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The Leadeship House, Plot 106, Police Road, Junior Quarters Ward, Lira City West Division, P.O Box 331062, Lira-Uganda
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Empowering communities through sustainable livelihoods, skills development, and economic opportunities to reduce poverty and improve quality of life.
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We are a community-driven foundation dedicated to creating lasting change through education, healthcare, and sustainable development programs across East Africa.
Dr. Morris Chris Ongom
Chief Executive Officer
GLOFORD Uganda is committed to empowering communities and transforming lives by inspiring and educating young people through leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainable farming, talent development, and community health. Since 2010, we have worked to create opportunities for young people to realize their full potential while promoting good governance, reducing poverty, and improving quality of life.
Guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, integrity, innovation, trust, and people-centered service, we are dedicated to grooming the next generation of leaders with a global perspective. Anchored on Christian values of love, justice, humility, and compassion, we strive to build stronger, healthier, and more peaceful communities.
We remain grateful to our staff, board, volunteers, friends, and partners for their continued support as we work together to create lasting positive change.
— Morris Chris Ongom, CEO
Dr. Benson Obua-Ogwal
Board Chairperson
GLOFORD Uganda has remained committed to transforming communities and empowering young people since 2010 through strong partnerships, dedicated service, and Christian values. With the support of stakeholders and partners, the organization has achieved significant impact in creating opportunities for youth to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.
Guided by the 2023–2028 Strategic Development Plan, GLOFORD aims to empower over 400,000 people, especially youth, across the Lango and Northern regions through programs focused on governance, health, education, and poverty reduction. The Board of Directors remains committed to upholding the organization’s core values of leadership, excellence, integrity, innovation, and people-centered service as it continues working toward a more just, empowered, and equitable future for all.
— Dr. Benson Obua-Ogwal, Board Chair
What We Do
Strengthening governance systems and promoting civic engagement are crucial for sustainable development. This program area focuses on enhancing transparency, accountability, and participation in local governance.
Improving community health through better water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and mental health services is a priority for GLOFORD
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Real Change
Stories of transformation from the communities we serve.
Our Roots
Founded with a vision to uplift underserved communities across East Africa, our organization has grown from a small grassroots initiative into a multi-program foundation impacting thousands of lives. Through decades of dedication, partnership, and community-driven action, we have built lasting programs in education, healthcare, and sustainable development that continue to create ripple effects of positive change.
“Gloford Foundation transformed our community. The education program has given our children opportunities we never dreamed possible.”
Sarah Nakamya
Community Leader, Mukono District
Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is essential for empowering individuals, particularly young people and women, to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures.
Promoting environmental sustainability through climate resilience programs, reforestation, clean energy access, and environmental education.
Ensuring the safety, well-being, and holistic development of children is at the heart of this program area. We implement child-focused interventions that promote educational opportunities, health care, and protection from abuse and exploitation.
We implement programs that enhance the economic stability of individuals and communities by promoting entrepreneurship, vocational training, and sustainable farming practices.
Alleviating poverty through capacity building and organizational development is a key focus for GLOFORD. We implement programs that enhance the economic stability of individuals and communities by promoting entrepreneurship, vocational training, and sustainable farming practices.
Soroti Agricultural Training Centre, Soroti
Programs·Gulu, Uganda·FULL TIME
A farmer cooperative in Kumi district adopted drought-resistant crops and water harvesting through our climate resilience program.
Communities Served
Lives Impacted
Active Programs
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