Annette Twahirwa Kirabira is a Counselling Psychologist by profession and holds a Ph.D. in

Organizational Leadership. Annette is the Chair of the Board of the Coalition Against

Trafficking in Persons-Uganda (CATIP-U); a coalition of NGOs in Uganda working to address

various aspects of Human Trafficking both in Uganda and across its borders.

After 16 years of working with victims and survivors of sexual exploitation she has a wealth of

experience in trauma-informed responses and client centered approaches to assisting victims and

survivors. She also has experience in lobbying and working with various government and non-

government agencies and stakeholders in enforcing the various laws and ensuring protection of

victims and survivors of Trafficking in Persons.

She is a seasoned trainer and facilitator in various areas related to anti-trafficking, leadership,

and counseling. Annette is a highly motivated, resourceful and diligent professional, with

experience in implementation and administration in challenging roles and times; a leader keen on

generating new work methods and solutions; with a high level of personal and professional

integrity. All this is built on the foundation of Jesus Christ; a journey Annette started 37 years after dedicating her life to Jesus as Saviour and Lord. She’s married to Pr. Bernard Joshua Kirabira and they together co-pastor C3 Kazo.