Our Australia Team
AMPE Foundation Australia serves as the strategic, governance, and fundraising arm of the organisation. Based in Sydney, Australia, the Foundation provides oversight, accountability, and direction for all international projects while ensuring compliance with Australian charity standards and global best practices.
Our Australian team works to mobilise resources, build partnerships, and manage donor relations, ensuring that every dollar raised contributes directly to sustainable impact in Uganda. We also coordinate closely with Rotary Clubs, development agencies, and community partners to strengthen transparency and promote long-term outcomes across education, health, and community development initiatives.
Beyond project funding, AMPE Foundation Australia is responsible for governance frameworks, policy development, financial reporting, and impact measurement, supporting our Ugandan operations with the structure and integrity required of an internationally registered charity. Together, our teams in Australia and Uganda operate as one - uniting expertise, passion, and purpose to empower communities through education and opportunity.
Alice Gleeson
Alice brings over 25 years of experience in social work, public health, and education. Originally from Bukono County, her deep understanding of community systems and lived experience underpin AMPE’s people-centred approach. She leads on strategy, welfare partnerships, and cultural governance, ensuring programs remain locally relevant and globally accountable.
Peter Gleeson
Peter combines a background in government, technology, and community development to lead AMPE’s strategic growth and project implementation. Drawing on his work within the Australian Government and his experience in digital systems and communications, he oversees project delivery, partnerships, and organisational governance.
Murray Howell
Murray is a business strategist and educator with over 30 years of experience in international trade, corporate development, and governance. He provides high-level oversight on governance, funding models, and corporate partnerships, ensuring that AMPE maintains transparency and accountability across jurisdictions.
Helen Lelei
Dr. Lelei brings a wealth of expertise in education, research, program management, and community empowerment. She plays a key role in guiding the Foundation’s initiatives in both Australia and Uganda - particularly those related to inclusive education, teacher capacity building, and community development.
Ethan Crouch
Ethan contributes strategic oversight across governance, finance, and compliance, ensuring the organisation’s activities meet the highest standards of transparency and stewardship. His expertise is instrumental in strengthening AMPE’s operational foundation as the organisation expands its educational and community development initiatives in Eastern Uganda.
Our Uganda Team
AMPE Foundation Africa (Uganda) serves as the implementing and community engagement arm of the organisation. Based in Kampala and operating primarily in Eastern Uganda, the Foundation is responsible for on-the-ground coordination, project delivery, and local partnerships that bring AMPE’s mission to life.
Our Ugandan team works directly with schools, local authorities, and community leaders to identify needs, design culturally informed interventions, and ensure that every initiative is owned and sustained by the community it serves. Through close collaboration with district education offices, community-based organisations, and Rotary partners, AMPE Africa transforms strategic plans into tangible outcomes - from school renovations and resource programs to community training and youth empowerment initiatives.
Beyond implementation, AMPE Foundation Africa provides critical insight into local contexts, ensuring that all projects remain inclusive, transparent, and aligned with national development priorities. The team oversees construction management, community engagement, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that every activity reflects AMPE’s values of dignity, equity, and empowerment.
Together with the Australian arm, AMPE Foundation Africa forms the operational backbone of the organisation - bridging global vision with local action to create sustainable, community-driven change across Uganda.
David Kimoimo
David Ihalwe brings over 25 years of senior management and consultancy experience to AMPE Foundation, specialising in strategic planning, financial management, and organisational development. David provides guidance on project strategy, financial oversight, and operational effectiveness, helping the organisation deliver transformative programs.
Emmanuel Kawanguzi
Father Emmanuel is a seasoned Catholic priest and experienced administrator with extensive expertise in parish leadership, healthcare management, and community development. e brings a wealth of experience in governance, resource management, and project oversight, guiding AMPE’s initiatives in Uganda to ensure they are community-centered, and sustainable.
Musigire Martin
Martin is a Ugandan advocate and partner at LMN Advocates, bringing over a decade of experience in corporate law, litigation, and governance. Martin provides legal oversight and governance support, ensuring the Foundation’s programs in Uganda are compliant, transparent, and effectively managed. He also advises on risk management and policy development.
Paul Batte
Paul Jacob Batte is a Ugandan advocate with extensive experience in corporate and project law. He is a partner at Kityo and Company Advocates and has previously served as Legal Officer and Legal Manager at BrandGuard Ltd. Paul is also the former President of the Rotary Club Kampala City. He now provides governance and oversight support for AMPE Foundation Uganda