Nkumba University’s School of Social Sciences (SOSS) on Thursday, 5th May 2025, delivered relief items to Asifiwe Children’s Home in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, fulfilling part of their Corporate Social Responsibility agenda.
The donation, comprising food items including posho, rice, sugar, and salt, was received by the pupils of Asifiwe and their Principal, Madam Joanita Nandaula, at the school’s premises in Kiwafu Central Zone, Division B.
Mr. Robert Ssebunya, the Head of Department at the School of Social Sciences, led the delegation of staff and students who participated in the outreach. He emphasized that the initiative was not only about charity but also about enriching students’ practical learning experience.
“This is one of the ways we are guiding our Social Sciences students on the practical aspect of their training, while also responding to community needs,” Mr. Ssebunya said. “Our sheer purpose as a university is to educate, research on current phenomena, and conduct outreaches like these. This is the most important part of our role because it draws us closer to the community.” He added
Such acts of kindness, he says, can lay the foundation for future collaborations between the university and the surrounding communities. “These pupils are potential students of Nkumba University,” he said. “So, leaving an impact on their lives is an investment for us. I know in the future, they will look back and consider enrolling here.”
While receiving the donation, Madam Nandaula expressed gratitude to Nkumba University for what she described as a timely and thoughtful act.“We are grateful for the good gesture shown by Nkumba University,” she said. “Through this care, we believe the children will grow up to change the fractured family structure of our society.”
Nandaula further appealed to other community members to emulate the gesture and come to their aid, “I also want to encourage other members of the community to come forth and support this humanitarian cause. Our organization is stretched.”
Asifiwe Child Care Ministries (ACCM), which operates the school and children’s home, provides care to over 100 orphaned and vulnerable children, aged between 1 and 18 years. Rather than running a traditional orphanage model, ACCM follows a family-based approach, where children are raised in small, loving households under the care of trained house mothers.
Each home accommodates 8 to 10 children of mixed ages and genders, offering not just shelter and meals, but also emotional care, Christian discipleship, education, and life-skills training. The model promotes healing, dignity, and self-worth.
“We aim to restore family life and break the cycle of vulnerability,” the Principle states. “Our homes function as safe, nurturing spaces where children can grow into responsible and empowered adults.”
The visit by Nkumba University added more than just material relief; it brought a sense of solidarity and belonging to the children, affirming their place in a community that cares.
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