The PLO Lumumba Foundation

OUR CHAPTERS and chapter-heads

1. Ethiopia Chapter

The Ethiopian Chapter is providing a tailored program on Pan Africanism for its members and young people across Africa. The program is free for all participants and its open for Africans in Africa and the diaspora. Certificates of participation are issued after each cohort. The 1st cohort started on January, 2025.

https://www.plofethiopia.org/index.html

The PLO Lumumba Foundation in Ethiopia led by Abinet Sintayehu carried out several activities including the Africa Internet Governance Forum. in UNECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 20th, 2024 under the theme: Promoting Indigenous Knowledge Through Digital Platforms in Local Contexts. This event was attended by all the leadership of the Ethiopian Chapter and virtually by several chapter leaders across the continent.

Abinet Sintayehu

abinetsintayehu2@gmail.com

2. Gambia Chapter

The Gambia Chapter organized a variety of impactful activities, including radio programs at Foroyaa Radio Station (97.2 FM) for mentees from Kombo Kerewan Senior Secondary School, Latrikunda Sabiji Secondary School, Nusrat Senior Secondary School, St. Peters Senior Secondary School, Muslim Senior Secondary School, and Kotu Senior Secondary School. The chapter also hosted a webinar focused on curbing youth irregular migration.

Additionally, the Gambia Chapter participated in a national dialogue organized by the Government of the Republic of Gambia. Held on the 16th day of February, 2024, at the SDKJ Conference Centre, the dialogue brought together civil society organizations (CSOs), youth groups, and other stakeholders to discuss the theme “State and Securing Our Resources.”

In addition, the Gambia Chapter entered into an MOU with the Education Students Association of the University of The Gambia to facilitate a printing business that has reduced the burden faced by university students in photocopying their assignments on campus.

Ebrima H. Secka

ebrimahsecka22@gmail.com

3. Ghana Chapter

The Ghana Chapter conducted a series of meetings and capacity-building sessions for its leadership on the 6th day of January, 2024, at GIMPA in Accra. These sessions were aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of newly appointed executives of the chapter.

Furthermore, the Ghana Chapter successfully developed a dedicated website, www.plofoundationghana.org, to promote its activities and programs, marking a significant step forward in improving its visibility and outreach during the reporting period.

The Ghana Chapter in collaboration with Premier Guest House, is offering a space for rental to patron to ease the high demand for chairs during various social functions and gatherings, such as weddings, funerals, and community meetings.

Also, the Ghana Chapter has partnered with four senior high schools (Oda SHS, Attafuah SHS, Swedru SHS and Akim Swedru SHS) in Ghana to establish mentees club for students within the school. The club will serve as an avenue to educate students on Pan Africanism, servant leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, and community service.

Anna Nanor

annamariaablain@gmail.com

4. Greater Sudan Chapter

The PLO Lumumba Foundation Sudan Chapter had its first webinar on the 1st day of December, 2024.

Hassan H. Mohammed

hessenh64@gmail.com

5. Kenya Chapter

On the 12th day of November, 2024, the Kenya Chapter made a courtesy call to the Foundation’s head office in Nairobi. This visit was aimed at fostering collaboration and strengthening ties with the Foundation’s leadership.

Subsequently, on the 6th day of December, 2024, the Kenya Chapter paid a visit to Partners for Care, an organization actively partnering with the Foundation in various initiatives. This engagement provided an opportunity to explore areas of synergy and deepen the partnership’s impact.

In line with its strategic goals, the Kenya Chapter also passed a resolution to open a bank account. This decision was motivated by the need to facilitate income-generating ventures, thereby promoting financial independence and long-term sustainability.

Key activities undertaken by the Kenya Chapter:

i. Courtesy Call to the Foundation’s Head Office
ii. Under the process of opening a bank account

iii. Visit to Partners for Care

The Kenya Chapter in partnership with the Martial School of IT is training young people on career pathways in the digital world including artificial intelligence.

Wendy Kathurima

lawiwendy@gmail.com

6. Liberia Chapter

The Liberia Chapter took part in the National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia conference held on the 7th day of May, 2024, in Monrovia. The event, themed “The Judiciary in Contemporary Times: Dispensing Justice in the New Information Age,” featured notable guest speakers, including Prof. PLO Lumumba.

PLO African clothing retail -The project aims to provide unique, authentic African-inspired clothing at affordable prices. The business will focus on selling African traditional and modern outfits, such as suits,kente, and other culturally significant textiles. The primary target market will be high school and university students and online consumers interested in African fashion, heritage, and vibrant cultural representation.

Arthur Wahwehlee

wahwehlee@gmail.com

7. Rwanda Chapter

The Rwanda chapter organized a cooperative workshop for twenty-five young people on 11th September, 2024. The purpose was to enable the youth consider entrepreneurship opportunities in commercial tree nursery and produce tree fruits. The event was held at the Ntende Hotel in the Eastern Province in Rwanda.

Francois Semana

francoissemana2@gmail.com

8. Tanzania Chapter

The Tanzania Chapter in collaborations with the Morogoro Islamic University is training students on civic awareness, Pan Africanism, career development and peace-building.

Joramu Nkumbi

joramnkumbi@gmail.com

9. Uganda Chapter

The Uganda Chapter hosted Twitter (X) Space discussions on significant topics, including “The Current State of Africa” in March, 2024 and “Rwanda Genocide: Lessons for Young Africans” in April, 2024. These sessions engaged approximately twenty-five (25) mentees from Uganda and three leaders from other chapters, fostering insightful dialogue and cross-chapter collaboration.

The Uganda Chapter is working on the production of local artworks and artefacts. The project in collaboration with local artisans, focus on producing and promoting various African art, craft, and design products, including; Textiles, Jewelry, woodwork, etc.

Moses Odeke

lordodeke@gmail.com

10. Zambia Chapter

The Zambia Cahpter working together with Zatenu Development Corporation (ZDC) has engage 20 members around the Lufwanyama-Kalulushi farming block area to grow 1 hectare of soybean. Estimated to produce slightly above 200 X 50 of soybeans in the 2024/25 April harvest in the first pilot phase.

The Zambia Chapter has established a book club to promote the habit of reading books authored by African writers in selected universities.

Mulonda L. Kennias

mulondahugheskennias@gmail.com