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Driving Change

Four passionate individuals who believe that creativity, compassion, and community can change lives and prove it every single day in Namatala.

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John Paul Ojirot
Founder &
Director Est. 2023
Founder's Story

John Paul Ojirot

Founder & Creative Director

John Paul Ojirot is a visionary artist, community builder, and the heart behind the Neighbourhood Art Hub. In 2023, he turned a deeply personal belief that art belongs to everyone into a living, breathing reality in the heart of Namatala slum, Mbale.

Passionate about creativity, culture, and community, he has built a welcoming hub for young people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities proving that a single idea, rooted in compassion, can transform an entire neighbourhood.

Under his leadership, the Hub has reached over 200 young people, held the annual Paint for a Preemie event for 500+ attendees, and continues to grow as a model of community-led art education in Uganda.

"I believe art is not a privilege. It is a language every child deserves to speak freely, boldly, and without limits."

The Full Team

Passionate People,
Shared Purpose

Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills and a shared commitment to empowering the young people of Namatala through art, community, and care.

Gwali Yasin
Gwali Yasin
Art Hub Coordinator

Passionate about fostering creative environments. Gwali is experienced in maintaining safe, clean, and well-organised spaces ensuring every session at the Hub runs smoothly and every young person feels welcome from the moment they arrive.

🏠 Space & Environment
Anna Beatrice Apolot
Anna Beatrice Apolot
Treasurer & Secretary

A dedicated community leader with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for the arts. Anna ensures the Hub's financial operations run smoothly while expertly managing records, communications, and administrative affairs.

📊 Finance & Administration
Oumo Ben
Oumo Ben
Artist & teacher

Ben is one of the Neighbourhood Art Hub's young teachers and one of our most talented artists. What started as his own journey through the Hub's programs has grown into a role as a mentor, guiding the next generation of young artists in the very community that first inspired him.

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We're always looking for passionate artists, educators, and community builders to help us grow our impact in Namatala and beyond.

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