Mangati Conzana Cornelius
The founder of the Saidia Community Initiative, a refugee-led organization based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. With over nine years of experience working in youth empowerment, protection, and gender advocacy, Conzana is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that uplift marginalized communities, particularly young women and girls. A passionate leader and social impact practitioner, Conzana leverages her lived experience as a displaced person to drive community-led change through programs in sexual and reproductive health, career development, climate resilience, and economic sustainability Under her leadership, Saidia has become a beacon of empowerment, education, and opportunity for underserved populations.
Angeline Gabriel Gatwech
Serves as the Director of Resource Mobilization at Saidia Community Initiative. With an experience in Marketing, Branding and resource development, she is responsible for securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and representing the organization’s brand to stakeholders and partners. With a strong commitment to advancing Saidia’s mission, Angeline ensures that the organization has the resources and visibility it needs to create lasting community impact.
Bakhita Ismail
Bakhita Ismail is a passionate, community-driven changemaker who thrives on
uplifting others and creating space for growth, equity, and lasting impact. As
the Finance Manager at Saidia Community Initiative, she combines her tech
background with data-driven decision-making to ensure transparency,
efficiency, and innovation in community development. Her energy is rooted in
connection, purpose, and a bold vision for a better world.
Christine Cornelius Mangati
Christine Cornelius Mangati is a skilled and passionate Communication Officer at SAIDIA Community Initiative, where she leads strategic communications to amplify community voices and promote sustainable development. She is responsible for content creation, media engagement, donor updates, and community outreach, ensuring SAIDIA’s mission and impact are effectively shared with key audiences.
With a background in inclusive education, Christine previously worked with Humanity & Inclusion as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting children with disabilities in inclusive school environments. She holds a Diploma in Communication and brings strong expertise in public relations, digital media, and stakeholder engagement.
Christine is deeply committed to advocacy, equity, and storytelling as tools for social change.
Pio Ongoro Sabastian
Pio Ongoro Sabastian is a South Sudanese humanitarian and sustainability advocate with extensive experience in refugee-led development. As Director at SCI and Founder of CCE, he leads programs in peacebuilding, education, SRHR, youth empowerment, and climate resilience across Kakuma and Kalobeyei. A Certified Sustainability Leader and Young African Work Dialogue Fellow, Pio is committed to empowering marginalized communities through innovation, education, and local leadership.
Monica Anyeith Jok SRHR Program Officer
Monica Anyeith Jok is a South Sudanese SRHR advocate with a focus on adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR). With over 3 years of experience in SRHR advocacy, she currently serves as a Program Officer at RAI and volunteers with SCI. Monica is passionate about feminist leadership, inclusion, and empowering young women and girls to lead change. She is currently pursuing a diploma in public health at Alison Online Institute.
Mangati Conzana Cornelius
Founder and Executive Director
Christine Cornelius Mangati
Communication and partnership Officer
Pio Ongoro Sabastian
Director of Operations
Bakhita Ismail
Information Technology Officer
Monica Jok Anyieth
Program Associate
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