Our Leadership

Committed to community-driven change

Casimir Djoko Kamdem
Country Director | Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA), DR Congo

Casimir Djoko Kamdem

I was raised in the context of war and recurrent humanitarian crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over the past 25 years, I have lived through armed conflict, displacement, and major humanitarian shocks. Experiencing these realities firsthand gave me a profound understanding of what communities endure — and, more importantly, how much strength they carry.

This lived experience is the ... Read more
Qualifications
  • Engineering degree in Agronomic Sciences from the University of Kindu in DR Congo
  • Anticipatory Action certification from RedR UK
  • Mini MBA in Social Innovation and Sustainable Development

Board of Directors

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Isaac Ngongo Kyoso

Isaac Ngongo Kyoso

Chairman of the board of directors

Reverend Pastor Isaac Ngongo Kyoso serves as Chairperson of the Board of Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA), ...

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Lazare Kamdem

Lazare Kamdem

Senior Advisor

Lazare Kamdem is a WASH and public health specialist with over 25 years of professional experience in water supply systems, ...

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Jean-Jacques Bigabwa Birindwa

Jean-Jacques Bigabwa Birindwa

Secretary General

Jean-Jacques Bigabwa Birindwa brings over 20 years of diverse professional experience spanning public administration, ...

Executive Leadership Team

John Yambungu Shabani

John Yambungu Shabani

Meal officer

John Yambungu-Shabani is a senior humanitarian professional with more than 25 years of experience in public health, ...

Joseline Kwinja Mutuzi

Joseline Kwinja Mutuzi

Finance officer

Joseline Kwinja Mutuzi is a financial administrator with over 13 years of professional experience in financial ...

Our Leadership Structure

The leadership of Humanitarian Action for Africa includes three main oversight bodies, including a governing council, board of directors, and executive leadership team.