Who we are
Our Team
We are a collective of community-rooted experts, rebellious thinkers, and compassionate doers united by one belief: dignity is non-negotiable.
Restetuta KayondoCEO President
A fearless humanitarian and social entrepreneur, founded Ushindi after witnessing how systemic injustice devastated communities. A former nurse and a mother, she combines grassroots wisdom with disruptive innovation. She still spends 200 days yearly in the field, declaring: "Poverty isn’t a lack of resources—it’s a lack of voice, and we’re changing that."
Lillian MasembeDirector
A visionary leader who blends fierce advocacy with compassionate action. With 5 years of experience empowering marginalized communities, she champions participatory development—ensuring women’s voices shape every program. Whether negotiating with policymakers or working alongside field staff, she leads with quiet strength, turning systemic barriers into opportunities for innovation.
Kayondo JimmyDirector Project Cordinator
A strong team leader who inspires through action, fosters collaboration, and drives results with empathy and clarity.He leads by example—communicating vision with passion while empowering others to grow. Adaptable yet decisive, he balances big-picture strategy with attention to individual strengths, creating an environment where challenges become opportunities for innovation.
Imelda Radmall Director Director
Is a dynamic force for change, blending sharp strategic vision with deep community roots. A former social worker turned movement-builder, she’s renowned for turning forgotten villages into models of sustainable development. Her secret? “The three Fs”: Fierce advocacy (she’s taken on corrupt officials), Faithful listening (weekly “ground truth” meetings with beneficiaries), and Fearless innovation (like launching Africa’s first mobile cancer registry).
Lwasa FrancisDirector
A visionary who bridges grassroots wisdom with systemic change. Known for dismantling bureaucracy with radical transparency and nurturing staff like family, he measures success by lives transformed, not reports filed.
Stacey Director
Colleagues describe her leadership as “a rare mix of steel and grace” – equally comfortable in boardrooms and mud-walled clinics. Under her guidance, Ushindi has tripled its impact while maintaining an all-women senior leadership team – because she knows real progress happens when those most affected lead the way.
Mercy NabukenyaSecretary
Our Aim
To break systemic cycles of suffering by empowering marginalized communities with dignity-driven solutions in healthcare, education, and economic justice