Our people

Our Staff

The board and team guiding the foundation’s work in Kasese and beyond.

Fred Marule

Founder and Executive Director

Fred is a community-led development advocate, a participatory WASH practitioner, a Force of Nature certified facilitator and Consultant. He is an IFRC Limitless Youth Academy Innovator advising business leaders and changing mindsets for greater climate action, as well as helping at risk and vulnerable communities at the verge of climate breakdown including young people to translate climate anxiety into action- enabling an Intergenerational collaboration for thriving generations.

My Leadership Journey

Baroness Lt Col Catherine Jade Olusoga

Trustee

Catherine is a resident of North West England, United Kingdom. She is honored to be a Trustee of Maru Action Development Foundation. She is passionate about life-saving work on water and food security, disaster mitigation/relief, work with IDPs, building bridges with local and international actors.

Judith Callaghan

Trustee

Judith is a resident of County Durham, United Kingdom. She believes in creating just and climate-resilient communities. She is passionate about empowering every individual to respond to their unique needs, ensuring a sustainable and equitable future. She envisions a world where environmental justice prevails and climate resilience is a shared reality.

Marie A Coz

Trustee

Marie, now retired from a 30 year career in nursing, and has been passionate about climate change since 1980. As a passionate advocate for wildlife and climate justice, Marie honors the Maru Action Development Foundation’s relentless commitment to nurturing a livable planet for all. According to Marie, “The foundation’s actions not only uplift women, youth, and children on the frontlines of climate breakdown but also nurtures a thriving world for the wildlife, truly embodying the spirit of change and hope for a sustainable future.”

Ronet Mbambu

Finance & Administration Assistant

Ronet Mbambu is the Finance & Administration Assistant at Maru Action Development Foundation. She manages financial records, supports budget tracking, and ensures smooth daily operations. With a background in financial management, Ronet is dedicated to maintaining transparency and efficiency in the foundation’s work.

A resident of Kasese District in Western Uganda, she is passionate about community-led development and actively contributes to the foundation’s mission of building resilient and sustainable communities.

Lawrence Bagheni

Programs Manager – Climate Justice Agribusiness

Lawrence Bagheni is the Programs Manager for Climate Justice Agribusiness at Maru Action Development Foundation. He leads initiatives focused on sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, working closely with communities to implement eco-friendly agribusiness solutions.

With extensive experience in climate justice and sustainable farming practices, Lawrence is committed to promoting food security, environmental conservation, and economic empowerment. His leadership supports the foundation’s mission of fostering climate-resilient communities in Kasese District and beyond.