Tekera Resource Centre

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Tekera Village, Masaka, Uganda
 

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FOUNDERS: Brigitte Daley (Canada), Bruce Daley (Canada), Killian Kehoe (Ireland), Einer Rubilar (Chile).
Bruce Daley (Canada).  Bruce worked as an insurance broker for 20 years and has extensive managerial and business experience. He brings vital skills to the project including staff management skills, standardized accountancy practices, and project management skills. He works as a director and volunteer manager at the centre.
Brigitte Daley (Canada). Brigitte is a registered nurse from Canada and has valuable nursing experience in the Ugandan context. After qualifying in Canada, she spent 3 years working in Villa Maria, Masaka District, southern Uganda. After nursing for 30 years in Canada, she returned to Uganda in early 2005. Brigitte speaks Luganda and has a wealth of specialized emergency and mobile clinic experience. She is a director and volunteer nurse at the centre
Killian Kehoe (Ireland). Killian is from Ireland and is working as a solicitor in Dublin. He initiated the project, formed the project team, and managed the start up phase. He worked as a volunteer in Uganda from late 2005 to March 2006. He continues to be involved by supporting the project with TRC (Ireland).
Einer Rubilar (Chile), Einer is originally from Chile, but is living in the United States. He volunteered with Coorporacion de Ayuda al Nino Quemado (COANIQUEM) in Chile and was later employed part-time with Esperanza Community Service in Chicago Illinois. He worked as a volunteer in Uganda from late 2005 until he returned home in June 2006. Einer has not been  involved with the project since his return.
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Brigitte Daley, Bruce Daley,  Francis Kiweewa, Daniel
Ahimbisibwe, Jessica Casey,
Killian Kehoe


CENTRE STAFF:
Harriet Kirungi is the in-charge nurse of the Centre. She graduated as a nurse in 2006 and was working at Villa Maria Hospital for 21/2 years. Harriet is married with one child and possesses a strong personality.

 

Isreal Kiyiito was originally hired to manage the construction of most of the buildings at the centre but has stayed on as the H.R. manager and community liaison. Over the past two years, he has developed a relationship with the community and earned their trust. He is married with three daughters who
live outside of Kampala, about 3 hours away.

 

Paulo Ntume was raised in another area of Masaka and began in construction. His hard work and dedication earned him the position of farm manager with three other workers. He has now made Tekera home with his wife and three daughters.

 


SCHOOL STAFF:left to right, head mistress Betty Nakigudde, Irene Nanyonga, Sophia Kadha, Goret Kizza, Hajurah, Olive Sabano, Joshou Kakande, Nelson Mbugga, Innocent Kakooza. Missing: Francis Ssali

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