Our Team
PFP Trustees
Chair of Trustees
James Stewart, OBE
James became Chair in 2016. He started his career in the banking sector, led Partnerships UK and Infrastructure UK and then spent ten years at KPMG finishing as Vice Chair and a member of the UK Board. Much of James’ career has been spent in the pursuit of improving public services in the UK and internationally.
James is also a Trustee of Shaw Trust.
Trustee and Chair of GHP (formerly THET) Steering Group
Gilah Allardice
Gilah joined PFP in 2024 and also sits on the Finance, Risk & Partnerships Subcommittee. She is the Acting Senior Programmes Officer at Peace Direct, where she supports international partnerships and programme delivery. Gilah holds an MA in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies from King’s College London, and a BA in Modern Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Spanish) from Durham University.
Trustee and Chair of Arise Centre Steering Group
Sheaian Lee
Sheaian is Sustainability Manager for Touton SA where she leads on their community investment and social economic development projects. She has a wealth of experience in design and delivery in award-winning initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as delivering effective improvements to global supply chains with commercial yet ethical and environmental interests in mind.
As well as her commercial experience, Sheaian has worked in international NGOs in Ethiopia, India and the UK.
Trustee, Chair of Osupukiai Steering Group and PFP Strategy Working Group
Mark Jones
An energy transition adviser to key funds in Europe and the US, and Board adviser, Mark was a 20 year CEO to large renewable energy groups operating in the UK, Europe and North America. Prior to this, he was a senior member of GE Capital's Energy Financial Services, having begun in international energy and infrastructure at HSBC Investment Bank.
Mark was a co-founding funder of Brazilian award winning charity, Filha do Sol. He has also undertaken extensive global travel to engage with many cultures and their anthropologies, including traveling to Antarctica to witness first hand the impacts on the continent of environmental degradation.
Mark is also a 38x full distance Ironman finisher.
Founder and Trustee
Nasrin Sharifi
Nasrin is the founder of PFP and Program Director of DREAM Energy. Before becoming a developer of renewable energy in emerging markets, she ran her own executive coaching business and was a senior manager at Accenture.
Treasurer and Chair of Finance, Risk & Partnerships Subcommittee
Jeremy Barker
Jeremy is a Director in UK Infrastructure Bank. Prior to this he was a Director for KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory Group for over 15 years, and Chief Operating Officer Corporate Finance at KPMG for 5 years. Before joining KPMG, Jeremy was at Lloyds Bank for 19 years, the last 10 in infrastructure finance.
Trustee and ACCI Board Member
Dr Tedd Moya Mose
Tedd is a lawyer, academic, consultant, and entrepreneur with expertise in energy, environment, technology, trade, and sustainability. He brings extensive multidisciplinary research and teaching experience from the Universities of Oxford, St. Andrews, LSE, and Queen Mary University of London (UK) as well as other renowned universities in the US, India, and Africa.
Additionally, Tedd leads various international sustainability initiatives and holds board positions in the UK and EMEA ventures and charities.
A Kenyan national with Maasai heritage and ties to the community, Tedd brings a valuable lived experience perspective to the Board of Trustees.
PFP Africa Trust
Chairperson of PFP Africa Trust-Kenya and Enkakenya Sidai Steering Group Member
Francis Kahara
Francis is an accountant by profession and currently Chairs the PFP Africa Trust-Kenya Board of Trustees.
He is passionate about the central PFP operating principle 'handshakes not handouts' - teaching people to fish rather than giving people the fish.
Trustee and Arise Steering Group Member (Kenya)
Yvonne Rose Anyango
Yvonne is a seasoned development practitioner with over 25 years of transformative leadership in project management, gender mainstreaming, and sustainable development across Africa and Europe. Co-Founder and Executive Director, Co-operation Arena for Sustainable Development in Africa (CASDA), she is a strategic coordinator, fundraiser, and policy advocate and has spearheaded cross-border partnerships, institutional capacity-building initiatives, and community-driven programmes that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Yvonne's professional mission is to create sustainable pathways for communities to rise through mutual respect, shared responsibility and local ownership of change. She believes that the fight against GBV and the advancement of women's economic and social empowerment must go hand-in-hand.
Trustee and Osupukiai Steering Group Member (Kenya)
Eunice Owino
Eunice brings over 20 years of professional experience, including nine years dedicated to partnership development and leading strategic, collaboration-driven initiatives across government, academia and NGOs.
She brings specific experience in women’s empowerment, gender equality, SRH, social entrepreneurship and livelihood development, applying her leadership skills and partnership expertise to support the ongoing implementation of the Arise Programme.
