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Honouring the legacy of Dr Samuel Ochora by supporting neurodiverse children and caregivers in Gulu, Uganda. Inclusion is a right, not charity.

22/08/2026

No family should have to navigate this journey alone.

At Samuel Ochora Foundation, we envision creating spaces where families can learn, connect and find support, while children with Autism and Down syndrome have opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.

This is what we’re building towards in Gulu and Omoro.

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God’s Love. 💙

17/08/2026

She doesn’t refuse to learn. She learns differently.

A mother in our community has a daughter with Autism. For years, she’s tried to find a school, and teachers - who understand how her daughter takes in information.

What she’s found instead is a familiar pattern. A teacher gets frustrated that she can’t focus for long, so instead of adjusting how they teach, they just do the work for her, write the answer, finish the worksheet. It looks like help. It isn’t.

Other teachers give up altogether. She’s called “distracting.” Told she “doesn’t listen,” that she “doesn’t want to do the work.” As if a different way of learning is a discipline problem instead of something to understand.

She isn’t asking anyone to lower the bar for her daughter. She’s asking someone to teach her the way she actually learns.

That’s what inclusion really means; not just a seat in the classroom, but real understanding of how a child’s mind works, and the will to teach to it.

This is why Samuel Ochora Foundation exists. To help move classrooms from “she doesn’t listen” to “how does she learn?” Because that one question changes everything.

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God’s Love. 💙

09/08/2026

💙 Supporting the Child. Empowering the Family. Strengthening the Community.

At Samuel Ochora Foundation, we believe that supporting a child with Autism or Down syndrome means supporting the people and communities around them too.

A child's development is shaped by their family, school, healthcare providers and wider community. When these people and systems understand, support and include children with disabilities, children have greater opportunities to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

Our approach focuses on three things:

💙 Supporting children
Through awareness, early diagnosis and intervention, and advocacy for inclusive education.

💙 Empowering families and caregivers
By providing knowledge, practical support and encouragement as they navigate their journey.

💙 Strengthening communities
By working with schools, healthcare professionals, churches, community leaders and other organisations to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion.

We believe lasting change cannot happen in isolation. It takes families, professionals, communities and organisations working together to create an environment where children with disabilities are valued, respected and given opportunities to thrive.

This is the approach that guides our work in Gulu and Omoro.

Together, we can help build communities where every child is seen, supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. 💙

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God's Love.

15/07/2026

💙 From a Mother’s Journey to a Community’s Mission

Before she became the founder of the Samuel Ochora Foundation, Lucy Flora Akello was first a mother searching for answers.

As a teacher and a mother of two children; one diagnosed with Autism and the other with Down syndrome - Lucy experienced the questions, uncertainty, and challenges that many families face after receiving a diagnosis.

She also witnessed something else: the stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of support that many children with disabilities and their families experience within our communities.

Rather than allowing these experiences to define her family, Lucy chose to turn them into a mission of hope.

Inspired by the compassion and vision of her late brother, Dr. Samuel Ochora, she founded the Samuel Ochora Foundation to help ensure that no family has to walk this journey alone.

Today, we continue working to raise awareness about Autism and Down syndrome, support caregivers, promote inclusive education, and advocate for communities where every child is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Lucy often reminds parents that progress happens “little by little.” She encourages families to remain consistent with therapy, trust qualified healthcare professionals, and never lose hope.

Her story reminds us that even the most difficult journeys can become a source of hope for others.

Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue serving children with disabilities and their families.

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God’s Love. 💙

26/06/2026

💙 The Story Behind Samuel Ochora Foundation

Many people have asked why our foundation is called Samuel Ochora Foundation. Today, we’d like to share the story behind the name.

Dr. Samuel Ochora was a man known for his kindness, generosity, faith, and love for others. From a young age, he would give his pocket money to people in need because helping others came naturally to him.

As he grew older, his compassion touched many lives, including those of his nephew and niece, who were diagnosed with Down syndrome and Autism. He believed every child had unique gifts and deserved to be loved, included, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Those who knew Samuel remember his warm smile, peaceful spirit, honesty, and unwavering trust in God. He believed that with faith, determination, and hard work, anything was possible.

Although he passed away on 26 January 2024, his dream lives on through the Samuel Ochora Foundation.

Every awareness campaign, every church outreach, every radio talk show, and every child and family we support is a continuation of the compassion and hope that Samuel shared throughout his life.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us as we continue his legacy.

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God’s Love. 💙

18/06/2026

✨ We are excited to introduce the Samuel Ochora Foundation (SOF) ✨

Samuel Ochora Foundation is a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) registered in April 2026 and currently operating in Gulu and Omoro Districts in Northern Uganda.

Founded in memory of Dr. Samuel Ochora, SOF exists to support children with Autism and Down syndrome and the families and caregivers who walk this journey with them.

We believe every child has value, unique abilities, and the potential to thrive when given the right support and opportunities.

Through community awareness, early intervention support, caregiver empowerment, and advocacy for inclusive education, we are working towards building communities where children with disabilities are understood, accepted, and included.

Our vision is a world where children with disabilities are treated with dignity, respect, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Guided by Christian values and a commitment to excellence, honesty, integrity, and respect, we seek to bring hope, healing, and restoration to children with disabilities and their families.

Since our registration, we have started engaging communities through awareness campaigns, radio talk shows, church outreaches, and partnership-building efforts aimed at creating greater understanding and inclusion.

Creating lasting change requires all of us. We welcome partnerships and support from parents, community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, organisations, and individuals who share our commitment to making communities more inclusive.

Join us on this journey as we work to create a future where every child is seen, valued, and supported.

Serving with Compassion, Sharing God’s Love. 💙

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Dr. Ojok Mulozi Road
Gulu
256

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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