What makes the new SAFAD committee truly special is the diversity of its members. Hailing from Spain, South Africa, the UK, and India, this new team embodies the global nature of SAFAD’s work. All committee members are Masters students from the School of Water, Energy, and the Environment at Cranfield University. They bring an array of backgrounds to the table, including civil engineering, environmental science, agronomy, accountancy, non-profit work, and water management. This unique blend of expertise allows them to approach challenges with innovative and diverse perspectives.
Each member is driven by a shared vision: to make a positive impact, no matter how large or small. Whether it’s improving water management systems, supporting environmental sustainability, or advancing community-driven development, the committee members are committed to making meaningful contributions both locally and globally.
| Name | Position |
| Victoria Santana Santamaría | President |
| Sagnik Mukherjee | Treasurer |
| Tara Chaussalet | Secretary |
| Jennet Ojur | Vice President/Volunteer Outreach and Events |
| Andrew Coco | Project Officer |
| Qaltafa Fatima | Project Officer |
| Smaranika Tripathy | Fundraising Officer |
| Yusuf Abdulkareem | Fundraising Officer |
The team was accompanied and advised by Dr Andrea MOMBLANCH, a lecturer at Cranfield University and former secretary of the charity.
2023-2024 Team
At the helm of 2023-24 SAFAD charity is a committed team of Cranfield University students from various MSc and PhD programmes including Advanced Water Management, Future Food Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Water and Sanitation for Development, Water and Wastewater Engineering, Geological Information Systems, Applied Bioinformatics and more. Our passionate team is committed to creating a pivotal link in supporting developing countries to achieve sustainable development.
| Name | Position |
| Dick Niwahereza | President |
| Sirisha Venkatesh | Secretary |
| Sheilla Constance Apio | Treasurer |
| Jenny Shepherd | Vice President – Projects |
| Billy Thurston | Fund Raising Officer |
| Christopher Angiro | Projects Officer |
| Chidera Henrietta Abgim | Outreach and publicity |
| Francis Sankah | Events Officer |
| Mazen Salama | Ambassador – MSc Renewable energy |
| Khalid Adam Yusuf | Ambassador – MSc Applied Bioinformatics |
| Ahmad Idris | Ambassador – MSc Environmental Engineering |
| Romoke Ojo | Ambassador – MSc Geographical Information Management |
| Ahmad Ismail | Ambassador – MSc Water and Sanitation for Development |
| Anthony Reuben | Ambassador – MSc Water and Wastewater Engineering |
| Regis Umugiraneza | Ambassador – Future Food Sustainability MSc |
The team is accompanied and advised by our trustee, Dr Andrea MOMBLANCH, a lecturer at Cranfield University.
2022/23 Team
Coming from England, France, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia, SAFAD committee members have in common that they are all Masters students in the Water Department at Cranfield University.
With their diverse backgrounds (civil engineering, environmental science, agronomy, sanitation…), they form a cosmopolitan team and are motivated by the idea of making a positive impact at whatever scale they may reach.
The team was accompanied and advised by Dr Andrea MOMBLANCH, a lecturer at Cranfield University and former secretary of the charity.
Silsoe Aid For Appropriate Development Cranfield University, Bedfordshire.