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Christine Nyoka Justine
Chairperson of the Board
THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR PURPOSE
The People Behind Lasting Change.
Meet the dedicated leaders, professionals, and volunteers working together to expand opportunity, restore dignity, and strengthen refugee and host communities.
United by purpose. Guided by community.
OUR PEOPLE
People with purpose. Leaders with heart.
Meaningful change is made possible by people who believe in the dignity, potential, and aspirations of every community.
Education for Youth Empowerment brings together humanitarian professionals, educators, community mobilizers, youth leaders, and volunteers united by a commitment to service.
With local knowledge, professional experience, and a shared sense of responsibility, our team works alongside communities to create practical opportunities for education, protection, resilience, and sustainable development.
Locally Rooted
Leadership informed by lived experience and community understanding.
Service-Driven
A shared commitment to dignity, compassion, and opportunity.
Accountable Leadership
Responsible, collaborative, and community-centered action.
Founding Leadership
Education for Youth Empowerment
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Leadership shaped by lived experience.
Alex Woja Santino
Founder & Executive DirectorAlex Woja Santino is a humanitarian leader, educator, and community mobilizer whose commitment to empowering young people is deeply connected to the realities of displacement.
Drawing from his own refugee experience, Alex founded Education for Youth Empowerment to help address gaps in education, protection, and livelihood opportunities for refugee and host communities.
His leadership emphasizes local participation, inclusive programming, youth empowerment, and strong community partnerships.
As Founder and Executive Director, Alex guides the organization's strategic direction, partnerships, and program development.
His work reflects a belief that young people affected by displacement should be recognized not only for their challenges, but also for their potential as leaders and changemakers.
Empowering young people means recognizing their potential to shape the future of their communities.
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
Our Board of Directors.
Our Board provides governance and strategic oversight, supporting EYE's commitment to responsible leadership, accountability, and community-centered development.
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Fabian Richard Wani
Deputy Chairperson
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Alex Woja Santino
Secretary General
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Peres Kaku
Treasurer
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Taban Thamas Emmanuel
Communications & Resource Mobilization
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Alice Osoru
Auditor
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Woja Sururu Charles
Board Member
OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION
Staff & Volunteers.
Our staff and volunteers bring knowledge, commitment, and compassion to the work of strengthening opportunities for refugee and host communities.
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Emmanuel Lokwen
EYE Team
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Simon Gala
EYE Team
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Jackline Muhammed
EYE Team
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Mary Jama Emmanuel
EYE TeamBeyond individual roles, our work is strengthened by the shared efforts of educators, community mobilizers, youth leaders, and dedicated volunteers.
OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH
Stronger together. Inspired by service.
The strength of EYE lies in the people who turn shared purpose into meaningful action.
From organizational leadership to grassroots engagement, every contribution matters. Our collective commitment helps create opportunities for children, youth, women, and families.
Shared Responsibility
Community Participation
Purpose-Driven Leadership