About Us
Creating Meaningful Impact
Formed in 2023, The Lwai-Lume Legacy Foundation is working hard to build a kinder, healthier, and more equitable world. Named in honor of our founding trustees' parents, Nabeta and Louise Lwai-Lume, the Foundation embodies the core value of Ubuntu, which is often translated as "I am because we are."
Nabeta and Louise instilled in their children the belief that our time on Earth is a gift, and that we have a sacred responsibility to care for one another. This guiding principle shapes our philanthropic efforts, which support initiatives in areas such as education, healthcare, and social justice.
Over the past decade, our trustees have collaborated to maximize their impact, and we are grateful to formalize this partnership with The Lwai-Lume Legacy Foundation (or "3L" as we affectionately call it!) and are excited to see what we can build with the diverse team of volunteers and staff who contribute their unique expertise and resources to our mission.
Meet the Team
Our trustees are the dedicated team of experienced professionals are at the heart of what we do, utilizing both their financial resources, unique skills and passion to move the work of The Foundation forward.
Board President
Thomas Igeme
Thomas Igeme, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, founded The Lwai-Lume Legacy Foundation with the vision of realizing more effective and efficient community giving.
Inspired by the values instilled in him by his parents, Thomas has dedicated his efforts to supporting initiatives that promote education, healthcare, and social justice. Under his leadership, the Foundation is forging strategic partnerships and developed innovative programs to create lasting change in communities around the world.
Thomas is deeply grateful for the many amazing people he gets to work with to make this vision a reality and is committed to upholding his parents' legacy by continuing to drive meaningful impact through the Foundation's work.
Board Trustee & Treasurer
Dr. Rebecca Muwanse-Magara
Dr. Rebecca Muwanse-Magara, a deeply passionate community doctor who has practiced medicine across the globe, serves as the Board Treasurer of our organization. Her years of experience in building lasting community health outcomes play a vital role in shaping our vision and programs.
Dr. Muwanse-Magara's expertise aligns with our mission to improve healthcare and wellbeing in underserved communities.
As Board Treasurer, Dr. Rebecca Muwanse-Magara remains dedicated to using her skills and experience to drive positive change in the communities we serve.
Board Trustee & Secretary
Julia Konso Mbakire
Julia Mbakire, the Board Secretary of our organization is an applied economist by training with a focus on international development. She currently works as a management consultant to Fortune 100 executive teams with Bain & Co. Julia brings her application of economic growth at the organizational and national levels to ensure the most efficient use of the foundation's grants.
Her expertise in applied economics aligns perfectly with our mission to promote sustainable growth and development in underprivileged communities. Under Julia's leadership, the foundation has optimized its grant allocation process, leading to a significant increase in the impact of our programs.
With Julia Mbakire at the helm, our organization is well-equipped to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.