Built with communities
Programs are shaped with the people closest to the needs, risks, and solutions.
About us
Community health gets stronger when climate realities are part of the plan.
Health Planet Foundation brings public health workers, youth leaders, mothers, and community partners together around practical action.
Our purpose
Prepared communities, healthier families
We work at the point where climate pressure meets everyday health. That means helping communities prepare for heat and floods, supporting safe motherhood, improving mental wellness, and making reliable health information easier to reach.
Our approach is local, collaborative, and practical. We listen first, build with partners, and focus on tools that communities can keep using long after a project launch.
Field presence
Support that meets people where they are.
From homes and clinics to outdoor community meetings, our work is built around trust, listening, and practical health support.
How we work
Monoline-inspired clarity, Health Planet substance: clean, direct, and grounded in community trust.
Practical over abstract
We favor tools, training, and referrals that can be used in daily community health work.
Care without stigma
Maternal health, mental wellness, and youth health deserve privacy, respect, and trust.
Our team
Leadership and governance
Meet the people guiding Health Planet Foundation through community health, climate resilience, public health programming, finance, advocacy, and organizational growth.
Management Team
Day-to-day leadership
Executive Director
Doreen McGeachy
Masters candidate for Public Health; degree in Public Health. Over 15 years of experience in the NGO and Health sectors with expertise in project programming and implementation.
Technical Advisor
Maureen Nyambe
Holds a Masters degree in Public Health. Over 20 years of experience in the NGO and Health sectors with significant expertise in technical advising, project programming and implementation.
Programs Manager
Nolia Chipundo
Holds an MSc in Project Management and CA Zambia qualification. Brings over 5 years of project management experience and over 10 years of financial expertise across the non-profit, private, and government sectors.
Finance & Administration Manager
Mercy Chipundo
An accountant with over 10 years of experience managing organizational budgets and workplans. Holds a Diploma in Accountancy.
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight
Chairperson
Liyoka Liyoka
A dedicated development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in community health, youth empowerment, and climate resilience. Known for strong leadership and collaborative skills.
Board Secretary
Yapoma Nkhoma
A seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in pharmacy, public health logistics, and supply chain management. Holds DipPharm, BPharm, MSc in Procurement & Logistics, and LLB.
Director Finance
Bupe Harriet Mutale
Holds qualifications in Economics (BA) and Accounting (ACCA). Over 7 to 10 years of experience in insurance, auditing, and corporate advisory roles.
Director Human Resources
Sibeso
Sibeso is an accomplished Human Resources Manager with over 7 years of professional work experience spanning human resources administration, talent acquisition, and labor relations. Her academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Employment and Labor Law from the University of Lusaka, a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Zambia, and both a Diploma and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the National Institute of Public Administration. She is currently working as Human Resources Manager at Opputune Time Business Consultants.
Director Programs
Dr. Gladys Muyembe
A dental and public health specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience. Holds expertise in public health programming and serves as Vice President of the Zambia Dental Association (ZDA).
Director Advocacy & Health Promotions
Salome Sichali
A senior development professional with over 20 years of experience in governance, gender integration, civil society strengthening, and strategic partnerships. Holds a BA in Development Studies.
Director Monitoring & Evaluation
Lujenda Kholoma
An M&E and public health professional with over a decade of experience. Holds an MPH in Population Studies & Global Health, Postgraduate Diploma in M&E, and BA in Demography and Development Studies.