Meet Our Team
Cissy Namubiru Mpanju
Founder & President
Cissy is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, an active member of Real Church in Waldorf, Maryland, and a respected leader within her community. The vision for Supporting Hands For the Forgotten was born out of a deeply personal season in Cissy’s life following the loss of her husband to COVID-19 in 2021.
Cissy was born in Uganda and had a deep connection to the area. During her time of grief, she was ministered to by a pastor’s wife in Uganda who committed herself to prayer, encouragement, and unwavering support—despite never having met Cissy in person. Through this profound example of love and sisterhood, Cissy learned of the challenges faced by Pastors’ wives in rural communities and felt called to pour back into Pastors’ wives in rural areas and vulnerable children—restoring hope, dignity, and empowerment.
She is a mother of 3 biological, and many others she cares for. Professionally, Cissy is a registered nurse and serves with Prince George's County Public Schools where her passion for care, service, and advocacy continues to shape the lives of others.
Pastor Dennis Kizito Khasabo
Administrator
Dennis serves as the Administrator for Supporting Hands For the Forgotten Uganda office. He passionately joined the team as the organization was starting in 2022. He was driven by the love of ministry, serving others, and the zeal to see others thriving, especially those who are considered vulnerable. He is passionate about empowerment and finds it fulfilling to see Pastors' wives (especially from the rural localities) grow and thrive into skilled, empowered, and stable esteemed members.
Dennis has an academic background in social work and a servant of God by calling, serving with Glory of Christ Church Uganda as a Pastor. He currenty works as the CEO of Glory of Christ Bank. He has a wealth of experience with serving communities in different capacities as a researcher, administrator, counselor, peer leader, and advisor for the past 20 years.
He shares, “I am personally humbled to be part of this life changing strategy. Empowering the vulnerable through strengthening faith, skills training, and esteem building will help them thrive in the challenges of today.”
Mrs. Pastor Natukunda Rachael Ssemuju
Uganda Coordinator
Rachael serves as the Uganda Coordinator and resides in Mukono. Her motivation for joining Supporting Hands For the Forgotten stemmed from a desire to advocate for the spouses of pastors. Through her involvement, she has experienced significant personal and professional growth, including empowerment, the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, and spiritual development through the sharing of scripture at various Vessels of Honor Conferences.
Rachael is the wife of Apostle Richard Ssemuju. She is an agricultural professional and a mother of five beautiful children . They live in Mukono District in the Central Region of Uganda. Her spiritual affiliation is with the Chosen Apostolic Mission Masajja, a vibrant Born-Again Christian Community in Kampala, Uganda.
Glory Sebulime
Secretary
Glory joined Supporting Hands For the Forgotten at its inception in 2022. She lives in Maryland and is an Electrical Engineer by trade and a passionate ministry servant by vocation. She grew up in Uganda and moved to the United States in 2017.
She shares, “This ministry restored joy and purpose back into my family after going through a major loss. Being able to empower these women and see the impact Supporting Hands For the Forgotten has on their lives is very rewarding and humbling. By the grace of God, we are a part of something bigger than ourselves, changing generations. I find it to be very fulfilling and something I am truly privileged to be a part of.”
David Sebulime
Global Coordinator
David fulfills the role of Global Coordinator for Supporting Hands For the Forgotten. He currently serves as a Deacon at Highland Church in Plover, Wisconsin, where he and his wife, Peri also lead a young adult ministry. He is deeply passionate about seeing God’s Kingdom expand and helping Christians reach their full potential in whatever calling God has placed on their lives.
David was born in Uganda and moved to the United States in 2017 to further his education. Professionally, David works as a Pharmacist in Central Wisconsin. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, biking, and spending time with his friends and family.
David's personal vision for Supporting Hands For the Forgotten is to see the pastors' wives in rural Uganda empowered to reach their full, God-given potential. He hopes to be a tool God uses to help restore their confidence and dignity as they serve God’s people alongside their husbands.
DaNita Carlson
Ministry Development/Communications
DaNita serves Supporting Hands For the Forgotten by guiding the ministry's communications and growth. She joined the team in 2026 after retiring from a career serving in the non profit/ministry field. Throughout her 30+ year career she championed community-focused initiatives through public engagement, policy advocacy, and strategic relationship management while driving the growth and structural development of local non profit organizations and ministries.
She shares, “My husband and I have a heart for pastors and their wives. To support these church leaders, we provide our vacation rental home at no cost to clergy in partnership with another ministry callled ServantCare. I am deeply grateful for how things aligned. Joining this talented team felt like divine timing—arriving right when I was looking for a way to use my God given talents in this new season of life, and just as they needed extra support.”
DaNita lives in Central Wisconsin and has been married for 35 years to her husband Don. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law along with two grandsons who fill their hearts and lives with joy.
Daniel G. Sebulime
IT Manager
Daniel serves as the IT Lead for Supporting Hands For the Forgotten. Having been part of this organization's founding moments in 2022, he is driven by a deep conviction to be a "doer of the Word" rather than a mere onlooker. He believes ministering beyond the local borders is a vital part of our calling. By serving those in need, he notes that, "we are ourselves served, cultivating the love, humility, and gratitude that our society so desperately requires."
Daniel was born in Uganda and moved to the United States in 2017. In his professional life, he works as a Cybersecurity Analyst in the security field.
He shares, “Whether managing complex compliance data or serving on my church’s sound team, I pride myself on being a versatile team player. My greatest fulfillment comes from seeing our empowerment movements transform lives—specifically the rural Pastors’ wives who gain the skills and counseling needed to become leaders in their households and communities.”
Supporting Hands For the Forgotten
Waldorf, MD, 20603
Phone - 1.240.330.0500
Email - shff@supportinghands22.org
