Governance & Leadership
AVET is guided by a seven-portfolio Board of Directors, working alongside an internal Executive Advisory Committee.
Board of Directors
Discover the passionate individuals driving Apostolic Voice Education Trust’s mission in Lusaka.
Gift Matinanga
Founder & Chairperson
Gift Matinanga is the Founder and Chairperson of Apostolic Voice Education Trust (AVET), leading the organization’s work across education, mental health, economic empowerment, and media in Zambia and beyond. He also leads Apostolic Voice Global Mission (AVGM) and serves as Zambia Coordinator for World Space Week. Gift is a dedicated advocate for community transformation, combining leadership, research, and storytelling to advance AVET’s mission across all four pillars.
Tom Bwalya
Vice Chairperson & Director of Economic Empowerment
Over eight years of experience in education and community development across Zambia, including roles with Restless Development Zambia, CARE International Zambia, and Mary’s Meals Zambia — with a strong background in monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and community systems strengthening.
Manyeta C. Samutela
Board Secretary · Director of Governance & Legal Compliance
A regulatory compliance and administration professional with an LLB and certified mediation training, currently overseeing legal and regulatory compliance at Pelican Scientific, with prior experience supporting USAID-funded programme administration.
Maliro Ngoma
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Administration
A program design and Monitoring & Evaluation leader with experience at UNICEF Zambia and PEAS Zambia, currently serving as School Improvement Lead and Postgraduate Research Supervisor. Holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies and is completing a PhD in Education Management & Administration.
Bonaventure Mulenga
Director of Education & Curriculum (AVU)
A development specialist with 15 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and NGOs, including senior leadership roles at PEAS Zambia and service as First Secretary for Trade & Investment at the Zambian Embassy in Beijing. Holds a Master of Science in Strategic Management and currently serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Justo Mwale University.
Nawa Sitali
Director of Health (CHMHFA)
A Health and Safety Compliance Specialist with experience spanning Zamfluorspar Ltd and a decade with the Zambia National Service as an Environmental and Occupational Health Officer. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at Texila American University.
Clotilda Mwale
Director of Media & Advocacy (UVS)
A Development Studies graduate with experience in community welfare programming and youth empowerment, including work with Zambia’s Department of Social Welfare and the Amos Youth Centre.
Executive Advisory Committee
The Executive Advisory Committee supports the Board by providing operational guidance and day-to-day coordination across AVET’s programmes.
Our team’s unwavering dedication and faith-driven approach consistently exceed expectations, delivering transformative educational experiences.
Grace Mwale
Education Program Coordinator
Get to Know Our Full Team
Our leadership is committed to transparency and accountability in everything AVET does.