Leadership
UPSDE is guided by its board, executive leadership and a clear governance structure.
Board and executive leadership
Meet the board and executive leaders responsible for UPSDE's governance, direction and day-to-day leadership.
Board Chairperson and Co-Founder
Hilarius Mnyavanu co-founded UPSDE and chairs its board. He is recognized for his commitment to children and people living in poverty, and for personally supporting efforts to meet their unmet needs.
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Elias Malipesa has worked in child and family welfare for many years, including as a child life facilitator with Streetwise Africa (SWA) and as programme coordinator at the Oratorio Canossa centre under the Canossian Fathers Congregation for eight years. His experience spans child and family counselling, child development, family relations, HIV and STD awareness, and disability awareness.
Board Secretary
Board Treasurer
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Governance structure
Provides governance oversight and strategic direction.
Leads day-to-day operations and program delivery.
Supports governance processes and organizational records.
Supports responsible financial oversight and accountability.
Contributes to collective governance and strategic oversight.
Take the next step
Read how UPSDE began, or explore the areas of work the leadership guides.