Our Team
Real people.
Real commitment.
Real change.
HH Leadership Team
Guiding the vision. Supporting leaders. Creating lasting impact.
Laurie Whiting
HH International Director
Laurie leads HH’s global vision and strategy, building partnerships and ensuring resources create meaningful, sustainable impact.
Castro Oriba
HH Director over Africa
Castro oversees HH initiatives across Africa, empowering leaders, strengthening communities, and advancing the HH vision.
Mark Wantoe
Assistant HH Director over Africa
Mark supports daily operations and leader development across Africa, helping ideas become real, lasting projects.
African HH Community Leaders Council
A council of trusted African leaders who meet quarterly to counsel, encourage, and provide guidance.
Together, they help other HHs see the vision and live the philosophy.
Prince Mensah
Ghana
Hometown Humanitarian in Ghana using custom school uniforms and community support to keep young people in school.
Godfrey Lufafa
Uganda
Founder & Director, Generations Root Foundation | Former Busoga Kingdom Senior Tourism Officer | Mentoring youth in environmental education & stewardship.
Linkar Cyrus
Liberia
Founder, Linkar Empowerment Initiative | Championing gender equality & sustainable livelihoods for single mothers | Driven by equity to create lasting social change.
Memory Lipengah
Zimbwabwe
Founder of Serene Cloth Pads, empowering women and girls in Zimbabwe with eco-friendly reusable pads. Restoring period dignity and health while creating sustainable local impact.
Proviah T.
Uganda
Community Leader & Business Coach | Project Hamba & Big Ocean Women | Empowering families through dignity, education, and economic skill-building.
Noah Hachijika Jr.
Zambia
Founder of Hope Harvest. Committed to relieving hunger and building self-reliant communities through education, innovation, and sustainable development initiatives.
We Are United By Our Commitment To:
Empower Local Leaders
We believe local leaders know their communities best.
Build Lasting Impact
We focus on solutions that create real and sustainable change.
Act with Integrity
We lead with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Work in Partnership
We collaborate across borders to achieve more together.
Invest in the Future
We equip the next generation to lead and inspire.
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