{"id":20,"date":"2026-01-27T11:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/256-youth-platform\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-02-18T06:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:41:48","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"improved-team-section\" id=\"it_69e1605c2993e\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"it-header text-center\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"it-title\">Meet Our Team<\/h2>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-subtitle\">256 Youth Platform is powered by a passionate group of young leaders, change-makers, and professionals united by a common purpose \u2014 to amplify youth voices, foster civic engagement, and drive sustainable development across Uganda. From our visionary Board of Directors to our dynamic Executive Team, every member brings unique expertise and unwavering commitment to building a better tomorrow for young people.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Tab Switcher -->\r\n        <div class=\"it-tabs-wrapper\">\r\n            <div class=\"it-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n                                <button\r\n                    class=\"it-tab-btn active\"\r\n                    data-target=\"it_69e1605c2993e_tab1\"\r\n                    role=\"tab\"\r\n                    aria-selected=\"true\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"it_69e1605c2993e_tab1\"\r\n                >\r\n                    Board of Directors                <\/button>\r\n                                <button\r\n                    class=\"it-tab-btn \"\r\n                    data-target=\"it_69e1605c2993e_tab2\"\r\n                    role=\"tab\"\r\n                    aria-selected=\"false\"\r\n                 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                         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dorothy-Akongo.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-360\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Dorothy Akongo<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Chair Person<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-360\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-360\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dorothy-Akongo.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Dorothy Akongo<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Chair Person<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        Dorothy Akongo serves as the Board Chair for +256 Youth Platform. She is the Research and Advocacy Manager and Project Coordinator for the ICLD Uganda Child Thrive Project at Busoga Health Forum. She also supports Fellowship\/Internship, Research and Advocacy. She is a public health specialist and a social scientist, and she also possesses a certificate in Good Clinical Practice, Monitoring and Evaluation, Evidence Based Policy, Community Policing, and Leadership and Management in Health. She enjoys working within the time line with commitment and positive energy. Humility and integrity are her core values, and she pays attention to details while working with people from different walks of life. She has strong interpersonal traits with the capability of working alone and within a team with minimal supervision. She possesses strong online and paper qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills. Her career objective is to improve health among individuals and communities through community mobilization, sensitization, project planning implementation, and management and active research. Her passion lies in maternal, child and adolescent health with a keen interest in early childhood development.\r\n\r\nIn her free time, she enjoys listening to music, dancing and spending time with family.                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr-Kharim-Mwebaza.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-361\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Dr. Kharim Mwebaza Muluya<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Treasurer<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-361\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-361\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr-Kharim-Mwebaza.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Dr. Kharim Mwebaza Muluya<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Treasurer<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Dr. Kharim Mwebaza Muluya is the Treasurer to the Board of +256 Youth Platform, He is the Assistant District Health Officer of Iganga District, He has a speciality in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH). He earned a PhD in Public Health from Kenyatta University and holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Health Services Management, along with a Bachelor\u2019s in Population and Environment Health from Islamic University in Uganda.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Elizabeth-Namara-.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-362\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Elizabeth Namara<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Secretary &amp; Communications Personnel<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-362\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-362\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Elizabeth-Namara-.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Elizabeth Namara<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Secretary &amp; Communications Personnel<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Elizabeth Namara is journalist and health communications practitioner. She serves as a Communications Officer at the Church of Uganda, Bwindi Community Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>She is a story teller. Over the last 5 years, she has participated in generating knowledge products for research studies and organizations. Elizabeth is passionate about using storytelling to bring to attention and advocate for social issues, including those related to community health.<\/p>\n<p>She is currently focusing on fundraising for Private-Not-For-Profit rural health facilities and managing donors.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mukalu-Mohamed-.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-363\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Mukalu Mohamed<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Member<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-363\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-363\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mukalu-Mohamed-.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Mukalu Mohamed<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Member<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Mukalu Mohamed is a dedicated professional with a passion for building strong teams and efficient systems to drive sustainable community development. With expertise in strategic planning and resource optimization, he has led impactful programs in health, youth empowerment, and capacity building.<\/p>\n<p>He holds a Master\u2019s in Public Health from Uganda Christian University and a Bachelor\u2019s in Guidance and Counselling from St. Lawrence University. Mukalu has served as Country Director for Safe Mothers Safe Babies, Director of +256 Youth Platform, and Program Manager with Communities for Childbirth International. He has also been a board member with the Uganda Village Project, a youth minister in Kigulu Chiefdom, and a lecturer at Makerere University Business School, Jinja Campus.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mukoti-Sayid.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-364\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Mukoti Sayid<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Member<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-364\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-364\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mukoti-Sayid.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Mukoti Sayid<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Member<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Sayid Mukoti is a dedicated community development professional with a strong background in child protection, youth empowerment, and social welfare. Currently serving as the District Community Development Officer (DCDO) of Iganga, he plays a key role in shaping policies and programs that enhance community well-being, particularly for vulnerable groups. With years of experience in public service, Sayid has been instrumental in implementing social development initiatives that address poverty, child welfare, and community resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Sayid served as the Iganga District Probation Officer, where he worked tirelessly to protect children&#8217;s rights, mediate family disputes, and oversee juvenile justice matters. His passion for youth empowerment led him to co-found the +256 Youth Platform, an organization that champions youth leadership, economic empowerment, and social change. Through this initiative, he has mentored and supported young people in Iganga, helping them access skills training, business opportunities, and civic engagement platforms. Sayid continues to be a driving force in community development, advocating for inclusive policies and sustainable youth programs.