October 2024

Josephine’s Dream

Getting to Know a Young Nonprofit Founder from Uganda

Josephine Nabukenya is a founder, leader, and dreamer. Born with HIV, she started using her voice as a child to fight stigma and raise awareness for people living with HIV.

Today she leads the Miles of Smiles Foundation, her way of paying forward and continuing to make a difference for children living with chronic disease.

Listen to her story on EGPAF’s podcast, Beyond+.

Josephine’s Journey

Josephine has grown up with EGPAF. Starting a child attending Ariel Camps today she sits on the Board of Directors, leading the future of the organization and advocating for children living with HIV.

Josephine and her mother during their first visit to the US. EGPAF
EGPAF Ambassador, Josephine Nabukenya, back at Capitol Hill to support PEPFAR reauthorization. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2017
Josephine speaking at an event for Jewelers for Children, a long time supporter of EGPAF’s programs for children living with HIV. Jewelers for Children 2017.
EGPAF Ambassadors Martha Cameron, Josephine Nabukenya, Maurine Murenga, Jake Glaser, and Brian Ahimbisibwe. EGPAF 2018
Josephine leading a session for World AIDS Day in Uganda. Josephine is part of a group of ‘Superstars’ who support peer leaders in their community. Eric Bond EGPAF 2018
Josephine at a 2022 EGPAF Board Meeting. As a member of the Board of Directors, she helps guide the organization. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2022
Josephine with the Miles of Smiles team celebrating the pre-lauch of the MOSmiles Health Application. Miles of Smiles 2023.

Learn More About Josephine

EGPAF Ambassadors Brian & Josephine Reflect on AIDS 2018 Josephine Nabukenya From Youth Advocate to Global Ambassador
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Uganda

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