James Armson
James was born in Surrey in 1970, and grew-up in Brighton. He attended the University of East Anglia where read Pure Mathematics. After graduation James worked for a couple of years in the Finance Industry before taking the opportunity to spend 18 months traveling through India, Asia and Australasia. Upon returning to the UK in 1996, James worked in the city of London as a Risk Manager for several Investment Banks
Following a life changing holiday to Uganda in 2004 and seeing for himself the poverty and difficulties facing the people of East Africa, James resigned as Vice President of Merrill Lynch and became a full time volunteer at Sanyu Babies' Home; a registered NGO (Non-government organisation) caring for orphaned, abandoned and destitute babies and children.
His role at the Home included looking after the daily needs of the babies and working closely with the Ugandan staff to ensure the babies always received the best levels of care possible. He worked closely the Ugandan administration assisting them with the Home’s financial and accounting procedures. He was also responsible for developing 'income generation' and 'expense reduction' projects to help Sanyus achieve long term self sustainability, ensuring the Home continues to provide the essential love and care for all their babies.
As time went by James also started to assist other Ugandan charities and community projects working with needy and disadvantaged children. It was at this point the idea for Mikwano Children’s Trust Uganda came into fruition.
Mikwano
Children's Trust
Promoting the well-being of the poor, destitute and orphaned children of Uganda, regardless of their creed, colour or tribe. This is achieved through the provision of financial assistance and advisory support.
