukona Nursery & PrimaryStateside Team

Andrea Kazindra
Co-Founder/Executive Director
Leah Pauline
Co-Founder
Erin Moser
Development Director
Cory Wolven
Communications & Marketing Director
Tami Hall
Operations Manager
Susie Knight
Community Engagement Coordinator
Kelly MacDonald
Merchandise and Volunteer Coordinator
Ellen Conner
Bookkeeper
Nicole Unger
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