George is a development specialist with over 25 years of experience, working with non-profit organizations in the East African Region. He has worked with Action Aid International Kenya, German agency for development (GIZ) and Poverty Eradication Network holding senior management positions. In the last 10 years, George has focused in capacity building and organizational of grassroots organisations, building capacities to ensure they are effective in reaching their mission. George has been involved with Viwango, a civil society initiative in Kenya promoting non-profit standards and certification. He was instrumental in the development of the CSO certification.