Mary has worked in the charity sector for over 20 years. Her work has taken her across sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, raising resources for humanitarian and development work. Mary joined Opportunity International UK in 2023 as Deputy CEO and became CEO in February 2025.
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What I learned from visiting refugee settlements in Uganda
Uganda has the fourth largest refugee population in the world. When Mary Oakes, CEO of Opportunity International UK, visited two major settlements there she saw firsthand how providing refugees with the support they ask for is enabling many to build secure, independent futures.