Treasurer, Company Secretary, and Remba Steering Group Member (Kenya)
Emmy Sang
Emily is an accountant by profession, bringing a financial advisory perspective to the Trustee role, as well as a focus on community impact.
She is particularly passionate about initiatives that uplift women and girls in Homa Bay and Narok counties. Seeing them achieve financial freedom, gaining independence, confidence, and a voice within their families and communities, over their own health is deeply fulfilling.
Staff & Volunteers
UK-based
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Chief Executive Officer
Janine Edwards
Janine joined PFP in 2021 as their first employed CEO. She brings 15+ years experience in the charity sector and five years in the private sector prior to this. Before joining PFP, she was Commercial Director for the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), a UK-based charity dedicated to helping small charities deliver even more impact. In over a decade with the FSI, Janine supported thousands of small charities to improve their sustainability and resilience through training, consultancy and 1:1 advice through improved governance, strategic planning, impact measurement and income diversification. She also co-designed and then successfully bid for a two-year FCDO development grant to deliver a programme building the capacity of smaller international development charities. Janine brings this insight and experience to PFP with a focus on strengthening our foundations and growing our impact.
Janine is a trustee of the Small International Development Charities Network and co-Chairs the Connect Working Group and Working in Kenya network.
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Communications Officer
Aisling Keeney
Aisling joined PFP in this new role in 2025. She holds an MSc in International Public Policy from Queen’s University Belfast, where her research focused on sustainability within policymaking, closely aligning with PFP’s mission. She also holds a BA in Politics and International Relations.
During her studies, she spent time in Brussels and The Hague visiting EU institutions and lobby groups, experiences that strengthened her passion for social justice and international cooperation. In her role, she supports the development of PFP’s communications strategy and social media presence as the organisation continues to expand its impact.
Fundraising and Communications Officer
Ali Schoeman
Ali joined PFP in this new role in March 2025. She brings varied charity sector experience, including in communications and high-value donor reporting. Most recently Ali has worked in UK-based organisations Teach First and the National Trust, in fast-paced contract management and business service roles.
Ali was first inspired to work in the international development sector while studying for an MA in International Relations. She then spent two years living in South Africa, where she worked for a national NGO focused on HIV and TB awareness and prevention.
Staff & Volunteers
Globally-based
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Innovations and Partnerships Manager
Caren Okombo
Caren is based in Kenya where she has recently taken on this new regional role, working across PFP sites in Kenya while supporting the launch of new project sites like Arusha, Tanzania. In her role, she spearheads the implementation of the Arise Centre strategic plan, leads stakeholder mapping and engagement, designs innovations to strengthen programme delivery, and prepares local funding bids. She also drives replication of Arise programmes in new PFP project areas, which involves developing the connections and opportunities that will enable the expansion of PFP. Before this Caren was Programme Manager for our Kenya programme.
MSRH Lead and Community Outreach Coordinator, Kenya
Loice Matilda
Matilda is based in Kenya, where she leads on
Menstrual, Sexual & Reproductive Health programmes and community outreach at the PFP Africa Trust, focusing on adolescent girls and young women.
She coordinates school-based interventions, supporting Community Health Promoters, and expanding access to menstrual products through the Arise Pads social enterprise.
Matilda has also been working on scaling PFP's outreach to new sub-counties in Kenya.
Project Coordinator, Kenya
Moses Kurui
Moses is the coordinator at one of PFP's newest project locations - Endebess, Kenya. With over 15 years of experience in community development and programme implementation, Moses is passionate about working with communities to achieve their sustainable development and social economic empowerment goals. He is currently leading programme planning and implementation in Endebess, building local partnerships to support the project in the community.
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Project Coordinator, Kenya
John Kermut Lepore
During his time at PFP John has overseen work in Osupukiai village, Kenya - coordinating the development of the successful water and educational projects there. He has also led on the successful implementation of the Revolving Loan Fund in both Osupukiai and Remba communities.
Arise Centre Coordinator and PFP Academy Lead, Kenya
Godwin Otieno Odhiambo
Godwin is based in Mbita, Kenya where he oversees the day-to-day programme delivery and operations of PFP Arise Centre. This involves coordinating hands-on skills training - on everything from fashion to food - and managing the dedicated team that makes Arise a successful and supportive learning environment.
Currently Moses is working towards implementing green skills and blue economy initiatives at Arise - including regenerative farming. He is also exploring how to incorporate mentorship opportunities and real-world work experience into the training available at the PFP Academy.
Trainee Project Coordinator, Kenya
Anade Chunga
Anade is based in Remba Island, Kenya, where she supports programme planning, coordination and delivery. Her role involves collaborating with teams and stakeholders, and ensuring activities run smoothly to meet programme objectives. She also helps monitors programme progress against impact, whilst fostering continuous learning and improvement across all areas of work.
