Meet the Team
We believe the most successful development stems from local expertise and connections. Our founder is from Northern Uganda, and our team is made up of men & women with roots in the communities we work in. We also have local School Management Committees that help govern our schools.
Deki Foundation Uganda is an NGO registered in Uganda
CEO and Founder
Etyang Fred (aka Bob)
Fred makes sure everything is running smoothly across the organization. You can find him managing school construction, making sure staff get paid, troubleshooting problems, and developing relationships that advance our plans for growth and sustainability.
Fred has a certificate in IT from Makerere University, a diploma in Information Technology Business from Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and 5 years of experience in construction.
Teachers and Support Staff
Deki schools run off of a strong team of local staff, hired from the surrounding community including:
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Deputy Director
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Nahla Head Teacher
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Hayden Head Teacher
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30 Teachers
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Support staff including cooks, guards and cleaners
The schools are also managed by School Management Committees
Our US Board of Directors
The majority of our funding comes from generous foundations, churches, groups and individuals based in the United States. We are registered as Deki, Inc., a 501c3 Organization in the US and have a US Board of Directors that helps govern the organization. They provide valuable support and oversight to ensure our organization is financially accountable and sustainable.
Shauna Davidson
Co-Founder and Board Chair
Matt Leask
Treasurer and Secretary
Tom Larsen
Fundraising Chair