Thomas Lwebuga.

A native of Uganda, Thomas Lwebuga has called Oregon home for 30 years. Thomas works for Nike and his volunteers work has been supported by Nike and his colleagues for more than 20 years. Thomas came to Oregon to attend the University of Oregon through a chance encounter with a former Peace Corps. Thomas is involved in work that touches youth here in Oregon and in his ancestral home in rural Rakai district in Southern Uganda.

“Do the Right Thing” is one of the Nike’s Maxims. It encourages each Nike team member to make a unique contribution to the quality of life for others and to our world. Thomas is guided by this Maxim and helped by his colleagues to volunteer and give back.  Thomas has served on boards of several non-profits including the Harambee Centre, Children of Uganda, and the University of Oregon Alumni Association. Thomas says that his work with the Harambee Centre and ZoomUganda has allowed him to give back to the two communities that mean the most to him in Uganda here in Oregon.