Our Team
Milele is ran by a dedicated team of people from Kenya and the UK. So you can get to know us a bit, here are some of the key people who help to keep Milele going on a day to day basis.
Rieder
Rieder is the Kenya coordinator for Milele.
He is responsible for the day to day operation of Milele's programmes in Kenya as well as the social and emotional care of the sponsored children.
Rieder has a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development from Mombasa Technical College, certificate in Early Childhood Education & Development from KNEC and has been working with Milele since 2010.
Amy
Amy is one of the two founders and a Trustee of Milele.
She is responsible for the day to day running of Milele in the UK including communication with sponsors and supporters.
Amy is a Health Visitor with a background in Child Nursing and Psychology and applies much of her experience working with vulnerable families in the UK to Milele.
Richard
Richard is one of the two founders and a Trustee of Milele.
He is responsible for the Milele website, news blog and financial management of the charity and has completed numerous sponsored challenges for Milele, including a recent Olympic Triathlon.
Richard is a Technology Consultant and uses his technical and analytical skills to help make the most of the donations Milele receives.
Chuck
Chuck is a volunteer with Milele.
He is a member of the Milele steering group and has taken part in a number of fundraising challenges including climbing Snowdon and a CPR marathon.
Chuck has experience working with children with special education needs as well as sales & purchasing.
Emily
Emily is a volunteer with Milele.
She is the Milele Steering group coordinator and has completed a number of fundraising challenges. In addition she provides social media and marketing support.
Emily has a legal background and utilises this along with her strong organisational skills to ensure the smooth operation of Milele meetings and events.
Chloe
Chloe is a volunteer with Milele
She created the Milele Internship programme, is a member of the Milele steering group and has completed a number of fundraising challenges.
" Since becoming a trustee of Milele I have been inspired by the young people we sponsor. They are young people with the same hopes and dreams as any other young person - who deserve the opportunity to see those dreams fulfilled. Milele goes some way to providing those opportunities... and the rest is up to them! "
James
James is a volunteer with Milele
He is a member of the the Milele Steering group and has completed a number of fundraising challenges, including a Olympic Triathlon.
James is a qualified accountant and loves a spreadsheet.
