Giving Stories Blog

Susan Namulindwa has a knack for corporate leadership and international business. She is also a self-appointed African ambassador to North America. She founded and is the executive director at Africa Trade Desk, an organisation that highlights business opportunities in Africa to North American companies and vice versa. She founded the organisation in 2019 and it is based in Ottawa, See more

A 10-year-old girl, who was suffering with a big swelling on her right cheek, has received financial and medical assistance following a Daily Monitor story.

Good Samaritans have provided clothing, bedding, and school fees to Priscilla Akongo, 10, who says she was abandoned by her parents after she developed the strange swelling. She is also undergoing an operation at Lacor hospital to remove the swelling. See more

If I were to use a word to describe Rutazaana Doreen Mushabe Ruta, it would be generosity. She is generous with everything she has got. Material possessions, money, property, time, experience, networks, knowledge. If she has got it, she will spend it on someone. See more

Jackson Twesigye is the Founder and CEO of Nyaka Global and this year he turns 50. A message on the Nyaka Global website captures the heart of what this new year means for him and the work that Nyaka Global is going to build a community of givers who are committed to building themselves up and solving their social issues through generosity. See more

Often, the best way to preach a gospel, is to practice it. CivSource Africa(CSA) staff chose to put into practice what their slogan “Where Philanthropy and Civil Society meet” says.

In March 2021, CSA staff came together to support Raising Teenagers Uganda (RTU), a non-profit organization which promotes access to good menstrual hygiene kits, sanitary pads and underwear for young girls in Karamoja region so that they can stay in school and complete their education. See more

‘Mama Carol’ is a food vendor based at Kyaliwajjala Market. She sells quick snacks and bites like Samosas and fried Cassava chips. These help to reck in some finances to offset her needs.

Since the Covid-19 countrywide lockdown last year, ‘Mama Carol’ had struggled to make ends meet. And because of the restrictions on movement, it was hard for her to commute from her home, which is 10kms from her duty station. See more

The Co-Founder and Managing Director of Rolex Initiative Limited shared his story with us at CivSource Africa, about the work their team has done to support vendors to absorb the shocks which came with the Covid-19 pandemic and the lifting of the lockdown.

Jonah, Mukwaya Nalebo started a Covid-19 Recovery & Resilience Training Programme - RolexPrenuer "StreetSmart" to help small businesses like fast food street vending, bounce back, as they continue to feel the economic turbulence of the pandemic. The program is operational in a few areas around Kampala including Bunga market. See more

Dear Friends,

With your help, I have bought a van that can help us take homeless or vulnerable children and women to hospital if their condition does not require an ambulance” Read a statement on a Facebook page of Henry Mutebe.

Henry Mutebe is widely known on Facebook for his philanthropic support and compassion towards different people in need of rescue, be it, financial help for medical bills, food and any other assistance. He will personally lend a hand or create a fundraising drive to find a solution for anyone in distress. See more

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle” is a common adage and it is one of the most powerful statements that communicate an important truth that is derived from experience that is considered credible.

One generous lady who has been pivotal to online charity drives in a Facebook group, posted about a friend that needed help to access medical attention. See more

We sourced this story off social media, and we thought it was worthwhile sharing on our page because it goes on to tell an African story of giving during the time of COVID. Robert Sebunya is a technology enthusiast. During one of his weekend movements to run his errands, he was astonished to find a lady braving the heavy downpour in Kampala, to make sell of her flowers to earn a living. See more

Last year, on her birthday, Evelyn Mutengu Nuwagaba awoke to an urge to give. Even though she was excited about the new year, she knew that the day would be incomplete if she didn’t do just that. Her feelings rendered her to reach out to the less privileged school-going girls in the remote village of Buwambo, Namayumba Subcounty in Wakiso District, and donated sanitary items. More

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2020/sep/30/how-covid-sowed-the-seeds-of-food-security-in-johannesburg

A renown comedy ensemble in Uganda, called Fun Factory comedians have released a hilarious, yet immensely educative video out. The song, a tale of lyrical comedy is basically encouraging the public to always wear masks to prevent the spread of the Corona virus. The introductory verse is effortlessly delivered by the loud “Amos”, a character played by the immensely talented Richard Tuwangye, who is also slated to host the CivSource Africa “Gathering of Givers” event, to celebrate generosity, which will happen this month, on 30th-September. More

Her dream is to look out for the vulnerable through storytelling to liven up them from despair. Noreen Asekenye is enthusiastic about telling stories and through her Tell a Story Foundation Uganda, she is helping revitalize hope in the vulnerable communities.

Ever since its inception, the foundation has been touching and connecting lives through stories and acts of charity in a bid to champion love for humanity. As the lockdown continues to take place with no definite timeline of when it will be fully lifted, Asekenye has also weaved a project called, Together4Good. More

Mercy Ariokot, a market vendor in Bukedea District first complained of pain in her abdomen at the beginning of the lockdown. Toto (which means mother in the local dialect of Ateso), noticed that the pain was only getting worse as the weeks went by. Sadly, her business was not making as much either. Meaning that she could not afford to get the needed treatment. More

The impact of COVID-19 has created a vacuum on many livelihoods. Sports is one of those areas affected. Many players have found themselves without the day’s meal. However, African and Jewish Lacrosse enthusiasts have donated to a section of Ugandan Lacrosse players.

According to Kawowo Sports, an online sports news site, The August-2020 donation is just one of the many donations since the lockdown was announced in Uganda. They provided food to SilverBacks Academy and the Nile Crocs Teams. More

The aftershocks of the lockdown have seen many hospitals call for need for more blood because of the shortage that has hit several parts of the country. Many regional blood banks are in dire need of blood. And according to the Uganda Radio Network (URN), the Northern region is one of the worst hit areas.

Also, according to the Uganda Redcross Society, the current numbers are worrying; and its far gap from what they used to collect before the lockdown was instituted by government. More

Philanthropy in Uganda simmered to the top during the coronavirus pandemic. CivSource Africa has since noted that a notable number of givers don’t have much themselves, but still choose to share the little they have. For example, despite needing help themselves, a group of orphans donated relief items to the elderly people in the Nsambya community. More

Tourism enthusiasts across Africa have donated towards fighting wildlife plundering in Uganda during the pandemic. Through their umbrella organisation, Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF), they delivered a total of thirteen motorbikes with their riding jackets, and helmets to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). More