Giving Stories Blog

The most direct effects of Covid-19 have been the fear of infections by the virus and the imminent death that succeeds infections. Yet beyond the direct challenges are more basic difficulties like hunger and the not-so-far-away possibility of starvation for many rural and urban families.

As nations, organizations and leaders continue putting together concerted efforts to resolve the bigger problem, the inner love for humanity has got to kick in to solve more immediate needs. Who better to influence this than community leaders? They are next door leaders, a call away and often sociable.

A popular African saying that effectively expresses a commonplace truth, says that “If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go further, you go together”.

The saying is not only true in its literal sense, it also holds water within the philanthropic space. We have seen it sprout in different social activities used to converse resources to enable vulnerable folks i.e., cancer runs and in car washes that Ugandans have collectively undertaken to fundraise for individual or community needs. It only goes ahead to radiate a common goal that there’s impact when people, institutions and organisations came together, great things can be achieved. Read more

Edward Kasenge narrates his tough journey to graduation

“Our greatest rugger of all time, Robert ‘Soggy’ Seguya, down with Leukemia. You fought for us, now we fight for you, with you. Let’s do this!!” was a tweet shared by Mark Ssali, a seasoned sports journalist and commentator, about the plight of the Uganda Rugby Cranes tactician, Robert Seguya, who is battling with Leukemia. See more

Benjamin Owor, a seasoned and famous media personality in Uganda, is in need of funds to aid him in undertaking a medical surgery, following an accident that has left him incapacitated to aid himself normally. See more

The guns may be silent but girls in lira in northern uganda continue to suffer from Period poverty as many of the girls and their parents or care takers are unable to afford to buy sanitary products like pads, panties, buckets for girl’s menstrual management due to financial constraints. According to Plan International, in Uganda 28% of girl’s miss school because they are menstruating simply because they cannot afford or access the menstrual management products. See more

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Pidson Wesige Wavamunno’s generosity and piety stood out in the community. These traits remain long after he passed away.

Wavamunno, the fifth of the 10 children of Ssalongo Yovani Wavamunno and Nnalongo Maliza Wavamunno, did not only live his life humbly until his death two years ago aged 74 years, but he also tried to espouse the golden rule principle of treating others as you want to be treated. See more

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