Giving Stories Blog

Giving Digest: The Easter Teen Mom Charity, organized under the #UgLoveMovement, extended support to 122 teenage mothers and 40 babies in central Uganda. Led by Asiimwe Angella, the charity drive aimed to provide basic needs, psychosocial support, and legal aid to teenage mothers and orphans across the country. The initiative began with Angella donating various items to four orphanages in Kabale district, benefiting institutions like the Shepherd's Center, House of Hope Orphanage, and Rugarama Hospital.

Giving Digest: In southwest Uganda, the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project is making a significant impact on the lives of thousands of grandmothers and vulnerable children. Their initiative supports 15,000 grandmothers across three districts, who have taken on the responsibility of caring for over 60,000 orphaned or abandoned children, including their own grandchildren.

TotalEnergies is set to improve road safety as part of the United Nations Global Road Safety Week with the launch of its "Helmet 4 Life" initiative. This project, in collaboration with local affiliates and the TotalEnergies Foundation program, aims to distribute 100,000 motorcycle helmets across 40 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, where fatal road accidents involving motorized two-wheelers account for 28% of global road fatalities and can reach over 75% in certain nations.

Vivo Energy Uganda has taken a step towards enhancing road safety for schoolchildren with the relaunch of its ‘Heads Up’ initiative. The campaign focuses on addressing the alarming rate of road traffic injuries and fatalities involving children, particularly those who use motorcycles, locally known as ‘boda-bodas’, to commute to school. As part of the initiative, child-specific safety helmets are donated to school-going children, providing them with much-needed protection during their daily journeys.

The 10th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, sponsored by Airtel, took place in Uganda with a record-breaking participation of over 100,000 people. The run, which started in 2013, has previously focused on addressing health issues such as fistula and sickle cell disease.

Mr. Marvin Baryaruha, the West Ankole Diocesan chancellor, organized a donation event through his Baryaruha Foundation. A total of 1,700 copies of textbooks were distributed to 38 primary schools and 18 secondary schools in Bushenyi Ishaka municipality.

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is grappling with patients abandoning treatment due to financial constraints. High transport and feeding expenses have become significant barriers for many individuals seeking cancer treatment at the institute. In response to this pressing issue, well-wishers have stepped forward to extend their support.

The FDC Women's League marked International Women's Day by visiting Uganda's referral hospital for people with psychiatric disorders, Butabika National Referral Hospital. During their visit, they donated essential items to vulnerable mothers and called for the government to establish trained counsellors at each parish to address the country's mental health burden.

PulseBet and the Bwogi Foundation have partnered to donate a 10,000-liter water tank to the East Coast boxing community in Naguru, Uganda. This donation aims to address the lack of clean water faced by over 200 boxers in the community, improving their training and overall performance. The collaboration reflects PulseBet's commitment to community investment and sustainable causes, while the Bwogi Foundation focuses on supporting youth through sports.

Remarkable transformation has unfolded after Daily Monitor visited the destitute family of seven-year-old twins Aaron Opio, Doreen Acen, and their nine-year-old brother Denis in Acyekitoyo Village. When their distressing story reached the readers, an outpouring of goodwill engulfed the lives of this child-headed family. Within hours, the donations had soared to a staggering Uganda Shillings 3 million, breathing hope into their desperate situation

During a donation event, the Esmaili Community expressed their appreciation for the Aga Khan's contribution to the construction of the Kibuli Mosque, which has led to the establishment of various institutions like the Kibuli hospital, schools, and other social services. The Esmaili Community, represented by Ms. Jasmin Halani, emphasized their belief in brotherhood rather than racial segregation, and their commitment to showcasing their work through programs that promote environmental campaigns, tree planting, food donations, and health campaigns.

MTN Uganda has donated electronic waste (e-waste) worth Uganda Shillings 20 million to Makerere University's College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology for responsible recycling, reuse, and disposal. The donation includes 390 items such as monitors, desktops, and laptops, which will be refurbished and given to rural secondary schools to enhance ICT access and literacy.

Al-Wahab Foundation distributes over three hundred (300) food packs to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. AWF also organized a cooked food program for Uganda Muslims, bringing smiles to their faces and happiness to their hearts. Through the power of community and generosity, the Al-Wahab Foundation is making a significant impact on the lives of those who are struggling.

Alam Group of Companies has demonstrated its commitment to giving back during the holy month of Ramadhan by donating food items to the Musa Islamic Centre in Kyebando. The donation, including essential items like sugar, salt, cooking oil, rice, and beans, was delivered by Alam's Public Relations Officer, Hellen Mugisha.

Ecobank Uganda, as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, launched the "12 Days of Christmas" digital campaign to give back to individuals and organizations that are positively impacting their communities. Ecobank aimed to support those who are making a positive difference in their communities in various ways through the campaign.

Absa Bank Uganda has announced a sponsorship package worth 133,000,000/= Million Shillings for the 2023 edition of the Captain's Bell Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club. The annual tournament serves as a ceremonial event to welcome the club's newly elected Captain and committee.

The Makerere School of Public Health has over the years raised USD 3.5 million towards the construction of the school’s new building. In addition to this, the Rockefeller Foundation, a prominent American philanthropic organization, has donated USD $100,000 to Makerere University in support of the construction of a new School of Public Health building.

Kampala, Uganda - Grant Thornton Uganda has made a significant impact in the community through its philanthropic arm, the Grant Thornton Foundation. The foundation recently visited the Katalemwa Cheshire Children's Home, a home for children with disabilities, in the spirit of giving back to the community.

The Kitabu Buk Project, a non-governmental organization based in Uganda, recently donated 500 textbooks and other educational materials worth 12.5 million shillings to Okere Community School in Otuke. The school is working to become a leading centre for academic and vocational training in northern Uganda, and its early childhood education program currently provides foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills training to 60 rural children between the ages of 3-6. The donation from Kitabu Buk Project is seen as a significant boost in the school's efforts to provide quality education to its students.

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) announced the donation of a universal anaesthesia machine to Mayuge Health Centre IV as a significant contribution to maternal health in the country. The Spirited Women employee group at UBL made the donation, which is dedicated to the empowerment and development of female employees within the company and beyond. The machine, which includes a monitor, vaporizer, and ventilator, can be used manually or automatically, and comes with a six-hour backup battery. It will provide much-needed assistance to expectant mothers at the health centre, particularly those who are having Caesarean Section deliveries.