Our Team
African Revival has head offices in Surrey (UK) and Gulu (Uganda). In South Sudan, we manage projects from Uganda, with project oversight from our team who travel to schools for site inspections, and in partnership with other NGOs. Our UK office is primarily concerned with fundraising, communications, and programme support, in order to support work carried out by our dedicated staff in the field.
Across all the regions we operate in, we are lucky enough to be supported by a team of fantastic, hard-working staff, volunteers, and an experienced and passionate board of trustees & board members.
UK Office
Abi Dar – Executive Director – Abi joined African Revival in January 2022, originally as the Programme Fund Manager, after a successful career in the safari holiday industry, living and working remotely in Botswana and Kenya, before returning to the UK to manage business operations. During the pandemic, Abi also worked as a primary school teaching assistant and has grown to appreciate education from a new angle. She enjoys all-things-food and exploring new places with her family.
Leyla Basacik – Programmes & Fundraising Assistant – Leyla joined African Revival in November 2024. She holds a BSc in Environmental Geography and International Development, along with a Master’s degree in Climate Change Adaptation. With a background in sustainability, she spent several years helping large companies measure and manage their environmental and social impacts. Later, she transitioned into education, teaching Maths, IT, and Geography at secondary level. During this time, she also supported students with Special Educational Needs and co-led eco-initiatives within the school community. Leyla and her husband are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring a variety of sports. They have two cats and a vegetable patch.
Jing Yin – Finance Manager (part-time) – Jing holds a BSc in Accounting, a Master’s degree in International Accounting and Finance Management and a Diploma in IT Support. She has 15 years’ experience working as a Finance Manager in various industries, from shipping, to pet care and Formula 2 racing! Jing enjoys a challenge and is passionate about life; enjoying reading, food, sports and loves to exploring the World with her children.
Uganda Office
Vincent Komakech – Uganda Country Manager – Vincent is part of the Senior Management Team. He is a qualified engineer and has a wealth of experience in both construction and programme management. Vincent’s role involves staff management, education programme design and implementation, as well as overseeing infrastructure projects – responsible for tendering, supervising, quality assessment, and liaising with stakeholders and the District Government. Before joining African Revival in 2012 he worked as a Project Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council, World Vision and Action Against Hunger.
Monica Aguti Pinkett – Finance and Administration Manager – Monica joined African Revival in March 2018 as part of the Senior Management Team. She brings a wealth of experience in Finance, HR and Administration, having previously worked for Lira NGO Forum and Invisible Children. Outside of office hours Monica continues to devote time to learning new skills, with an interest in different cultures.
Tonny Oyat – Driver – Tonny joined us in 2008 and is the longest serving member of staff, having previously worked for a member of parliament in Gulu Municipality. In 2010, Tonny entered African Revival folklore whilst driving our founder and some trustees from Murchison Falls National Park to Pakuba Air Strip in record time to catch a flight they were running late for using his local knowledge.
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