About GBV Action Program
Born from personal experience, driven by compassion, and sustained by a community of dedicated volunteers committed to making a difference.
Miriam Otengo
Founder & Director
A Journey from Pain to Purpose
The Gender Based Violence Action Program was founded by Miriam Otengo, a Ugandan diplomat who experienced gender-based violence while serving in the United States.
Rather than letting her experience define her, Miriam chose to transform her pain into purpose. She recognized that countless women in her home country of Uganda faced similar or worse situations, often without the resources or support systems to escape violence and rebuild their lives.
What began as a personal mission to give back to her community has grown into a comprehensive support program that touches the lives of survivors across Kampala and Northern Uganda.
A Volunteer-Driven Movement
Our organization is entirely run by dedicated volunteers who came from family circles to support this initiative and give back to the community.
Family Support
Our core team consists of family members and close friends who rallied around Miriam's vision to create lasting change.
Community Driven
Every volunteer brings unique skills and perspectives, united by a common goal of supporting survivors.
Sustained Commitment
Our volunteers dedicate their time, expertise, and resources to ensure every survivor receives the support they deserve.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive support, healing, and empowerment to survivors of gender-based violence in Uganda, enabling them to rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope for the future.
Our Vision
A Uganda where every survivor of gender-based violence has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to heal, thrive, and become empowered members of their communities.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do and every decision we make.
Compassion
We approach every survivor with empathy, understanding, and unconditional support.
Dignity
We honor the inherent worth of every individual and treat all survivors with respect.
Empowerment
We provide tools, skills, and opportunities that enable survivors to reclaim their independence.
Community
We believe in the power of connection and create spaces where survivors support one another.
Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
Hope
We believe in the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of transformation.
From Personal Experience to Community Impact
The Gender Based Violence Action Program stands as a testament to the power of transforming personal tragedy into collective healing. What started as one woman's determination to turn her experience into meaningful change has become a beacon of hope for countless survivors across Uganda.
Through the dedication of our volunteer team and the resilience of the survivors we serve, we continue to build a future where every person affected by gender-based violence has the support they need to heal and thrive.