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Simon Balondemu

Observer · DISC type ci
Founder and CEO at GIST

Simon Balondemu is the Founder and CEO of the Global Integrated Skills Training Centre (GIST), a community organization in Iganga District. With a background in social work from Busoga University, he leads efforts to merge vocational training with crucial sexual and reproductive health education for orphans and other vulnerable children.

Driven by the personal motto, "Determination and Courage leads to success, " Simon is deeply committed to community development and addressing the holistic needs of youth. His interests also suggest a strong awareness of civic and political matters, reflecting a broader passion for societal improvement.

Simon founded an organization that uniquely combines practical skills training with vital HIV/AIDS awareness for vulnerable youth.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Example Seeker
Curious
Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Youth Empowerment
As the founder of GIST, his primary mission is to provide vocational skills and support to orphans and other vulnerable children in his community.
Public Health Education
He integrates sexual/reproductive health and HIV/AIDS awareness into his organization's core programs and has authored a publication on the topic.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Founder and CEO
GIST
9-2006 - 5-2022
Team Lead Manager
Global Integrated Skills Training Centre
Cordinator
NGO
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2008 - 5-2012
social work and social adminstration
Busoga University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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