About the Founding Members

The Late Rita Kamara

The First President of AWFOSA

Rita was born in Sierra Leone and came to Australia in 2001. She was the first President of the AWFOSA. Sadly, Rita passed away battling cancer, may the Lord Rest her soul in peace.

Ayen Kuol

The first vice president & a life member

Ayen was born in South Sudan and was Vice Chair from 2004 to 2010. She now resides in Sudan.

Carla Tongun

First Treasurer & a life member

Carla was born in South Sudan and was treasurer from 2004 to 2010. She currently lives between South Sudan and Australia and is actively involved with AWFOSA, playing an advisory role, as a life member.

Hiacinta Msomi

First Secretary & a life member

Hacinta was born in Tanzania and was the AWFOSA Secretary from 2004 -2010. She currently resides in Adelaide and is actively involved with AWFOSA and playing an advisory role as a life member.

Current Executive Members

CHRISTIANA DAVIESChairperson
TRIPHANA COOPERPublic Officer
LILLIAN MWANRIAdvisor
LENIENT CHIKWATIVice Chairperson
MAGDALENE YELTreasurer
MARY AWATA Advisor
MISTIR HORNESecretary
TRIPHANA COOPERPublic Officer

Our Staff

DR ANNETTE OSEI-KUMAH Program Manager
CATHY TROUP Cultural Laision Project Officer
JOSEPHINE SHERIFFCultural Liaison Project Assistant