With nowhere to live after the death of both of his parents, Joel lived on the street, going from house to house every night looking for shelter. It was at this time of crisis when he came under the care of the Shelo Foundation.
Through the support of Shelo, Joel received counselling and education. He finished primary and secondary education in the top set for all his classes at school.
After gaining 10 O-levels his dream of a career in science and being able to give back to the Bududa community began to feel possible.
Joel hopes that through education, employment and independence he will be able to help other children in need, like he once was, in the future.