Giving Stories Blog

GIVING DIGEST | Powered by Service

As 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Powered by Community Impact

The 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Powered by Generosity

The 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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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Giving With Heart, Rooted in Community

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.


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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | The Ripple Effect of Purposeful Giving

Absa 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Giving Where It Matters Most

MTN 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Powered by Purpose

Through 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | When Grief Becomes a Clinic

When 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Barbara Kasekende’s Gift of Duality

Barbara 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.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | Mbale SS Leads with Giving

Mbale SS isn’t just building a science hub, they’re engineering a future where rural dreams come wrapped in robotics, not red tape. With alumni, students, and parents raising both funds and fists for better education, this school proves giving back doesn’t stop at old school songs. When your 75th birthday gift to Uganda is AI labs and cleanups, you’re not just a school, you’re a revolution in uniform.

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST | When Giving Finds a New Language

Cyrus Bugaba turned a mosquito into a metaphor and grief into gospel, reminding us that storytelling can sting, soothe, and save lives all at once. His short film Nedda doesn’t just entertain, it drags malaria and mental health into the spotlight where they belong. Who knew a buzz, a bottle, and a backstory could give the gift of awareness louder than a policy brief?

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Ednah Rebeccah
GIVING DIGEST: When Small Acts Spark Big Change

Sometimes, giving isn’t loud, it’s a 5-liter jerrycan and a belief in someone’s dream. At #WalkTalkConnect, Nelson Bugembe offered liquid soap and dog shampoo as a thank-you gift. But Jacqueline Asiimwe chose to pay instead, an act that helped him produce 470 more liters.

Because true giving fuels growth. It says: I see you. I believe in what you're building. In today’s Uganda, young people are not waiting for jobs, they’re creating them. And every small act of support helps light the way.

Follow Nelson Bugembe on LinkedIn for real-time updates on how he's building, thriving, and creating opportunities through youth-led enterprise:

#GivingDigest #YouthInBusiness #WalkTalkConnect #SupportLocal #EmpowerWithAction #NothingForUsWithoutUs

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Ednah Rebeccah