In a pivotal milestone for the Teach For Uganda Alumni Movement, the alumni community came together to elect a new leadership team, ushering in a fresh era of collaboration, innovation and systemic change within Uganda’s education space. This historic moment marked a smooth transition in leadership and the power of the alumni network to drive long-term educational equity.
A Movement Rooted in Purpose
Since its inception, Teach For Uganda has empowered exceptional young leaders through a rigorous Fellowship program, placing them in high-need schools to work towards transformational outcomes for learners. Upon completing the Fellowship, these changemakers become alumni committed to carrying forward the mission of equity and access across the broader education ecosystem.
The TFU alumni have since stepped boldly into roles as:
- Education leaders influencing schools, districts, and learning institutions
- Social entrepreneurs tackling gaps in access and opportunity
- Policy influencers shaping education reform from the grassroots up
To harness this growing network's collective potential, the Teach For Uganda Alumni platform has focused on expanding training, sharing opportunities and convening events that support their journey beyond the classroom.
Teach For Uganda alumni from various cohorts share a light moment together ahead of the elections that ushered in new leadership
Democratic Transition: Alumni Elect New Leadership
In a significant and inspiring electoral process, the alumni community voted in a dynamic new leadership team to guide the network forward. This moment marks an intentional step toward deeper engagement, coordination and impact.
Newly Elected TFU Alumni Leadership 2025–2027:
President - Dinah Achola
Vice President - Britah Atusimiire
General Secretary - Isaac Wamala
Treasurer - Diana Nabushawo
Projects Coordinator - Solomon Kamukama
Publicity Secretary - Judith Chandia
Cohort 1 Rep - Bernard Kyobe
Cohort 2 Rep - Emmanuel Kimuli
Cohort 3 Rep - Denise Mirembe
Cohort 4 Rep - Secret Akampa
Cohort 5 Rep - Jackson Okello
💬 Vision from the Top: Dinah Achola’s Bold Agenda
In her victory remarks, President-elect Dinah Achola expressed heartfelt gratitude to the alumni for their trust. She emphasized that her priority would be to "strengthen engagement across the alumni body while amplifying the visibility and impact of our collective work."
Dinah, herself a proud Teach For Uganda alumna, brings a track record of servant leadership and vision. Her presidency is expected to bring greater interconnectedness across cohorts, streamline collaborative projects and elevate alumni voices in national education dialogues.
Looking Ahead
The TFU Alumni platform is more than a network, it's a movement. With bold leadership at the helm, the community is set to deepen its footprint in shaping inclusive, resilient, and future ready education systems. As new leaders step into their roles, they do so carrying the hopes of many and the shared belief that one day, every Ugandan child will have access to quality education.
