Our Team
Our Board of Directors are passionate about equipping and supporting schools in the Congo. They are equally passionate about providing much-needed support to lawful immigrants from Central Africa as they learn to navigate and love their new country as productive citizens.​
We are currently seeking several additional board members. Please email us at PAforAfrica@gmail.com if you are interested in serving!
President Banda B. Mamoso
Before his role at Passion for Africa, President Banda B. Mamoso served as National Director for Youth for Christ in the Democratic Republic of Congo, French Translator for Youth for Christ in Kenya, and as an Assistant Pastor at Brier Creek Community Church, in addition to service in other ministries and overseeing a diverse array of projects. He currently serves as one of the Elders at North Ridge Church and Teacher at Wake County Public School System. Banda holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree program with Concentration in Christian Community Development. Banda is recognized for his compassion, care, and commitment to making a lasting difference in people’s lives. His passion for faith and service continues to guide Passion for Africa in empowering vulnerable communities and transforming lives in the United States and in Africa
Chairman of the Board Jeff Grimshaw
Jeff is a US Air Force veteran who retired from his civilian career in 2023. During his career he developed software for a number of companies including AT&T, Frito-Lay, IBM, Raytheon, and Texas Instruments. One of his goals is to bring the lessons he’s learned from the corporate world to help Passion For Africa achieve its mission of helping disadvantaged Africans in practical ways in the name of Jesus Christ.
Our Staff
Passion for Africa employs a part-time bookkeeper in the US in addition to a coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo.