Leadership & Team

Meet the passionate team driving our mission of restoring dignity, hope, and self-reliance in underserved communities.

Leadership Structure

At GOFRIL Foundation, our leadership is built on integrity, service, and community impact. The organization is:

  • Founded and guided by a passionate Vision Carrier.
  • Governed by a professional and ethical Board of Trustees.
  • Managed by an experienced Executive Director and a dynamic Management Team.
  • Driven on the ground by our dedicated Field Staff operating across Malawi and Tanzania.

Together, this team brings strategy to life β€” from boardrooms to classrooms, health clinics to village centers.

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Founder & Vision Carrier

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Raphael Isaac Rabin Ijarah

Founder & Vision Carrier

βœ‰οΈ raphael.ijarah@gofrilfoundation.org

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Role

As the spiritual leader and principal custodian of GOFRIL’s mission, Raphael shapes the foundational values and long-term vision of the organization. He provides pastoral care, global representation, and continues to inspire through testimony, mentorship, and visionary leadership.

Bio

Orphaned at a young age and raised by diverse families across Africa and Europe, Raphael's journey of faith and resilience laid the foundation for GOFRIL Foundation. A preacher, singer, and servant-leader, he began his ministry in the streets and refugee camps of East Africa, eventually forming GOFRIL Ministries in Kigoma. His leadership remains rooted in compassion, faith, and a strong calling to uplift the marginalized.

Program Leads & Pillar Coordinators

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John Doe

Education Pillar

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Jane Mwale

Health & Wellness

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Isaac Banda

Livelihoods

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Grace Nkomo

Child Development

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Field Agents & Project Teams

Our boots-on-the-ground team operates at the heart of the communities we serve β€” from refugee camps to village centers. These dedicated agents implement programs, facilitate community engagement, and ensure real-time responsiveness to local needs.

Spotlight on Key Field Leaders

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Faith Chirwa

Malawi Coordinator

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Thomas Nkondo

Northern Projects Lead

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Juliana Mutesi

Youth Empowerment

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David Mwinyi

Field Operations, Tanzania

We honour these champions of transformation

These field leaders, volunteers, and community agents make GOFRIL’s work possible on the frontlines β€” every single day. Their courage, compassion, and commitment drive impact where it matters most.