Lira, Uganda | Fountainhead Institute of Management and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wanacel Foundation to expand access to education and skills training among vulnerable communities in northern Uganda.
The agreement was signed on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Fountainaid’s campus in Amuca, Lira City.
Speaking at the ceremony, Fountainhead Principal Tom Okao said the partnership was initiated after both institutions realised they share a common vision of empowering disadvantaged families through education and skills development.
Okao explained that under the MoU, Wanacel Foundation would continue supporting vulnerable households with soft skills, while Fountainhead would provide technical and vocational training.
He noted that the partnership would help open opportunities for families that would otherwise not afford training, adding that the institute has adequate infrastructure, tools, and manpower to implement the programme effectively.
He further said the institution is fully prepared to support the beneficiaries and had no concerns about implementing the agreed programmes.
On her part, Wanacel Foundation Executive Director and former Lira City Woman Member of Parliament candidate, Patricia Aceng Ogwang, said the MoU aims to address growing inequalities in access to education, especially in areas with high population and widespread poverty.
Aceng observed that many parents struggle to pay school fees and meet scholastic requirements for their children, particularly in large families.
She explained that in many homes with five or more children, parents cannot manage to educate all of them, prompting the foundation to assess such families and identify children who are in school or ready for higher education for possible support.
She added that the foundation works closely with community leaders and residents at the grassroots level to ensure transparency and inclusivity in selecting beneficiaries.
According to Aceng, the organisation also monitors students’ backgrounds and parents’ financial capacity before enrolling learners into different courses, ensuring that support reaches the most deserving cases.
She further said the partnership would nurture students both academically and socially, preparing them for self-reliance and responsible citizenship.
Aceng called upon development partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to join hands with Fountainaid and Wanacel Foundation in strengthening the country’s education sector.
Wanacel Foundation currently operates in Kole District, Apac Municipality, and Lira City, where it plans to support at least 50 beneficiaries in each area under the new partnership.
