Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Shortcourses
Personal Information
References
Disclaimer
Timeline
WANYANA BRENDER

WANYANA BRENDER

Social Worker
Kampala

Summary

I am a hard-of-hearing lady, a hardworking solution and result-oriented individual with diverse skills in social economic development, attaching value to professionalism, ethics, and integrity at all levels of engagement. I can multi-task and work under minimum supervision with high pro-activeness and productivity. Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fellow

Rose Uganda Fellowship program
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated strong communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
  • Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.

Volunteer

Uganda Federation of the Hard of Hearing (UFHOH)
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.

Research Fellow

International Disability Alliance (IDA) and International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Working on inclusive employment for the Hard of hearing person in Uganda

Consultant

International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Needs assessment for inclusive education for Hard of hearing Children and youths in Uganda

Volunteer

Hope Junior School
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Special needs teacher for children with disabilities

Education

Makerere University-Kampala
Bachelor of Arts with Education

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Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

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Baptist High School - Kitebi
Uganda Certificate of Education

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Kibiri Catholic Primary School
Primary leaving Examination certificate

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership Experience

2021 - Present, Acting Treasurer, African Federation of Hard of Hearing (AFHOH)

Shortcourses

  • 02/2024, Certificate in inclusive education advocacy training for National Organizations of Persons with Disabilities Under the National Union of DISABLED Persons Uganda (NUDIPU)
  • 08/2021, Training on employment ability and safeguarding policies under the Uganda National Association National Union for Women Disabilities Uganda (NUWODU)
  • Certificate in Guidance and Counseling at Makerere University
  • Certificate in Human Rights for People with Disabilities by the International Disability Alliance

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/15/90
  • Nationality: Ugandan

References

  • Mr. Mwesigwa Daniel Iga, BOD member, International Disability Alliance (IDA), daniel.igamwesigwa2003@gmail.com, +256772939404
  • Mr. Serwadda Moses, Head of Programs, Uganda Federation of the Hard of Hearing (UFHOH), serwaddam.moses751@gmail.com, +256701014030
  • Mrs. Nalubwama Mastulah, Executive Director, Uganda Federation of the Hard of Hearing (UFHOH), nmassmaki25@gmail.com, +256776971801

Disclaimer

I solemnly declare that all the information furnished in this document is free of errors to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Fellow - Rose Uganda Fellowship program
02.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer - Uganda Federation of the Hard of Hearing (UFHOH)
01.2022 - Current
Research Fellow - International Disability Alliance (IDA) and International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)
11.2020 - 06.2021
Consultant - International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)
07.2019 - 05.2020
Volunteer - Hope Junior School
01.2018 - 06.2019
Makerere University-Kampala - ,
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga - ,
Baptist High School - Kitebi - ,
Kibiri Catholic Primary School - ,
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