The Hearts and Hands Behind EYE
Education for Youth Empowerment (EYE) is powered by a committed team of educators, humanitarians, social workers, youth leaders, and community volunteers who believe in the dignity and potential of every child. Our strength lies not in titles, but in the compassion, integrity, and determination that each team member brings
Our work stretches across refugee settlements, rural communities, and hard-to-reach areas, yet our team moves with unity of purpose: building hope where it has been lost and restoring opportunity where it has been denied.
Our Team
Meet the people behind Education for Youth Empowerment (EYE) – community-rooted leaders, educators, and volunteers dedicated to transforming lives.
Our team is a dynamic group of humanitarian professionals, educators, community organizers, and youth leaders who share a common mission: empowering refugee and host communities through education, protection, and sustainable development. Each member brings a wealth of experience, cultural understanding, and deep commitment to improving lives in displacement settings.
We are united by a strong ethic of service and accountability. From program design to field implementation, our team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality interventions that respond directly to the needs of children, youth, women, and vulnerable groups. Guided by principles of dignity, inclusion, and equity, we ensure that every community member is treated with respect and given an opportunity to thrive.
Our work is strengthened by volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to support learning activities, community outreach, mentorship, and grassroots mobilization. They form the heartbeat of our organization—innovative, resilient, and always ready to step forward where help is most needed.
Together, our team represents professionalism, passion, and purpose. We are committed to building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities, one program and one life at a time
Meet Our Founder
Alex Woja Santino
Founder and Executive Director of EYE
Alex Woja Santino is a humanitarian leader, educator, and community mobilizer whose life and work are deeply rooted in the realities of displacement. Having grown up within the refugee experience himself, he transformed personal challenges into a powerful vision: to ensure that every young person—regardless of their background or status—has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead.
Driven by a passion for equity, Alex founded Education for Youth Empowerment (EYE) to bridge the gaps in education, protection, and livelihood opportunities for refugee and host communities. Under his leadership, EYE has grown into a trusted community-based organization known for inclusive programming, youth-centered innovation, and strong community partnerships.
He oversees strategic direction, partnerships, and program development, ensuring that EYE remains locally led, accountable, and impactful. Alex is widely respected for his ability to inspire young people, mobilize communities, and advocate for the rights and dignity of refugees across the region.
His work continues to demonstrate that empowered youth are not just beneficiaries—they are the future leaders and changemakers of their communities
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Christine Nyoka Justine
Chair Person Board
Fabian Richard Wani
Deputy Chair Person
Alex Woja Santino
Secretary General
Peres Kaku
Treasurer
Taban Thamas Emmanuel
Communications & Resource Mobilization
Alice Osoru
Auditor
Woja Sururu Charles
member
Meet Our Staff & Volunteers
Behind every successful program is a team of passionate individuals committed to creating lasting change. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that refugee and host communities receive quality support, education, and opportunities for a better future.
Our team is made up of experienced humanitarian workers, educators, social workers, youth leaders, community mobilizers, and passionate volunteers. Together, they bring diverse expertise that strengthens our programs in education, protection, livelihoods, WASH, peacebuilding, and climate resilience.
Whether they are teaching in learning hubs, coordinating field activities, supporting vulnerable families, or engaging with youth groups, our staff and volunteers demonstrate dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Their commitment ensures that every young person we serve has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead.
We celebrate their resilience and unwavering spirit, which continues to inspire the communities we work with and drive meaningful impact every day.
Emmanuel Lokwen
Simon Gala
Jackline Muhammed