Our team is the heart of SOFERES. Comprising passionate, skilled, and dedicated women and allies, we work together to empower refugee women and girls to rebuild their lives with confidence and independence. Each member brings unique experiences, expertise, and a shared commitment to social justice, education, and economic empowerment.
At SOFERES, our team is the driving force behind our mission to empower refugee women and girls. As a refugee women-led organization, our Board, staff, and volunteers are primarily composed of individuals with lived experiences as refugees, ensuring that our programs remain community-driven and deeply rooted in local needs.
Board Members
Azina Omari
Board Member
Community-focused leader passionate about empowerment.
Ivonne Issa
Board Member
Committed to strengthening SOFERES’s impact and sustainability.
Masoka Chantal
Secretary
Dedicated advocate for refugee rights and organizational.
Mwasiti Hassan
Chairperson
Visionary leader advocating for refugee women’s empowerment.
Rosine Amani
Board Member
Women’s rights advocate dedicated to social transformation.
Safi Mwenebitu
Treasurer
Financial strategist ensuring transparency in operations.
Staff and Volunteers
Borel Kambuji
M&E Officer
Ensuring financial accountability and accuracy.
Chanceline Nyota
Mentor
Supporting refugee girls’s growth through mentorship and training.
Damiano Amisi
Executive Director
Passionate leader driving SOFERES’s mission and vision.
Elizabeth Juma
Cleaner
Maintaining a clean and welcoming workspace at SOFERES.
Kiza Maisha
Logistic Officer
Ensuring smooth logistics and operational support for programs.
Leah Asonge
Cleaner
Ensuring hygiene and order within SOFERES’s facilities.
Mitamba Jumapili
Mentor
Encouraging resilience and confidence in refugee communities.
Mutuyimana Francoise
Program Manager
Skilled program manager empowering refugee communities effectively.
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Mutuyimana Francoise
Program Officer
Skilled program manager empowering refugee communities effectively.
Precious Maluba
Program Officer
Expert in financial management and organizational efficiency.
Rehema Shamavu
Accountant
Ensuring financial accountability and accuracy in SOFERES’s operations.
Uhana Agath
Mentor
Guiding and empowering refugee women towards self-reliance.
Veronica Ibungu
Mentor
Passionate about mentoring and uplifting women and girls.
Yanyumviye Divine
Mentor
Dedicated mentor fostering leadership and skills development.