About Us

Buntu Foundation (Buntu) was established in 2020 in response to a grave reality faced by many expecting mothers in Uganda at a critical time in their lives and families. In Uganda, five women die every day while giving birth. Many of these deaths are avoidable, however, due to a lack of financial resources or access to adequate healthcare facilities and services many Ugandan women will DIE while giving birth. The problem is further complicated by the fact many women at risk are illiterate and young women do not have access to proper reproductive health education and sanitary products.

Using a whole-of-life approach to motherhood, the Buntu delivers three programs, Project Dignity, Project Equip and Project Life to address access to sanitary products, reproductive education, and prevention of avoidable childbirth death. Our overall objective is to create a generation of well-informed mothers, who take personal responsibility for their lives and live long beautiful lives, enjoying their children and grandchildren whilst positively contributing to their local community.

Our Values

  • Respect for human life

  • Have Moral Courage

  • Lifestyle of giving

  • Take ownership and initiative

Meet the Team


  • Chief Executive Officer

    was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Buntu Foundation in 2021. She has more than 20 years of extensive experience across multiple industries including health, banking, finance, and the public service sector. Currently a Procurement Business Partner at the Department of Customer NSW.

    She holds a Double degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance from Monash University, a Master's in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Science -Pharmacology from Melbourne University. Proscovia has a passion for human dignity and helping others reach their full potential.


  • Chief Financial Officer

    James joined Buntu in 2021. He has over 16 years as a Finance professional spanning multiple industries, including FMCG, retail, consumer products, manufacturing and construction. James has a passion to help and empower people to realise their full potential, regardless of their current life circumstances. He has a Bachelor of Business degree and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.


  • Company Secretary and Compliance Director

    Andrew is a corporate Lawyer with a strong focus on governance and compliance. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and a Master in Banking and Financial Regulation from Macquarie University. After spending a few years in private practice as a corporate lawyer and as a Senior Listings Compliance Officer at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Andrew is currently a company secretary with Company Matters.


  • Global Program Director

    Alinaswe oversees the research, planning, developing, and implementation of Buntu Foundation’s programs. He holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in Actuarial Studies from Macquarie University.

    Alinaswe is a respected tutor at Macquarie University with experience across education, banking, and Finance. He has a passion for helping people succeed and reach their full potential.


  • People & Culture Director

    Racheal is responsible for the end-to-end human resource function. She is a qualified Human Resource Management graduate, with a Master of International Communication from Macquarie University.

    Racheal is a respected human resource specialist at Danone, with 10 years of experience across a variety of industries, including retail, transport, health, and the not-for-profit sector. She has a passion for learning new things and enjoys travelling, and exploring new places, cuisines, and cultures.

Governance

Our organization's policies and governance regarding our work can be found here.

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