Giving Stories Blog

Mental health advocates in Mbarara City came together for the Mental Health Awareness Run 26, organised by Ukara Mental Health under the theme “Make Your Mental Health a Priority.” Through their participation, community members gave their time, energy and voices to challenge stigma, encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing and mobilise support for accessible mental health services. The initiative particularly seeks to expand youth-focused counselling, school outreach programmes and psychosocial support, demonstrating how collective action can help create communities where people feel safer seeking help. Read more about the initiative on X.

Environmental activist Patricia Faith Ariokot dedicated 100 continuous hours to walking around a single tree, using her time, voice and physical endurance to draw attention to environmental conservation, climate change and the growing threat of deforestation. Held at Tembuzi Cultural Fun Park in Sonde, Namugongo, the five-day challenge invited people to reflect on the essential role trees play in sustaining communities and protecting the planet. Her commitment demonstrates that giving can extend beyond financial contributions to include using one’s energy, platform and personal sacrifice to inspire action for a shared cause. Read more about the initiative on X.

Centenary Bank has strengthened youth empowerment and community development through a UGX 200 million sponsorship for the 22nd edition of the Masaza Cup. The contribution will support the organisation of the tournament while creating opportunities for young footballers to develop and showcase their talent. Beyond sport, the Masaza Cup brings communities across Buganda together, preserves cultural heritage and provides a platform for raising awareness about HIV prevention among young people. The initiative demonstrates how corporate giving can invest in programmes that nurture talent, strengthen community connections and create opportunities for young people to transform their lives. Read more about the sponsorship.

Through the TotalEnergies Action programme, employees supported The Remnant Generation by combining financial and material giving with hands-on service. The team helped clean the organisation’s facilities, set up an early childhood development space, donated food and essential supplies for its shelters, and planted 200 high-value fruit trees at Hope City Farm to support long-term food security and income generation. The visit also included an inspirational session for young mothers and survivors, demonstrating how workplace giving can use people’s time, skills and resources to restore hope and create sustainable opportunities for children and young women. Read more about the initiative on LinkedIn.

Collective giving has restored hope for Joyce, a 14-year-old girl from Abim District whose education was disrupted by forced marriage and financial hardship. Through contributions from individuals moved by her story, UGX 1,001,000 was raised to enrol her at Morulem Girls Primary School and provide the scholastic materials, personal supplies and boarding requirements she needed to return to class in a safer environment. The initiative demonstrates how people combining their resources can protect a vulnerable child, restore her right to education and give her another opportunity to pursue her dreams. Continued support will be needed to sustain Joyce’s education and protect other girls at risk of child marriage. Read more about Joyce’s return to school.

Conservation Through Public Health has strengthened Ebola preparedness and wildlife surveillance in the Bwindi Conservation Area through a donation of essential equipment to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The contribution, which included infrared thermometers, smartphones, solar power banks and 450 sets of rain gear, will support health screening, ranger communication, field data collection and the monitoring of mountain gorillas and other wildlife. This thoughtful act of giving demonstrates how partnerships can simultaneously protect frontline conservation workers, safeguard visitors and strengthen the health of communities and wildlife. Read more about the donation.

Cerebral Stars Day Care Center invited the public to turn movement into meaningful giving through an aerobics fundraiser held on 27 June 2026. By stretching, dancing and exercising together, participants contributed towards keeping the centre open and sustaining the specialised care, therapy and inclusive support it provides to children living with cerebral palsy. The initiative shows that giving can be joyful, active and collective, with every ticket and every step helping to create healthier and more hopeful futures for children and their families. Read more about the fundraiser on Instagram.

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) extended its giving to the Masaka School for the Deaf through a timely donation of food, sanitary supplies and other essential welfare items for the learners. The contribution reflects how corporate giving can promote inclusion by responding to the everyday needs that enable children to remain healthy, comfortable and focused on their education. It also demonstrates the value of partnerships in creating learning environments where every child has an opportunity to grow and thrive. Read more about the initiative on LinkedIn.

At St. Charles Lwanga Bukerere Cerebral Palsy Day Care and Rehabilitation Centre, giving took the form of greater comfort, dignity and independence for children with cerebral palsy. The Rotary Club of Sonde, in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Health, donated wheelchairs and launched a shaded area where the children can safely rest, play and gather away from the sun. The initiative shows how thoughtful giving can respond to practical needs while creating spaces in which every child feels supported and included. Read more about the initiative on X.

Ahead of its fifth edition, scheduled for 17–19 July 2026, the Kampala Auto Show demonstrated that giving can take many forms. By repainting a faded zebra crossing along Kampala Road near the Post Office, the team gave its time, resources and effort to make the busy crossing safer and more visible for pedestrians. The initiative reflects a practical form of community giving, showing how organisations can use their platforms to respond to everyday public needs and contribute to safer, more considerate cities. Read more about the initiative on LinkedIn.

