SMACK STUDENTS DONATE TO BUTABIKA HOSPITAL

Giving Digest: Going beyond academic achievements, St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK), a reputable boys' high school in Uganda, is nurturing a generation of altruistic young men. Through the school chapter of Liberalis Audientis, formed three years ago in response to post-COVID-19 challenges, including economic constraints and mental health issues, students recently contributed supplies to patients at Butabika Hospital, Uganda’s primary mental health referral hospital.

In September, a group of six students from St Marys' College Kisubi visited Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, on which occasion they donated items ranging from bedding, toiletries, and other basic items. These items and resources were pooled from personal businesses that are run during holidays, rewards earned from hard work at home, and donations from well-wishers.

Since its founding, Liberalis Audientis, translating to "listening hearts, giving hands," has spearheaded six charity events across the nation and actively connected with communities, offering support for a range of projects, including agriculture. By providing seeds and capital, they aim to enhance both the health and economic prosperity of these communities.

These young philanthropists, aspiring to expand their impact to other schools through charitable actions, firmly believe that generosity is not dependent on wealth; rather, it is an expression of self-sacrifice.

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