The Jewel Michaels Foundation for Education is registered by Government of Uganda, under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and is also being presented to the NGO Board, Ministry of Internal Affairs for registration as an NGO.
As Miss Teen of the Pearl of Africa 2024 as well as Miss Teen of the Universe UGANDA 2024, in September 2024, Queen Jewel had the opportunity to meet the Minister of State for Children and Youth, Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development, Hon Balaam Barugahare, who endorsed her as a Teen Educator. Subsequently Hon Balaam Barugahare introduced Queen Jewel to UNICEF, and I had the opportunity to meet the UNICEF Country Representative then, Mr. Munir Safieldin. He and his team welcomed Queen Jewel and the objectives of the Jewel Michaels Foundation for Education.
Then Queen Jewel also had a great opportunity to meet Her Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Major (rtd) Jessica Alupo who officially flagged her off to represent Uganda in Delhi, India at the Miss Teen of the Universe Pageant 2024 in Delhi, India scheduled on 1st – 6th October 2024.
At Miss Teen of the Universe India, on 5th October 2024, Queen Jewels Michaels was crowned 2nd Runner Up Miss teen of the Universe 2024 in recognition of her outstanding beauty, grace, intelligence and talent. This prestigious title is awarded to her for exemplifying excellence and embodying the true spirit of empowerment, confidence and leadership among young women. Queen Jewel Michaels also scooped several prestigious awards: Best Gown Award, Best Ramp Walk Award and participation Award.
Queen Jewel Michaels is a child from one of the West Nile districts of Adjumani, a Beauty Queen, a Model, a Teen Educator, a Teen Mentor, Sunday School Teacher, Social Media Influencer, Public Speaker, Vocalist, Worshipper, Guitarist and a Sports child. These attributes will greatly enhance her engagement with children, government agencies, communities and development partners centered on child development in Uganda and beyond.
The Jewel Michaels Foundation for Education is registered by Government of Uganda, under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and is also being presented to the NGO Board, Ministry of Internal Affairs for registration as an NGO.
Queen Jewel Michaels is a minor and therefore the Jewel Michaels Foundation for Education is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by her Father, Major General (rtd) Michael Ondoga. Queen Jewels mother, Mrs. Lucy Daxbacher Ondoga is the Vice Chairperson of the Board and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jewel Michaels Foundation for Education. This ensures the protection of Jewel Michaels as a child and the implementation of their best interests.
