Kate Hartley-Louis currently serves as the Country Director at Self Help Africa, overseeing a portfolio of 22 development and humanitarian projects with an annual budget of £7-9 million, and managing a team of 200 staff across 11 offices. Kate has led the operationalisation of the Malawi country programme strategy and played a key role in integrating operations between Self Help Africa and United Purpose. Previous positions include Deputy Country Director Programmes and Head of Programmes & Partnerships at United Purpose, along with various roles in programme development and management at organizations such as Concern Universal and Salt of the Earth Charity. Kate's educational background includes a Diploma for Graduates in International Development from The London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Southampton.