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“If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never spent a night with a mosquito.”
Your donation supports the Lusoga communities in Uganda.
FAQs
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Revy Foundation was established in 2021 as the US-based funding partner for the Byonabyangu Community Empowerment Foundation (BCEF), serving the Buyende and Jinja districts of Uganda.
The main goal of empowering women and children is achieved chiefly through educational scholarships, health/hygiene and entrepreneurial support.
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The Revy Foundation and the Byonabyangu Community Empowerment Foundation (BCEF) specifically serve the communities in the Buyende and Jinja districts of Uganda. These areas of central and eastern Uganda are underserved by international humanitarian aid, as nearly all such resources are concentrated in western Uganda, especially in the region surrounding the capital city of Kampala. The Revy Foundation was established to serve as a secure and transparent US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit channel so that people can donate directly to people and projects in this region of Uganda.
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As a 501(c)(3) US nonprofit, all donations to the Revy Foundation are tax-deductible and 100% of project funds are securely transferred without service fees to our Ugandan counterpart, the Byonabyangu Community Empowerment Foundation (BCEF). This method guarantees that your generous contribution is fairly and wholly recognized and is only distributed to selected service projects via our trusted partners in Uganda, never corrupt middlemen.
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The goal of the Revy Foundation is to transfer 100% of donations to help Ugandan communities. As such, we strive to keep our operating costs low and transparent.
Revy Foundation's current monthly operating costs run around $40 and include website maintenance and domain hosting fees. At present, these costs are paid for privately by founder Mary Ober, to ensure that maximum funds go to the Ugandan people and communities. (A future goal will be to develop sustainable support for these costs.)
If you wish to help support our mission with either an additional amount for emergency or new, as-yet-unsponsored needs, please check the appropriate boxes. Please email us any questions, or for more information. Byonabyangu Bright is in very frequent contact with our Founder and other Board members and alerts us to such needs as medical treatments needed for malaria or other diseases. New individual and community needs arise regularly.
About the Founder
I've been a giver my whole life. My siblings can tell you about the time 6-year-old Mary gave away her beloved cuddly toy dog to comfort a classmate who lost their home in a fire. And the momentum has only increased over time: as a retired teacher, I joined my late husband's side in selling fair-trade creations from El Salvador, and since his passing in 2019 I have been called to multiply that calling into a non-profit foundation with a goal of long-term poverty reduction through education and entrepreneurial sponsorships.
Revy's mission is to provide financial assistance to grassroots projects that have the goal of self-sufficiency, currently focusing on communities in rural Eastern Uganda.
Education
Clean Water
Medical Care
Women’s Empowerment
Human Trafficking Prevention
Dignified Housing
Why Revy Foundation?
Byonabyangu Bright is the founder of the Byonabyangu Community Empowerment Foundation, a nonprofit organization in the central and eastern districts of Uganda. Originally registered as the Byonabyangu Child Care Foundation in 2017, the expanded goals of his foundation now encompass not only education and a holistic approach to child safety and wellbeing, but also supporting women's equity and helping impoverished families reach self-sufficiency through raising seed money to establish small businesses.
Byonabyangu was separated from his family at the age of four when civil war came to his village. He was rescued, kept safe and educated by a priest. At the age of 15, he found his family and rejoined them in the central Ugandan village of Immeri, working as a herdsman to earn the money to complete high school. When Mary Ober and Byonabyangu were introduced in 2016, he was 24, and already reaching out to empower those around him. In 2025, Byonabyangu completed his Bachelor's degree at Kampala University, graduating first in his class for Social Work and Social Administration. He served as the coordinator for the University's School of Arts & Sciences in his region, mobilizing students for their remote lectures, while serving a ministerial role for gender, social and special needs.
Supporters are welcome to contact Byonabyangu directly through his Foundation's Facebook page [link needed], or to support his work through the Revy Foundation. Revy Foundation does not keep any part of donations made through this website or the Givebutter campaigns linked here. All such funds are passed along to Byonabyangu and the communities he serves.
Learn about Uganda
“Pearl of Africa”
Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is rich in culture and biodiversity. As the World Bank notes, the country has made progress in reducing poverty and expanding infrastructure, but many still lack access to quality healthcare, education, and clean water. Agriculture is central to the economy, with most Ugandans relying on it for their livelihood.
Young Population
The CIA World Factbook reveals that more than 75% of Ugandans are under 30, a young and dynamic population facing high needs for education, jobs, and healthcare. UNICEF highlights ongoing challenges such as child poverty, malnutrition, and limited school access. The United Nations is working with Uganda to close these gaps and promote sustainable development.
Why Global Insights Matter
At Revy Foundation, we draw from these global insights to inform our work. By supporting community-led projects in Uganda, we aim to create lasting change, empowering families, children, and future generations.
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