Our team. Passionate Adventurers
We're a small, close-knit team — some of us in Australia, some in Africa — bound together by a love of adventure and a shared belief that climbing Kilimanjaro can change lives, both on the mountain and in the communities we support. Between us we lead the treks, run the charity, and make sure every climber has the journey of a lifetime.
Matthew Proctor
Co-founder, Winds of Hope · Lead trek guide
Based in Melbourne, Matthew leads our Kilimanjaro climbs and has summited the mountain more times than he can count — when he's not tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Stella Nakato
Founder, Winds of Hope · NGO & programs
Born in Uganda and now based in Melbourne with her husband Matthew, Stella founded Winds of Hope and oversees our education and healthcare programs for disadvantaged communities across East Africa.
Aidan Proctor
Adventure companion & guide
Adelaide-based Aidan travels alongside his brother on our adventures. He's summited Kilimanjaro and explored widely through Uganda and Tanzania, and loves helping first-time climbers find their feet on the mountain.
Isaiah Muwanga
On-the-ground coordinator, Kampala
Based in Kampala, Isaiah works with his sister Stella across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and beyond, coordinating our climbs on the ground and making sure every climber has a fun and amazing journey.