MEET THE TEAM
VIONA LENAPUNYA
Co-founder & CEO
"I strongly believe that people who do what they love or do what matches their interests, values etc, for a career, deliver excellence."
FRIDAY
Co-Founder & Executive Director
"To be productive in society, young people need to choose careers they are happy with. Pendo aims at helping young people in Africa to unleash their potential and be productive members of the society."
PROFILE TEAM
GICHERU MARYANN
Team Leader & Social media manager
"Pendo in itself means love and it is through this initiative that we can inspire and empower the youth to do what they love"
ELEAZER AFOTEY
Web Analyst
"I think an integral part of education is helping students identify what they are passionate about and helping them find the right resources. We can harness our potentials effectively when we do things we’re passionate about."
EMOH JUSTINA
Website Content manager
"Rediscovering youths hidden potential is crucial and Pendo is working to achieve that among African youths."
INITIATIVE TEAM
KUNDAI KWANGWARI
Initiative Team Leader
"A career gives you a living. But a career you love brings fulfilment, a sense of purpose and sometimes means a reason to wake up another day."
GYU RI LEE
Research and Development Manager
"I hope to become a companion for all youth in discovering what truly makes their heart beat and promise a world where their lifetime aspirations can be fulfilled."
SOCIAL BUSINESS TEAM
SUZU KITAMURA
Team Leader
I believe that people can combine passion and career to make a difference in the world - and I hope Pendo inspires youth to do just that. .
REI SASAKI
Social media content creator & Translator
As a Japanese member in Pendo I hope to act as a bridge to connect Pendo and Japanese community.
IBEGWAM CHIGAEMEZU
Event Coordinator & Translator
"Pendo aims at helping youths discover that having a successful career and a happy one is indeed possible."