Our team. Passionate Adventurers

  • A man wearing a gray beanie and black jacket outdoors in a barren, rocky landscape with ice or snow formations in the background.

    Matthew Proctor

    Whilst based in Melbourne, Australia, Matthew is a frequent climber of Kilimanjaro, and often follows Gorillas through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

    He's a co-founder of Winds of Hope and will be leading all Kilimanjaro treks.

  • Person in outdoor gear standing at Uhuru Peak, Tanzania, with a sign indicating the height at 5895 meters or 19341 feet, smiling and giving two thumbs up against a blue sky.

    Aidan Proctor

    Aidan is based in Adelaide, Australia, and follows his brother on adventures around the world.

    Aidan has traveled through Uganda and Tanzania, including reaching the peak of Kilimanjaro with his brother.

  • A woman standing outdoors in a forest, smiling, with arms outstretched. She is wearing sunglasses, a black shirt, a pink jacket, and jeans.

    Stella Nakato

    Stella was born in Uganda, Africa, but lives in Melbourne with her husband Matthew. Stella is the founder of Winds of Hope, looks after all NGO operations and in-country activities, including managing education and healthcare programs for disadvantaged communities.

  • A man standing next to the Uganda Equator sign, pointing at it with his right hand and smiling.

    Isaiah Muwanga

    Isiah is based in Kampala, and working with his sister Stella looks after our on-the-ground activities in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and neighboring countries.

    He is our recreation leader, ensuring all climbers have an fun and amazing journey.