Absa Uganda MD hands over Shs200million KH3 7 Hills Run proceeds
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Vivian Kityo, Director of Wakisa Ministries (L) receives a dummy cheque from Mumba Kalifungwa
Absa Bank Uganda has handed over Shs200 million as proceeds from the inaugural Absa KH3 7 Hills Run held on May 28, 2023. The 21km run spanning the seven iconic hills in Kampala organized in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers, was an initiative intended to support a significant social cause – keeping the girl-child in school.
While handing over the money, Mumba Kalifungwa, Managing Director, absa Bank Uganda said: “We strive to be an active force for good in everything we do and believe that education is a right that every child should have access to. In the spirit of accountability, we are pleased to announce the allocation of funds through partners whose work is aligned with the overall cause of keeping the girl-child in school.”
The proceeds will support skills training and menstrual hygiene management. This should minimize school absenteeism and dropout rates among girls.
Wakisa Ministries, a charity organization, and Integrated Efforts for Youth and Women Empowerment (IEYAWE) are among the top beneficiaries of the proceeds.
