Empowering Communities
Our Mission: Implement global partnerships and programs that expand education, healthcare, infrastructure, environmental
sustainability, and economic opportunity.
Our Vision: Unite people, institutions, and communities worldwide to build sustainable development solutions that advance prosperity, environmental protection, and human dignity.
Strategic Pillars:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Environment
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Global
- Cooperation
GUY A. HANS
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our aim for the GOWDEN USA platform is to clearly showcase our commitment, driven by the vision of Mr. Guy A. Hans, to prioritize development and human dignity in all our endeavors. We are focused on addressing global challenges by building robust urban, suburban, and rural communities that offer long-term improvements for everyone. This includes peacefully delivering humanitarian assistance, upholding human rights, advancing education and healthcare, protecting the environment, facilitating habitat construction, and promoting sustainable development.
GRACIA MIRACLE HOUNGBEDJI
GOWDEN USA REPRESENTATIVE IN REPUBLIC OF BENIN
Gracia Miracle HOUNGBEDJI is a professional in the field of humanitarian aid and international development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s specialized in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, and has completed her training with certifications in emergency education and humanitarian and development project management.
Driven by a desire to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations, including disabled people, disadvantaged children, and refugees, Gracia acquired solid experience in the field.
In particular, she was a facilitator on the “Inclusive education for disabled children in the Abomey-Calavi commune” project, and later piloted the “Access to microcredit for disabled women in Abomey-Calavi” project.
Gracia Miracle HOUNGBEDJI is currently Country Representative for GOWDEN USA in Benin, where she continues to contribute to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations.
Samuel LELANO
GOWDEN USA REPRESENTATIVE IN GUINEA CONAKRY
Mr. Samuel Lelano, appointed representative in Guinea Conakry in 2022, is an accomplished professional in the field of environmental law and science, with a professional degree in mining law, giving him solid expertise in the legal aspects of mining and environmental protection. He also pursued his studies to obtain a Master 2 in Environmental Science, consolidating his understanding and commitment to current ecological issues.
Prior to his appointment as GOWDENUSA.org Representative in Guinea Conakry, from 2019 to 2021 he successfully led the “Les Petites Pousses” project, a consortium initiative of the NGOs Mining and Green Space (Guinea) and Scienteama (France), to promote reforestation and environmental education.
In 2021, Mr. Lelano also held the position of Chairman of the Democracy and Legal Reform Commission of the Guinea House of Associations and NGOs platform. In this role, he worked to improve legal frameworks and promote democratic values within Guinean civil society.
As a representative of GOWDENUSA.org, Mr. Lelano pledged to continue his work for environmental protection and sustainable development in Guinea Conakry.
MADAM TABU KITUNDA SANDRA
HEAD OF MISSION AND REPRESENTING GOWDEN OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (RDC)
She is a Congolese professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Management Sciences, specializing in Accounting. She has solid experience in inventory management, logistics, administration, security, and operational coordination.
She has also served as an assistant to the Ebola Response Team within the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, and worked as a secretary at Goma International Airport.
Her professional experience has enabled her to develop strong expertise in management, accounting, administration, logistics, warehouse management, security, team coordination, and humanitarian operations.
She has worked on several occasions as a MONUSCO Warehouse Manager in various locations across North Kivu, particularly in Goma and Beni, where she was responsible for inventory management and monitoring, warehouse organization, and logistics operations.
Currently, she serves as National Director of GRABEL SECURITY, a private security company, where she is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the organization’s activities.
MR. NGOY KAHENYA Stanislas
GOWDEN National Coordinator
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mr. NGOY KAHENYA Stanislas, as National Coordinator, contributes to the coordination of the activities of Global Oneworld Development Network, Inc. (GOWDEN) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He works in coordination with the existing National Office, represented by Ms. Sandra KITUNDA Tabu, GOWDEN’s National Representative in the DRC.
His role is to organize, align and monitor activities and programs in consultation with the National Representative and the National Office. He promotes collaboration among provincial leaders, project teams and partners, in accordance with GOWDEN’s policies and decisions.
KASONGO KILIKUMBI PIERRE
DEPUTY COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE GOWDEN OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (RDC)
Mr. Pierre Kasongo KILIKUMBI, is a professional holding a Bachelor’s degree in Public Law,with diverse experience in NGOs, project coordination, logistics,procurement,inventory management, administrative follow-up, and monitoring.
Experience notably acquired through projects supported by USAID, SANRU, and the Global Fund.Accustomed to working with multidisciplinary teams,preparing reports,complying with donor procedures, and coordinating operations at the provincial,country and international level.
As Deputy Country Representative GOWDENUSA.Org in Congo (RDC) Mr. Kasongo pledged To focus on improving education, health care,and sustainable development.
