Ms Immaculate Kisembo
Programs Manager
P.O. Box 126527,
John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, Kampala, Uganda
+256 781 996 608 Email. info@laudato-youthinitiative.org
Ms. Immaculate Kisembo is a Programs Manager for the Laudato Youth Initiative (LYI), where she coordinates activities to increase participation in Laudato Si Clubs (LSiCs) across various regions. She collaborates with the Executive Director and the Laudato Si Clubs President to develop new programs. In this capacity, she leads national efforts to advance integral ecology and to implement the vision of Laudato Si’, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Catholic Social Teaching across all programs of our initiative.
Her responsibilities include promoting eco-restoration initiatives, such as the One Million Tree Planting Drive, the Laudato Si Green Festival (LSiGF), and the publication of Laudato Si Voices Magazine (LSiVM).
Within the Laudato Youth Initiative, she examines the relationship between martyrdom and ecology, as well as Uganda’s religious and cultural perspectives on Care for Creation. She emphasizes the significance of St. Adolf Mukasa Ludigho as Patron of the Initiative and his contribution to advancing the African interpretation of Laudato Si’.
Immaculate has published extensively on mental health, serves as editor of “Laudato Si’ Voices Magazine,” and acts as Patron of the Laudato Si Club at Holy Cross Lake View, where she also teaches.
She underscores the connection between mental health and climate change and collaborates closely with students to support their psychological well-being. Through her published articles, she raises awareness of the importance of supporting young people’s mental health.
She has participated in and presented at several international conferences focused on youth leadership. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Linguistics and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kyambogo University.
Her professional experience includes teaching English language and literature and involvement in faith-based initiatives. Her work examines how religious institutions influence youth development, moral formation, and ecological and social transformation. In her free time, she engages in community service, participates in Rotary activities, and enjoys singing.
