The MTN MoMo family laced up with purpose, joining Nsambya Babies Home for the 2025 Charity Walk. Leading the stride of solidarity was Sarah Bateta Okwi, our formidable CFO and this year’s Chief Walker, walking with compassion at the helm.
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Raised in a humble Kenyan home without running water or electricity, Wawira never knew hunger, not because it didn’t exist around her, but because her parents made sure education and nourishment were never out of reach. That early advantage became a responsibility.
Read MoreThe partnership between Rotary District 9213 and the Buganda Kingdom continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration in delivering impactful service to communities. Together, they have constructed 12 homes, providing safe and dignified shelter for families. Ten sewing machines have been donated to support skills development and income generation, while over 5,000 trees have been planted to promote environmental sustainability. The partnership has also facilitated more than eight medical camps, increasing access to healthcare in underserved areas.
Read MoreAs part of Africa Public Service Day 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) led a heart-centered blood donation drive, reinforcing its commitment to giving through service. Staff received a health talk from Ms. Edith Kembabazi of Uganda Blood Transfusion Services on the benefits of regular blood donation, followed by a mini sports gala that celebrated wellness and unity. The event showcased how meaningful public service goes beyond policy; it’s about showing up for the people, one pint of hope at a time.
Read MoreThe Gulu City Marathon has honored its commitment by donating UGX 10 million to the Dero Kwan Education Initiative, raised during its first edition, proving how sport can fuel meaningful change. As the 2025 edition approaches, organizers have announced that proceeds will go toward building the Martin Aliker Youth Skilling Centre in Abole, extending the marathon’s impact from education to youth empowerment. This community-driven giving model is a reminder that philanthropy doesn’t always begin in boardrooms; sometimes, it starts with a single step.
Read MoreThe Bank of Uganda has once again demonstrated the power of institutional generosity by officially handing over Ayago Health Centre III to the people of Lira City under the theme “Maternal & Child Healthcare for a Healthy Society.” This milestone is part of BoU’s ongoing commitment to giving back through health-focused initiatives, having supported 12 health facilities across Uganda since 2019. More than a donation, this act reflects a deeper belief in shared responsibility, where giving becomes a tool for healing, inclusion, and hope for mothers, children, and entire communities.
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As part of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, MTN Uganda joined Tooro Kingdom in Fort Portal to support orphans and vulnerable children with a UGX 20 million staff donation, digital tools, solar systems, a playground, and more. With partners and cultural leaders like Queen Best and King Oyo, this act of giving went beyond resources; it restored dignity, created joy, and reaffirmed that meaningful impact grows from deep community roots.
Read MoreAbsa Bank Uganda has raised UGX 400 million through the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, benefiting eight partner organizations working to uplift vulnerable girls through education, healthcare, and empowerment. From solar-powered school bags to holistic support systems, this purpose-led initiative goes beyond charity; it’s about using platforms, brand influence, and community action to drive long-term, measurable impact for over 10,843 girls across Uganda.
Read MoreMTN Uganda, through its 2025 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, has demonstrated what intentional, community-rooted giving looks like in the Alur Kingdom. With a focus on healthcare, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment, MTN staff and partners renovated Alwi Health Centre III, installed solar systems, donated medical beds and internet-connected computers, and empowered artisans and youth with tools for economic transformation. This is not charity; it is a bold act of generosity that equips communities with dignity, access, and the power to shape their own future.
Read MoreThrough the 2025 #AbsaKH3–7 Hills Run, Absa Uganda raised UGX 50 million for Nyaka, supporting menstrual hygiene for girls as a pathway to education and dignity. This act of giving goes beyond charity; it’s a reflection of Ubuntu in action, where philanthropy uplifts communities from within. By funding access to menstrual products, Absa isn’t just donating; they’re dismantling stigma, restoring confidence, and helping keep girls in school. This is what African generosity looks like: bold, intentional, and rooted in care.
Read MoreUganda’s Childhood Cancer Colour Run turned city streets into a river of bold colour and even bolder compassion. It wasn’t just a race, it was a radiant act of giving, where every step shouted solidarity with children battling cancer. When you lace up for someone else’s healing, you’re not just running, you’re giving hope legs.
Read MoreWhen Alice Kyarimpa lost her mother, she didn’t just grieve, she gave. She transformed heartbreak into healing by building a health centre on Lake Bunyonyi in her mother’s name, bringing care to communities once cut off by water and neglect. Giving, in Alice’s world, is love in action, brick by brick, memory by memory.
Read MoreWhile the world waits for billionaires to be bothered, Robert Kigongo says: give anyway.
Philanthropy isn’t a billionaire’s burden, it’s a neighbor’s school fee, a cousin’s hospital bill, a community’s will to rebuild. Giving doesn’t start with surplus; it starts with soul.
She left Katwe with a dream and came back with kits, Sandra Nabweteme’s return wasn’t a homecoming, it was a full-circle sermon. By giving her childhood team, the gear to grow, she told every slum kid: this field may be small, but your story is not. Sometimes the biggest trophy is remembering where you first dribbled.
Read MoreWhile others hand out speeches, Christine Kyeyune Kawooya hands out incubators, because sometimes giving means helping babies breathe. Her NICU campaign in Uganda and Tanzania proves that real leadership is measured in heartbeats, not headlines. Giving life isn’t poetic, it’s personal, practical, and powered by purpose.
Read MoreBorn with HIV, Babirye and Nakato turned stigma into strategy and shame into a show of strength. They didn’t just survive, they strutted through silence, helping thousands feel seen and unashamed. If giving your story is power, these sisters are walking, talking megaphones.
Read MoreBarbara Kasekende banks by day and breaks stereotypes by curtain call, because giving, for her, is equal parts ledger and light. She’s proof you can build businesses and break barriers, all while rehearsing lines that heal and empower. When your side hustle is restoring dignity through art, you’re not multitasking, you’re multiplying impact.
Read MoreWhat do you get when children win medals and plant trees? A sports gala that scores for both climate and character. Twinbrook’s young champions didn’t just take-home trophies, they left behind legacies rooted in soil and stewardship. Winning is sweet, but giving the planet a future? That’s a real gold medal move.
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Read MoreWhen a boy in a wheelchair finally feels seen, that’s not just support, it’s systemic kindness.
Ugandan school mental health clubs are proving that giving isn’t always a handout, it’s sometimes a circle, a poem, or the quiet safety of being heard. Turns out, when students give each other space to breathe, the whole system inhales generosity.
