AWS Team

John Ochieng grew up in eastern Uganda, and worked to support his family while a schoolchild.  Through success in education, he was sponsored into the Leadership Development Program at Compassion International.  He obtained a law degree at Makerere University, and is a qualified attorney.  John also holds an MBA and a Masters in Institutional Management.  He has over 10 years’ experience in developing and teaching best health practices in rural communities, and in social justice issues.  He is a Deacon and Youth Ministry Leader in his church.  Together, John and his wife, Naome, mentor and provide for several children.  John speaks English, Swahili, Luganda and several other Ugandan languages.

Sarah grew up in central Uganda and holds a BA in Accounting from Makerere University.  She also holds a Certified Public Accountant qualification.  Sarah has worked for several organizations, including Loving Hearts Babies Home and Africa Renewal Ministries.  Sarah’s passion is to work in situations which help others obtain a chance for a better life.  Sarah and her husband, Joshua, are proud parents of 5 year old twins.