Executive Team
Moisa Morrison Saidu
Co-Founder & Senior International Development Leader
Moisa Saidu is Co-Founder of the Jumuiya Foundation and a senior international development leader with over 18 years of experience designing and delivering high-impact programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. His journey began in 2008 at an Initiatives of Change leadership training in South Africa, which inspired him to found Workshop for Africa (W4A) — a Pan-African movement grounded in ethical leadership and community ownership. Moisa brings a deep understanding of post-conflict recovery, youth empowerment, and cross-continental partnership building to everything JDF does.
Irene Oroma
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Irene Oroma is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Jumuiya Development Foundation. She is a scholar, education specialist, and language (TESOL) expert with over 20 years of experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa. Irene leads JDF's Uganda operations and holds a deep commitment to community-centred development. Her leadership ensures that communities remain at the heart of every project — learning together, building together, and shaping their own futures.
Leadership Profiles
Moisa Morrison Saidu
Co-Founder & Senior International Development Leader
Moisa Saidu is Co-Founder of the Jumuiya Foundation and a senior international development leader with over 18 years of experience designing and delivering high-impact programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. His journey began in 2008 at an Initiatives of Change leadership training in South Africa, which inspired him to found Workshop for Africa (W4A) — a Pan-African movement grounded in ethical leadership and community ownership. Moisa brings a deep understanding of post-conflict recovery, youth empowerment, and cross-continental partnership building to everything JDF does.
Irene Oroma
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Irene Oroma is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Jumuiya Development Foundation. She is a scholar, education specialist, and language (TESOL) expert with over 20 years of experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa. Irene leads JDF's Uganda operations and holds a deep commitment to community-centred development. Her leadership ensures that communities remain at the heart of every project — learning together, building together, and shaping their own futures.
Our Core Values
Ethical Leadership
We model the values we promote — integrity, accountability, and transparent governance.
Accountable Citizenship
We believe every person has a role to play in shaping their community and society.
Rights-Based Development
We uphold the dignity, rights, and agency of every individual we work with.
Collaboration
We build genuine partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared goals.
Inclusivity
We prioritise the voices and needs of women, youth, and marginalised groups.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and remain open to new tools and ideas from communities and partners.
Join Our Team
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