PROF VL ONGOM FOUNDATION
WHO ARE WE?
At Prof V L Ongom Foundation, we honor his legacy by continuing his work to improve the lives of those in Pakwach and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to healthcare, education and other resources that can help those in need. Through our initiatives, we aim to provide a brighter future for generations to come.
OUR MISSION
At the Prof VL Ongom Foundation, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need. Our mission is to continue the outstanding legacy of Prof VL Ongom, and to create a larger impact in the community of Pakwach, Uganda. Our programs are focused on improving access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. We are dedicated to creating real, lasting change in the communities we serve, and we invite you to join us in this effort.
RESEARCH INTO NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
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Schistosomiasis (who.int)
Helping The Community
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for collaborations with like-minded organisations to initiate focused research activities to eradicate Bilharzia (Schistosomiasis), other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) including the "Nodding Disease" Syndrome in strategic partnerships with MakSPH and UPDF Medical Services; industry/private sector and other national, regional and International Universities, R&D and Innovation Institutions. If you would like to partner with us, please get in touch.
QUALITY EDUCATION
One Step at a Time
At Prof V L Ongom Foundation, we are committed to providing quality education to those who need it the most. We focus on Science, Technology, Maths, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, which allows students to develop skills that are essential for success in the 21st century. Our programmes are designed to empower and inspire young people from the under-served communities of Prof VL Ongom's district of Pakwach. Join us in making a difference and transforming lives.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS TO REDUCE POVERTY
Reinforcing our Commitment
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with poverty because we know that this leads to disease. We aim to meet the health needs of the disadvantaged by supporting clinical camps, fundraising for life saving causes, creating awareness of and ways of preventing disease through campaigns and the use of social media to reach a wider audience. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.
Contact the Foundation to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Write to us at: P.O.Box 23560, Kampala, Uganda
Email: office@vlongomfoundation.com
On X (formerly Twitter): @OngomFoundation