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Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that provides a platform for organization from collective reflection, action and voice to voluntary local associations to advocate for people-centered, accountable and sustainable development in Uganda.


OUR TEAM
Our team

At DENIVA, we are proud to work with an exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are the backbone of our organization. Each member of our staff brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and commitment to advancing our mission of fostering sustainable development and community empowerment.

Our team is diverse, encompassing individuals with specialized skills in areas such as project management, community outreach, research, and capacity building, all working collaboratively to achieve positive, long-lasting change. Together, we strive to create innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by the communities we serve, making a meaningful impact in their lives.

OUR TEAM
MAGELAH PETER GWAYAKA - Peter joins us with over 20 years of service in the CSO sector, 8 of which has been at the Chapter Four Uganda as the Acting Executive Director and Programs Manager.Peter comes with exceptional leadership and solid experience in Civil Society Organizations operating environment in Uganda and with great wealth of knowledge and expertise in organizational development, civil society strengthening, public policy engagement and partnership management. We are confident that with Peter's able leadershi ....

FREDRICK OLINGA - Mr. Fredrick Olinga is the Coordinator, Civil Society Organisations Strengthening and Membership Engagement of Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA). He is a community development expert with more than seven years strengthening the capacity of civil society Organisations in Uganda.He has supported capacity building intervention of more than 150 Civil Society Organisations in Uganda. His work has also extended to other countries in Eastern Africa. For the past five yea ....

SUSAN SEKASI - Manager, Finance and Administration.Susan joined DENIVA in August 2017 and is currently the Manager Finance and Administration who is responsible for managing the financial and administrative function of the Organisation.Prior to joining DENIVA, Susan worked with Norvik Hospital as the Accountant and before that, worked with Directorate For Information Communications Technology Support, Makerere University as the Finance and Administrative Officer.Susan holds an MBA in Financial Management from ....

ABERE MONICA - Abere Monica is the Finance and Administration Officer at DENIVA. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce. She knows how important the role is in the achievement of program goals, and has therefore invested her career while at DENIVA in activities and work experiences that not only include, but also span beyond Finance and Accounting by engaging in workshops, seminars and trainings that inform DENIVA's thematic areas. Having accumulated vast knowledge about the civil society and humanitarian sector, Mo ....

ALBERTO TWINOMUJUNI - Alberto joined DENIVA at the begining of 2022 as a volunteer.He has since after volunteering become our Communications and Advocacy OfficerHe also doubles as the Quality Assurance Certification Mechanism (QuAM) Officer  here at DENIVA secretariat. Alberto holds a bachelors degree of Science in Statistics of Kyambogo University, a Certificate in Data Analysis and Data Entry of Uganda Institute and Banking and Financial Services, among other trainings and qualifications around the Civil ....

BRIAN ARINDA - Office Attendant/JanitorBrian works with DENIVA as Office Attendant/Messenger/Cleaner.Brian attained a Uganda Certificate of Education and has over 5 years experience in office cleaning services.

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OUR BACKGROUND - Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that provides a platform for collective reflection, action and voice to voluntary local associations to advocate for people-centered, accountable and sustainable development in Uganda. DENIVA was founded in 1988 by 21 Civil Society Organizations as a network of  Ugandan NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and has grown to over 700 Member Organizations (MO), located in all regi ....

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Pax Sakari ChairperonMargaret Omona Vice Chairperson Muyingo Henry Paul SecretaryAgnes NamusitwaTreasurer Fred Ejautene Board Member NationalNekesa Justine Board Member CentralRubaire J Akiiki Board Member Western Oyet Christopher Board Member NorthernWest Nileumojada3@gmail.com Ann Rose Olinga Board Member Easternannolinga@gmail.com

GET INVOLVED - To get involved with the Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) in Uganda, there are several pathways to contribute to their mission of fostering sustainable, people-centered development through civil society organizations.1. Membership: DENIVA is a network of over 700 Ugandan NGOs and community-based organizations. By becoming a member, you can participate in collective action, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing that aims to strengthen Uganda’s civil society and im ....

THEMATIC AREAS - DENIVA focuses on the following thematic areas to realize it’s vision and objectives towards a strong network of indigenous voluntary associations and organizations 1. Governance and Human Rights The Governance and Human Rights Program advocates for a democracy that serves all citizens of Uganda;  promotes respect of human rights and calls for adherence to Constitutionalism. The program has the following objectives: To promote civic and voter education among Ugandan citizens i ....

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE - The Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) is structured to facilitate collaboration among its extensive membership, which includes civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout Uganda. It was founded in 1988 by 21 CSOs with the goal of strengthening civil society's influence on sustainable, people-centered development in Uganda.DENIVA's organizational structure is primarily a network model, with the Secretariat at its core, ove ....

OUR NETWORKS - Global Society for CSO Accountability (GSCSOA)DENIVA/QuAM entered into partnership with the International Civil Society Centre based in Berlin, Germany to implement the Global Standard Project for CSO Accountability through and together with other eight partners implementing a number of activities aimed at strengthening the CSO sector.Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)DENIVA has joined hundreds of national and international NGOs, the academia, and government officials to planfor global disaster risk ....

OUR PARTNERS - DENIVA Uganda is proud to work alongside a diverse range of partners who help us strengthen civil society, promote social justice, and drive sustainable development across Uganda. These partnerships provide both financial and technical support, enabling us to amplify our impact and address key challenges within our communities. Oxfam InternationalOur longest-standing partner, Oxfam International, has been an integral part of DENIVA’s journey for over 14 years. Through Oxfam&rsq ....

OBJECTIVES - To create a platform where all DENIVA member organizations exchange ideas and information about the development of Uganda. To encourage indigenous voluntary associations to contribute towards the highest levels of social and economic development services within the framework of the national policies. To plan, coordinate training and provide technical assistance at national level as well as sharing experiences and local expertise with international civil society. To facilitate communicatio ....

VISION AND MISSION - Vision  Empowered indigenous organizations built on societal ethos to make a difference at the community level and ensure that development initiatives work for all people. Mission To strengthen capacities of indigenous organizations to respond to citizens’ needs through community-focused interventions, capacity building, solution-focused research, networking and advocacy.

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