Global Kimeeza II: Participants

Constance Abwoyo has a degree in Development Studies from Gulu University. She is a social worker for the Caritas Gulu Archdiosese, working specifically with formerly abducted girls.
Alice Aduni works with Bead for Life in Kampala, Uganda.
Lydia Miriam Ameja is pursuing a degree in Development Studies from Gulu University.
Kris Ansin is a senior at George Washington University majoring in Biological Anthropology. He is the President of the GWU chapter of the Student Movement for Real Change.
Fred Baguma has a degree in International Relations with post-graduate work in Peace and Conflict Resolution. He works with the Youth Revival Association to promote peace and conduct conflict analysis.
Miriam Doud Bako is a student at Gulu University.
Jumadari Bintishe volunteers with the Helping Hands Medical Fellowship program in Namuwongo, working on environmental, hygiene and HIV/AIDS issues.
Cecily David is a senior at Berkeley University majoring in Social Welfare and minoring in African-American Studies. She will soon move to Haifa, Israel to volunteer with the BahaÕi World Center.
Meredith Falzone is a senior at Hamilton College majoring in Public Policy. She hopes that through the Kimeeza, she will learn more ways to inform and empower others to get involved.
Kirema Garcia-Reyes is a senior at Tufts University majoring in International Relations with a focus on Global Conflict, Cooperation and Justice, and Community Health. She studied abroad in Cape Town.
Brooke Jordan is a sophomore at Pitzer College majoring in International/Intercultural Studies with a focus in Third World Studies. She works with Bead for Life.
Twalib Kabali has a certificate in Basic Counselling and Guidance. He is the Store Manager for the Namuwongo Youth Friendly Centre and the Chairman for the Youth and Women Framework Group in Namuwongo.
Samuel Kavuma is a member of the National Youth Council and a student of Computer Science at Makerere University.
Davis Kimuli has a Diploma in Law from the Law Development Centre in Kampala and is currently pursuing a degree in Development Studies at Makerere University. He volunteers with the Mukono Youth Development Association.
Catherine Lamwaka has a degree in Development Studies from Gulu University. She is a researcher with the Gulu District NGO Forum and a team leader for the Youth Coalition for Peace Ð Gulu.
Hon. Oola Patrick Lumumba is the Gulu District Councillor representing the youth and a counselor at World Vision Uganda Children of War Rehabilitation Programme.
Enoch Magala is studying Commerce at Makerere University. He volunteers with the Forum for International Cooperation and with the Campus Alliance to Wipe Out HIV/AIDS.
Teresa Meoni is a student at George Washington University majoring in International Politics and African Studies. She works in the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the Democratic Steering Committee.
Francis Ndaha has a degree in Social Work and Social Administration for the Christian University of Mukono. He has worked with the International Service Volunteer Association in Gulu, World Vision Uganda and the UNDP.
Walter Ochanda has a degree in Development Studies. He is the founder of Advocacy for Peace and Development and volunteers as the Country Coordinator for the International Centre for Conflict and Human Rights Analysis.
Christopher Okidi has a degree in Development Studies from Gulu University. He is the founder of the Macho Youth Leadership Development Foundation.
Allan Okodi studies Civil Engineering at Gulu University, where he also works in the Estates Department.
Nicholas Opiti studies Biological Science at Gulu University.
James Opito is pursuing a degree in Development Studies at Gulu University. He is also an intern for the Gulu University Center for Conflict Management and Peace Studies.
Godwin Ortega works with the Helping Hands Medical Fellowship program as a peer educator. He is also the Global Youth Partnership for Africa Youth President in Namuwongo.
Dennis Owachgiu has a degree in Computer Science from Gulu University. He is the Politics Editor of the Gulu University Discoverer newspaper.
Christa Pugh is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Culture and Politics with an emphasis in Faith and Social Justice. She works part-time coordinating English classes for Georgetown workers who have immigrated to the US.
Sarah Roquemore is majoring in International Politics and African Studies at George Washington University. She hopes to do her graduate studies in International Development.
Mai Shaffner has a B.A. in Psychology will begin her Masters of Social Work in the fall of 2007. She volunteers for her local Rape Crisis Center and for a non-profit supporting survivors of child sexual abuse.
Edris Ssemogerere has completed his O levels. He lives and works in Namuwongo.
Abraham (Abramz) Tekya is the founder and manager of Breakdance Project Uganda, which uses hip-hop, rap and breakdance for positive social change. He holds a certificate in Psychosocial Training.
Ana Maria Vidal is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is a senior at Tufts University majoring in International Relations with a concentration on Culture and Nationalism and in Sociology with a concentration on Issues of War and Peace.
Kate Von Achen graduated from the University of Kansas in 2006 with a degree in Political Science with a focus on developing countries. She is involved in United Students for Fair Trade.
Lauren Waterhouse is a senior at George Washington University majoring in Public Health. She is involved with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Student Movement for Real Change.
Lynn Wetzel is a senior at Hamilton College majoring in Government. She has interned for Congressman Gregory Meeks and spent the spring of 2006 at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.