About Us

Hope on Wheels (HOW) is made up of a group of dedicated Irish volunteers passionate about supporting palliative care for thousands of critically ill patients in need of pain relief and comfort in Uganda and wider Africa.

Inspired by the late Dr Anne Merriman, the “mother of palliative care” in Africa and the founder of Hospice Africa Uganda, we are embarking on a mission that will change the end of life for thousands of critically ill in Africa.

Our Vision

An Africa where anyone facing a life‑limiting illness receives compassionate palliative care including pain relief, dignity, comfort and hope.

Our Mission

To strengthen palliative care in Uganda and Africa, and to reduce preventable suffering by fundraising to support services that will ensure critically ill people get the care they need.

Our Goal

To raise a minimum of €500,000 to support palliative care programmes all over Uganda. To deliver 10 fully equipped ambulances for use as mobile outreach clinics in rural and underserved communities.

Tom Doyle

Chair of the HOW Board. From Tullamore in Co. Offaly, he is a successful businessman who founded one of Ireland’s biggest baker businesses

John O'Kelly

John O’Kelly is from Borris in Co. Carlow. He founded and runs the biggest steel fabrication in the middle east. His company has provided steel for the construction of the new Ugandan parliament building and for the iconic new Grand Egyptian Museum

Ken McGreavy

Ken McGreavy is a recently retired senior member of the Gardai (Irish police force). In recent years he worked for the Criminal Asset Bureau, a specialist unit with a remit to investigate the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct

Miriam Donohoe

Miriam Donohoe is a former Irish Time journalist and communications consultant. She has been volunteering with Hospice Africa Uganda for the last ten years.