User:Christine Semambo Sempebwa

Christine Semambo Sempebwa is a Ugandan Development Professional currently working as the Executive Director of Forum for African Women Educationalist (FAWE) Uganda Chapter. This is one of 34 other FAWE Chapters that are spread out across the African continent.

Prior to joining FAWE, Christine had served in various capacities in the development and education sectors. Some of the positions she held included the National advocacy Coordinator for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Communications Officer Action Aid Uganda and teacher, Gayaza High School.

Contents * 1 Background * 2 Work History * 3 Other assignments and responsibilities * External links

Background
Christine was born in Entebbe, a town on the shores of Lake Victoria on Christmas Day. Her parents (deceased) were the late Moses Kibuuka Semambo and Ida Nabwami Semambo. She attended Lake Victoria School and later proceeded to King's College Budo. She joined Makerere University in 1979 where she graduated with a BA with a diploma in Education. Christine worked as a graduate teacher at Gayaza High School in Uganda and also taught for some years in Kenya. She later joined the NGO world and enrolled in Makerere University where she obtained Masters degree in the field of Development. She has since the 1980s work in various capacities in the area of development and has traveled extensively all over Uganda and to other countries in Africa, Europe and the far East.

Work History
Christine started her career as a graduate teacher in 1982 and worked in Uganda and later Kenya. She has since 1985 worked in several capacities with development organizations and as a private consultant. Her career in development has seen her work with UNFPA, Action Aid, Grath & Gregor Associates, Ka Tutandike Uganda and Forum for African Women Educationalists

Other assignments and responsibilities
Christine has been on teams that have carried out several development assignment for UN agencies, Government and Non Governmental Organizations. She has worked on assignments as a local consultant with the US based Chemonics International. Christine is also engaged in voluntary work and is currently the Vice Chairperson of Uganda Community Libraries Association. She also does voluntary work with the youth, church and people with disabilities. Christine also enjoys creative writing for leisure and has written several poems.