Meet the team
Vital Crest Foundation is led by a committed team of organisers, creatives, facilitators, and researchers. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with communities to deliver impact that matters and endures.
Founder and Director
Rose Kobusinge
Rose is the founder of Vital Crest Foundation and contributes to shaping its vision, strategy, and learning processes. She is an activist, advocate, and researcher committed to climate justice, sustainable development, and human mobility. With a Master’s degree in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Makerere University, Rose brings academic grounding and lived experience from a climate-vulnerable community. Her work is rooted in equity, youth leadership, and community co-creation. She was also appointed as the African Union and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Change Maker. At the Foundation, she weaves together activism, policy engagement, and participatory research to support solutions at the intersection of environment, migration, and justice.
Racheal Basemera
Racheal Basemera’s passion for sustainable development, youth engagement, and girls’ education aligns strongly with the mission of Vital Crest Foundation. Her academic grounding in administration and commitment to sustainability bring valuable insight to the Foundation’s work in sparking young people and advancing inclusive, community-driven solutions. Racheal’s interest in gender equity and youth leadership strengthens the Foundation’s efforts to promote meaningful participation, especially among marginalised groups, ensuring that its programmes are both impactful and transformative.
Administration
Research & Engagement
Henry Kihika
Henry Kihika supports research and community engagement at Vital Crest Foundation, focusing on the intersection of climate change, health, and social development. He is a postgraduate student pursuing a Master of Health Services Research at Makerere University School of Public Health and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University. As a dedicated health systems researcher and social scientist, Henry is passionate about generating evidence and fostering collaboration to inform inclusive, community-led responses to climate challenges. His work strengthens the Foundation’s ability to ground its interventions in both rigorous research and meaningful engagement with affected communities.