Under the theme ‘Inclusion and Collected Action’, Makerere University MasterCard students were last Saturday morning involved in cleaning part of Mbuya community. The cleaning and sensitization exercise was conducted in Giza Giza, a village in Mbuya 1 Zone 6.
The successful philanthropic event was organized by Makerere University students who are sponsored by MasterCard Foundation. By 9:00 am, these students had already arrived at Giza Giza Conference Hall which was the meeting and starting point.
According to Narinda Sheila the Council Representative for MasterCard Scholarship Program at Makerere University, the students decided to clean parts of Mbuya community as a way of celebrating International Give Back Day which is celebrated in November.
Among the activities included door-to-door community sensitization where Giza Giza residents were taught different ways of avoiding poor sanitation-related diseases.
With the help of KCCA’s free garbage vans, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars and Alumni Association managed to leave Giza Giza streets clean. A few local residents were also spotted joining hands with these Makerere students to keep their village clean.
About the Foundation
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University offers comprehensive student support, that include;
- Tuition and Functional fees
- Laptop, books and other learning materials
- Accommodation, beddings and meals
- Medical insurance
- Stipend
- Transport to and from home
- Psychosocial and mentorship support
- Capacity building training in leadership, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Gender and Human Rights
Here is how it all happened in pictures.
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