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-grid -->\r\n                    <\/div><!-- .it-panel -->\r\n        <!-- DEBUG TAB 2: Category \"executive-team\" | Found: 4 posts | Query vars: Array\n(\n    [post_type] => team\n    [posts_per_page] => -1\n    [post_status] => publish\n    [orderby] => date\n    [order] => ASC\n    [suppress_filters] => \n    [no_found_rows] => \n    [tax_query] => Array\n        (\n            [0] => Array\n                (\n                    [taxonomy] => team_category\n                    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                  data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-365\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Diana Wesesa<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Executive Team Lead<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-365\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas 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   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Diana-Wesesa.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Diana Wesesa<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Executive Team Lead<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Diana Wesesa is a development professional with experience in project management, community engagement, and inclusive education. Based in Iganga, Uganda, she holds a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Development Studies from Makerere University and has completed multiple leadership and digital skills trainings.<\/p>\n<p>At +256 Youth Platform, Diana provides overall leadership and coordination of youth-led and community programs. Previously, as a Building Tomorrow Fellow, she led the <em>Roots to Rise<\/em> program in four underserved primary schools, supporting teachers through the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach and strengthening community engagement to improve school enrollment and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Diana is also an active volunteer with the Rotaract Club of Iganga, where she has led initiatives that supported over 600 primary learners to stay in school. She is known for her inclusive leadership, strong partnerships, and commitment to sustainable community development.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mali-Ronald.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-366\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Mali Ronald<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Head of Programs<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-366\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-366\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mali-Ronald.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Mali Ronald<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Head of Programs<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Mali Ronald is the Head of Programs at +256 Youth Platform, providing leadership in the design, coordination, and monitoring of youth and community-focused programs in eastern Uganda. He has over five years of experience in social work and community development, with a strong focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, psychosocial support, child protection, and community health promotion.<\/p>\n<p>He has led and supported donor-funded initiatives in partnership with organizations such as PEPFAR and GIZ, overseeing program implementation, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Mali holds a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Community Based Rehabilitation from Kyambogo University and has additional training in monitoring and evaluation, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and community development. He is fluent in English, Luganda, Lusoga, and Kiswahili and is committed to advancing youth empowerment and health equity.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/team-female.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-367\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Mapengo Sharifa<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Administration and Finance Officer<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-367\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-367\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/team-female.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Mapengo Sharifa<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Administration and Finance Officer<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Mapengo Sharifa serves as the Administration and Finance Officer at +256 Youth Platform, where she supports organizational operations, financial management, and accountability systems. She has a background in accounting and plays a key role in budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and administrative coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Sharifa is passionate about community work and committed to ensuring that resources are managed transparently and efficiently to support youth empowerment and community development initiatives. Her work strengthens organizational systems and contributes to the effective delivery of programs that create lasting impact in communities.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-right -->\r\n                            <\/div><!-- .it-modal-inner -->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- modal -->\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"it-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                    <!-- Card image area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tatumwa-Desmond-Benjamin.jpg\" class=\"it-card-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                        \r\n                        <!-- Hover overlay with quick-links -->\r\n                        <div class=\"it-card-overlay\">\r\n                            <div class=\"it-quick-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-quick-link it-profile-trigger\"\r\n                                    data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                                    data-bs-target=\"#itModal-368\"\r\n                                    title=\"Full Profile\">\r\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/button>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Card text area -->\r\n                    <div class=\"it-card-body\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"it-member-name\">Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"it-member-role\">Research, Learning &amp; Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n                                                <button\r\n                            type=\"button\"\r\n                            class=\"it-btn-profile\"\r\n                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\r\n                            data-bs-target=\"#itModal-368\"\r\n                        >View Profile <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-1\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><!-- .it-card -->\r\n\r\n                <!-- ===== Modal ===== -->\r\n                <div class=\"modal fade it-modal\" id=\"itModal-368\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered\">\r\n                        <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"it-modal-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\r\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"it-modal-inner\">\r\n                                <!-- Left: photo + contact -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-left\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-img-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/256\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tatumwa-Desmond-Benjamin.jpg\" class=\"it-modal-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div><!-- .it-modal-left -->\r\n\r\n                                <!-- Right: bio + social -->\r\n                                <div class=\"it-modal-right\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-name-block\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"it-modal-name\">Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin<\/h3>\r\n                                        <p class=\"it-modal-role\">Research, Learning &amp; Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"it-modal-bio\">\r\n                                        <p>Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin is a health professional and communications specialist with experience across nursing, public health programs, research, and youth-led community initiatives. 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