Simon Nzigu is a Ugandan social development practitioner and human rights activist with over 25 years of experience advocating for vulnerable communities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, a Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, and a Diploma in Computer Science.

Simon is the Founder and Director of Hope for Orphans and Rural Development (HORD) in Kamuli, Uganda, where he leads initiatives focused on child protection, community empowerment, and sustainable rural development. He works to educate the younger generation, children and youth especially from the poorest regions of Uganda. He created and, together with volunteers, runs a HORD school for orphaned children and families unable to afford to send their children to school.

For more than two decades, he has been at the forefront of activism against human sacrifice, working tirelessly to raise awareness, influence decision makers, and protect at-risk children and families.His work combines strong technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation with grassroots social work practice, enabling him to design, implement, and assess impactful community-based programs. Simon is widely recognized for his commitment to social justice, human dignity, and the rights of children.