Meet our members

Our Team

Host Members

Maria João Guerra

2024 Host

Portugal

Moses Machipisa

2024 Host

Zimbabwe

Coordination Team

Rui Marques is a portuguese entrepreneur, manager and social activist. He currently presides the P. António Vieira Institute (IPAV). He has been involved in several solidarity actions regarding the self-determination of East Timor, the integration of homeless people and the integration of refugees. Rui Marques served as High Commissioner for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue and as National Coordinator of “Programa Escolhas”. Since 2010, he is the President of the Ubuntu Leaders Academy project.

Rui Marques

Founder of Ubuntu Leaders Academy

Portugal

Rui Nunes da Silva

General Secretary

Portugal

Mónica Rocha e Melo

International Relations Director

Portugal

Francisca Assis Teixeira

Director of People and Purpose

Portugal

Tânia Neves

Executive Coordinator

Portugal

Pedro Amaro Santos

Executive Coordinator

Portugal

Maria Marques de Almeida

Executive Coordinator

Portugal

Rita Miranda Pereira

Project Manager

Portugal

Afonso Santos

Technology and Communications

Portugal

Ana Jorge Teixeira

Communication Team Manager

Portugal

Marta Marques

Ubuntu United Nations Team

Portugal

Marta Castillo

Primary Partner – Fundación Tomillo

Spain

Marta Hurtada

Primary Partner- Fundación Tomillo

Spain

José Maria Gonzalez

Primary Partner- Fundación SM

Spain

Michal Sidlo

Primary Partner – Artevio

Czech Republic

Jessica Ramirez

Ubuntu United Nations Team

Colombia

Harry Mwailengo

Ubuntu United Nations Team

Kenya

Queen Liwali

Ubuntu United Nations Team

Kenya