The Tibarimbasa Education Foundation (TEF) continues the remarkable legacy of Avitus and Candy Tibarimbasa, whose commitment to education enabled hundreds of children to attend primary, secondary, university and tertiary institutions. Today, their family, with support from partners and sponsors, is carrying this spirit of giving forward by expanding educational opportunities for girls and boys in their communities. The Foundation’s latest annual report reflects how one family’s generosity has grown into an enduring commitment to helping young people access quality education and build brighter futures. Read more about TEF’s work and impact on LinkedIn.

Through TotalEnergies Action, the TotalEnergies team supported The Remnant Generation during Women’s Month by giving their time, skills, and resources. From cleaning and setting up the ECD space to donating food and essentials, and planting 200 fruit trees at Hope City Farm, their support became a lasting investment in healing, hope, and sustainability. A moving session with guest speaker Reachel reminded the girls that their stories are still unfolding. Read more.

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Makerere University’s waste management efforts received a practical boost after Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch donated 30 waste bins to the institution. The donation was received on 11 May 2026 by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, alongside Prof. Sarah Ssali and members of university management. Makerere noted that the bins will be placed in public locations under the supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate. The gesture forms part of Centenary Bank’s ESG activities and points to a simple truth: environmental care often begins with the unglamorous things that keep shared spaces clean, usable, and dignified.

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The KCB Kyambogo Ultra Run transformed running into a shared act of endurance, visibility, and community spirit. Bringing together athletes, students, supporters, and wellness enthusiasts, the event highlighted how sport can create spaces for connection, resilience, and collective participation. Beyond the finish lines and medals, the run reflected a growing culture of communities showing up for causes through movement, partnership, and public engagement. Through every step, cheer, and kilometre covered, the event carried a reminder that impact is often built in motion, one community at a time.

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The Kampala–Entebbe May Edition Run brought together Team Matooke, Sure Hikers, and Fort Portal City Marathon in a shared celebration of movement, service, and community spirit. What began as a running invitation became a reminder that wellness can also create connection, solidarity, and visibility for causes carried by running communities. The “blue hearts affair” showed how people can give through presence, endurance, encouragement, and collective participation. In every kilometre covered, the run carried a simple message: community is built by those who keep showing up, one step at a time.

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Gazaland UOX turned youth energy into community action through its Nakulabye outreach, blending wellness, sport, and practical giving. The initiative brought together aerobics, netball, football, and a donation drive that supported families with food, clothing, footwear, and household essentials. Nakulabye carried personal meaning for the movement because some Gazaland UOX members come from the area, making the outreach feel like a homecoming with purpose. Through #10kForCommunity, the story reminds us that giving can be close to home, community-led, and carried by young people who choose action over noise. It is a small but powerful example of how sport can become a bridge for care, dignity, and connection.

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The dfcu Sickle Cell Walk 2026 brought people together in Kampala to stand with individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. Held on Mother’s Day, the walk raised awareness while mobilising support for the refurbishment of the national sickle cell clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital. It showed how a simple public act, walking together, can become a shared statement of care, visibility, and responsibility. The campaign also reminded communities that support for sickle cell warriors goes beyond sympathy; it requires action, resources, and systems that make care easier to access.

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A two-day medical camp in Kagadi has highlighted the quiet but powerful work of Africa Maisha and the Kikomeko family in expanding access to education and healthcare. Through the camp, hundreds of community members received free medical services, including consultations, laboratory tests, eye care, maternal and child health support, mama kits, and medication. The story also points to a wider legacy of care, with close to 500 children supported through education, many of them on full scholarships. It is a reminder that giving sometimes looks like opening a school, hosting children, building a health facility, and serving a community without waiting for applause. Some acts of kindness may be quiet, but their impact refuses to whisper.

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Victoria University Kampala partnered with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service for a blood donation drive under the theme “Saving a Life, A Shared Responsibility, A Drop for Hope.” The drive invited students, staff, and members of the public to contribute to Uganda’s blood supply and support people in need of urgent or ongoing medical care. Held at the university premises, the initiative reminds us that giving is not always about money; sometimes it is a single act, a few minutes, and one donation that may help save a life. Through this campaign, blood donation became a shared responsibility carried by a community willing to show up for strangers they may never meet.

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The Culture and Heritage Awareness Marathon shows how sport can carry more than bodies across a finish line; it can carry memory, identity, and community responsibility. In its first edition, the marathon brought together participants, tour operators, international guests, and professional runners in support of Calsaar Cultural Initiative’s heritage preservation work. The support raised through the marathon contributed to documentation and storytelling efforts focused on indigenous knowledge, oral traditions, and folklore from the Teso Region. As the 2026 edition continues that journey, the story reminds us that giving can look like showing up, buying a kit, running with purpose, and helping keep cultural memory alive.

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