Our local partners
Board Member, ACCI Uganda
Lillian Perry Akello
Lillian has a background in Law and Business and Public Administration. She currently works for the Uganda Ministry of Health as a Senior Administrative Officer.
Lillian supports programme implementation through PFP Ugandan partner ACCI - with focus on agricultural excellence, food security and sustainable agriculture.
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Programme Manager, ACCI Uganda
Mayanza Paul Odwong
Paul is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the implementation of the ACCI Programme in Uganda. His background is in agriculture, sustainable development and project management. Paul works closely with local government and local communities in Uganda to drive forward innovative community-led solutions.
Administrator, ACCI Uganda
Omara Francis
Francis is the ACCI Administrator, also overseeing monitoring and evaluation activity. He is also responsible for the sport and physical fitness programme and local milling machine operations. In his role Francis is committed to ensuring efficient programme management and community wellbeing.
Executive Director, Enkakenya Sidai Initiative
Eve Merin
Eve is the founder and ED for one of PFP's newest partners, Enkakenya Sidai Initiative - a CBO based in Kajiado County, Kenya. Eve is a gender equality advocate and community leader. She previously served as Kajiado County's Gender and Social Services Director, supporting multi-sector efforts to reduce FGM through education, alternative income sources and community dialogue.
Enkakenya Sidai's mission is to empower women and girls with the tools to work their way out of poverty, care for their families and build a strong community
This partnership is currently enabling the installation of a new community borehole in Olobelibel village, Kenya.
Board Member, ACCI Uganda
Ojok Albinus Lapok
Ojok has a Diploma in Primary Education, a retired Grade Five Teacher who served in government schools for 65 years in various capacities, ranging from classroom teacher to Head Teacher before retirement.
As part of the Trust he is working to oversee financial and administrative management of PFP programmes, ensuring that project funds and resources are used efficiently and transparently. Ojok is passionate about helping children receive proper treatment, food, and safe accommodation at school, as well as ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene.
Officer, MSRH Community Outreach and Livelihoods, ACCI Uganda
Anek Margret Fearless
Margret is based at ACCI Uganda, where she is responsible for championing menstrual hygiene management, sexual and reproductive health awareness and sustainable livelihood initiatives in the local communities. With strong skills in training and grass roots mobilisation, she is passionate about empowering women and youth through health and livelihood programmes.
Executive Director, Mulika Afrika
Paul Ole Leitura
Mulika Afrika is one of PFP's newest partner organisations, as we work collaboratively to establish a pilot programme in Longido, Tanzania. Read more here:
https://www.pfpglobal.org/longido
Paul is the co-founder and Executive Director of Mulika Afrika, a grassroots nonprofit in Tanzania working across health, education, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability in Maasai communities. With a
background in human rights, policy advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, he leads strategy, partnerships, and programme
implementation. Paul is passionate about inclusive development and amplifying community voices in decision-making
processes.
Our Patrons & Ambassadors
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Patron
Baroness Caroline Cox
“If we ignore wrongs, we condone them.”
This is a motto that Baroness Cox lives by. As a nurse, educator, humanitarian campaigner and life peer, she has spent her life giving the vulnerable and tyrannised a voice. She was created a Life Peer in 1982 for her contributions to education and has serviced as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords from 1985 to 2005. Lady Cox now sits in the Lords as a cross-bencher and is a frequent contributor to Lords debates on Sudan, India, Nigeria, Uganda and Burma.
As the Founder and President of Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, Baroness Cox’s humanitarian aid work has taken her to many conflict zones, allowing her to obtain first-hand evidence of the human rights violations and humanitarian needs. Areas travelled include Nagorno Karabakh, Sudan, Nigeria, Uganda, Burma and Indonesia. She has also visited North Korea helping to promote Parliamentary initiatives and medical programmes. Additionally, Caroline has been instrumental in helping to change the former Soviet Union policies for orphaned and abandoned children from institutional to foster family care.
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Ambassador
Chris Lubbe
“My purpose is to inspire positive change and to help others discover their own purpose. I believe that each of us has an in-built ability to make a positive contribution to the world.”
Chris’ life began in the rural surroundings of Port St Johns, in the eastern Cape of South Africa. At high school, he discovered a gift for speaking and led students in protest against the unjust system of ‘apartheid’. This action set him on a collision course with the ‘apartheid’ regime, so I spent the rest of life involved in the relentless struggle against discrimination.
He has had the honour of working with some of the greatest world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, FW De Klerk and Colin La Foy. Chris was blessed with two amazing parents, Wilfred and Gladys Lubbe, who taught him about the power of unconditional love and the true meaning of humanity: ‘Ubuntu’.