We aspire to a society where all children enjoy their rights and receive a sound education and protection which ensures their development and prepares them to be responsible and upstanding citizens. Our goal is to invest in the lives of African children by providing them with the healthy and safe environment necessary in order to build stronger and more resilient generations.

 

OUR LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Jonathan V. Ahlstrom

Commander Jon Ahlstrom, a native of Ellicott City, Maryland graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. He later earned a Master of Arts in Geopolitics from the Institute of Politics in Aix-en-Provence, France and a Master of Business Administration from the Imperial College in London, England. As a nuclear-trained submarine officer, he led sailors at sea through multiple deployments and strategic deterrent patrols. He is actively involved in a variety of foreign policy and international development organizations to include the American Council on Germany, Truman National Security Project, and serves on the Leadership Advisory Board for the Los Angeles Police Department. He was later selected as a White House Fellow where he served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He is currently the Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarine USS COLUMBUS (SSN 762) out of Norfolk, VA.

 

Elizabeth Gillis

 

Samanthan Hall

Samantha Hall is a young professional currently working in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as an Executive Assistant. Prior to her current role, she has served as a management analyst within USAID to several senior officials, two COVID-19 Task Forces, and USAID’s Afghanistan Response Team. Outside of USAID, Samantha has volunteered with the National Model United Nations (NMUN) for several years, where she’s passionate in organizing and simulating UN committees for U.S. and international students to participate in and learn more about global issues and diplomacy. She holds a BA in International Studies and a MA in International Affairs with a focus on Human Rights and Environmental Affairs.

 

Officers

Tambwe Safalani Priscille - President

Tambwe Priscille Safalani is of Congolese origins and was born in Tanzania. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics with minor in international business and a master’s in economics Analytics and Public Administration Doctorate Candidate from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Tambwe represented GSU at a nationwide and campus-based campaign focused on building a sustainable economic and fiscal future for America's next generation focusing on the U.S. long-term national debt organized by “Up To Us”. She cofounded the African Student Association at GSU Dunwoody campus and served as Vice-President. She recently founded Children Assistance First. She was a recipient of the Royal Flame Leadership Award at Georgia State University and was also awarded the Global Scholar Distinction Award from jointly the Atlanta Global Studies Center for Development of Global Competence and Georgia State University.

 

Omari Lukuko- CFO

Omari Lukuko is of Congolese origins and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finances from University of

Kinshasa, DR Congo, 1986. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in innovative financing

and have received a training certificate in finance and technology from the Catholic University of

Leuven, Belgium. Omari currently serves as Senior pastor of Family World Ministry Church in Atlanta, Georgia

 

Regina Daniels- Secretary

Regina Daniels is a Florida native who, surprisingly, left behind beautiful beaches and the fantastic sunshine, to move to Atlanta, Georgia and continue her education at Clark Atlanta University, one of the original historically Black Colleges and Universities, and an accredited institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges. She has dedicated most of her adult life to helping improve the lives of teenagers and young adults. From a very young age, she instinctively felt a passion for helping develop young minds in a positive manner.

Ms. Daniels has received recognition for her Excellence in Customer Service not once, twice, but three times. She is a proud member of the NACAC, "National Association of College Admissions Counseling," and SACAC, "Southern Association for College Admissions Counseling." To remain current and knowledgeable, she attends annual conferences offering expert advice to serve students better.