Founders

William Winder has an indomitable interest in the education, health and nurture of children. Mr. Winder served on the Board of Directors for a successful youth development project, working to improve the self-image and motivation of young men and women living in public housing. He was also on the staff as a consultant to the Charlestown Economic Development Corporation, implementing projects to improve the standard of living. As a registered architect in the Boston area he has been involved with neighborhood economic development issues and projects focused on improving economic opportunity, working directly with constituents to first seek an understanding of their root problems and then promoting sustainable solutions. William lives in Cambridge with his wife Katiti. It was on a visit to her homeland that he fell in love with that magical country that Winston Churchill named the pearl of Africa and its people. Moved by the overwhelming needs of the Ugandans, the decision to do what could be done to help them was an easy one. This visit transformed his and Katiti’s life forever.

Katiti Kironde was born in Kampala, Uganda. She remains deeply rooted in her family’s history that is a legacy of African aristocracy and influential leadership. In the late 19th century her great-grandfather, Sir Apollo Kaggwa served as chief regent to the young King of Buganda. He went on to become Prime Minister and used his position to advance the health and education of his people. His eldest grandson, Apollo Kironde, Katiti’s father, followed in his footsteps and dedicated his life to education and public service. In 1962 he became Uganda’s first Ambassador to the United Nations. He always stressed the importance of public service to Katiti and her siblings. A graduate of Harvard College, Katiti has always been a supporter of child-focused health and education, volunteering at local schools and hospitals. She remains a mentor and tutor at her alma mater. Katiti continues to honor her ancestor’s legacy of advancing health and education in Uganda as the co-founder of the Kironde Education and Health Fund, doing her own part to advance the quality of life of those in need.

The fund is our way of giving back, fulfilling the vision of a vibrant Ugandan society that propelled the public service of our ancestors.