Centenary Bank, Uganda’s largest commercial micro-finance bank, has announced an increased contribution for the upcoming Nsambya Babies Home charity walk, doubling its donation to UGX 20 million from UGX 10 million last year. The charity walk, set for September 28th, aims to raise funds for the welfare of vulnerable children at Nsambya Babies Home, including medical care, basic education, food, clothing, shelter, and reuniting children with their relatives. The launch event took place on July 2nd, 2024, at the residence of the Archbishop in Kampala.
Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, was introduced as the Chief Walker for this year’s event, marking the bank’s second consecutive year of supporting the charity walk. Kasi, during the handover of the cheque to the Archbishop, His Grace Dr. Ssemogerere, emphasized the bank’s commitment to social causes.
“With 2.5 million orphans in Uganda, accounting for 15% of the country’s 17 million children, it is crucial that we come together to provide these vulnerable children with loving homes,” Kasi highlighted. “Over the past 40 years, Centenary Bank has recognized the importance of giving back to our community. We set aside 2% of our annual profits towards corporate social responsibility activities for initiatives like this, as our success is intertwined with the well-being of our community.”
Members of the public are encouraged to support the cause by purchasing charity walk kits available at Centenary Bank branches in Kampala, priced at twenty-five thousand shillings each.
“We are proud to support Nsambya Babies Home in their mission to provide care and support to vulnerable children,” Kasi added. “We believe that every child deserves access to quality medical care, and we are committed to doing our part in making that a reality.”
His Grace Dr. Ssemogerere called upon the public to join the charity walk in September and expressed gratitude to the organizers for uniting efforts to support children in need.
“I am calling upon the general public to join us on Saturday, 28th September 2024, at 8 am at Kampala railway grounds for this fundraising charity walk where we aim to raise funds to meet the welfare needs of the children at Nsambya Babies Home,” he said. “I commend Nsambya Babies Home together with the Child and Welfare and Adoption Society for providing a sanctuary of love for these little ones, who in their innocence may not fully understand the events surrounding their lives.”
