Betty Ogiel Foundation

The Betty Ogiel Foundation is a registered non-profit organization with a mission to empower underprivileged girls in Karamoja and Teso through education and skill development. It focuses on helping girls in dire circumstances gain access to higher education and develop skills for self-reliance and community impact. The foundation was established to create opportunities for girls in these remote and underserved areas of Uganda, offering them a chance to rise above their circumstances.

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Empowering Underprivileged girls in Teso and Karamoja

Founder’s Inspiration

Betty, having struggled to acquire an education from a humble background to become an award-winning Human Resource professional in Uganda, was inspired to start the foundation based on her own experiences of overcoming adversity. Her journey is chronicled in her autobiography Against All Odds, published in 2017 and her book From Wheelchair to High Heels, published in 2024.

The foundation exists to give hope and support to those who, like Betty once did, face challenges such as poverty and lack of access to education.

Our Vision and Core Values

The foundation envisions transforming the lives of girls in Teso and Karamoja by providing education that helps them break free from the cycle of poverty and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Its core values are:

Education: Believing that education is the key to breaking barriers and unlocking potential.
Empowerment: Helping girls gain the confidence and skills to shape their own futures.
Resilience: Encouraging perseverance in the face of adversity, mirroring the founder’s personal journey of overcoming challenges.

Our Mission

At the Betty Ogiel Foundation, our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering underprivileged students, primarily girls, from the Teso and Karamoja regions of Uganda through education. We provide opportunities for young girls to attain higher education, build essential skills, and become leaders in their communities, creating a brighter future for themselves and their families. In some instances, boys from underprivileged areas have also been considered for support, as we believe in inclusivity for all children in need.

Our Impact

We are dedicated to reaching children, especially girls, in the most vulnerable situations, ensuring they have access to quality education, mentorship, and life skills. Our programs help students:

Stay in school and complete their education
Gain life skills to become self-reliant and contribute to their communities
Pursue higher education and career opportunities
Develop leadership qualities and a sense of responsibility toward society