Angola

Joel Dungula Tchombasi has over ten years’ experience in non-profit organization activism, particularly in albinos’ empowerment and protection. Currently, Joel has founded Fraternidade Albinística, a non-governmental organization which strives to empower and equip young albinos with essential life-skills as well as protect them from society’s negative attitude, discrimination, and humiliation by overcoming barriers that hinder… read more »

Maria Rosa Celeste Segunda Dias has six years of experience in the penitentiary field, specifically focusing on re-education and social reintegration. Currently, Maria Rosa is the Provincial Coordinator of the Women?s Penitentiary program, where she focuses on initiating and implementing professional and technical courses for young female ex-detainees and adolescents. She holds a degree in… read more »

Wilson Marcelino has over three years of experience in the oil and gas sector, specifically focusing on offshore operations based in Angola. Additionally, Wilson is the program president and implements community programming for children with disabilities association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the Liverpool John Moores University. Wilson is driven by… read more »

Maura Manuel Da Silva is a qualified early childhood educator, with five years’ experience, she is passionate about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of young children. She serves the community by working with low-income families, delivering high quality constructive, and recreational activities for youth. Maura Manuel Da Silva is an active… read more »

Njamba Chitali is a teacher by profession with over four years’ experience in various fields in the community development sector. This includes reproductive health education, peace and conflict resolution and leadership, and public management. Njamba is currently head of the English department at Moxico Teachers’ College in Luena, Moxico Province in Angola, as well as… read more »

Jeorgina Chiquequela has ten years’ experience in community development work. Currently, Jeorgina works as the deputy operational safety leader for a multinational oil and gas company. She is responsible for ensuring that health, safety, and environmental rules are followed during oil and gas production. This is essential in avoiding injuries, environmental incidents, and financial losses… read more »

Elizeth Chilembo has over five years’ experience in the business sector. She is currently a business banking relationship manager for Standard Bank Angola. Being an entrepreneur and primary educator, she is passionate about taking charge of important processes within the business sector for the betterment of her community. Her social commitment is centered on managing… read more »

Ana enjoys learning and adapting to new cultures. At Mandela Washington Fellowship she hopes to participate in networking events to gain new contacts and bring professional and cultural knowledge back to her community.

Abel Carvalho Chipepe has over five years’ experience in English training and translation. He has also founded several ventures including Pretecno, Angolan Freelancer Academy (AFA), and a professional training and service provider specializing in excel, translation services, distance learning, examination venues and invigilation, and web and mobile app development.Abel Carvalho Chipepe holds a level 4… read more »

Shilda Cardoso has over four years of experience in the public management sector, working part time attending governmental meetings and summits through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Recently, Shilda worked as a junior sub-sea engineer as part of a curriculum internship in Total E&P Angola. He also volunteers as a fundraiser at his community church… read more »

Joaquina Andre Raimundo Capitia lives in Angola and has been working at Mediateca of Lubango for four years. She is currently in the communication department. Joaquina has a degree in Business Administration and certificates in Business Studies, Ethical Conduct, and Advanced Internet programs. Part of the Civic Leadership track, Joaquina has created a program called… read more »

Alfredo do Rosário Capitamolo began his career in 2006 working for an information communication technology company, where he led a helpdesk team overseeing the electoral registration of Angola project. Currently, he leads the treasury department in a building company, a position which allows him to tackle new challenges and work beyond his comfort zone. Motivated… read more »

Wine Tatiana Camilo is a Senior Protection Assistant for the UN Refugees Agency. Wine advocates for of the rights of the refugees in Angola, including the right to have a birth registration, among others. Wine Tatiana Camilo intends to expand the focus of her work, including the promotion of integration in host communities.

Adelina Calundungo has seven years of experience working in the health sector in Angola. She currently is a nurse educator at the Nursing College of Lubango (EFTSH) where she coordinates a nursing course and provides trainings. She is also a registered nurse (RN) at Rundu Intermediate hospital in Namibia. Adelina holds a diploma in Comprehensive Nursing… read more »

Rebecca Cain has over ten years of experience working with vulnerable children in Africa, Latin America and North America. After working with abandoned girls in Swaziland and with street children in Ecuador, she has spent the last three years as a child therapist for underprivileged children in Angola and is the coordinator of a volunteer… read more »