Overview:
The funds raised from previous editions of the Kampala Hills run have already benefited around 15,000 pupils through the renovation of 60 classroom blocks and improvements in sanitation in 13 primary schools in Kampala, Soroti, Kisoro, and Otuke districts.
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched the Kampala Hills run through which it hopes to collect Shs1 billion that will go towards the renovation of selected public primary schools across the country.
Patrick Ayota, the acting Managing Director of NSSF, stated that this initiative is part of their corporate social responsibility policy, focusing on health, education, youth, and underprivileged groups.
Ayota expressed optimism in raising the targeted amount, as some partners have already started contributing and others are expected to join the effort.
“This year, we hope to raise Shs1 billion shillings to support our interventions in at least 10 public primary schools across the country. I, therefore, call upon all well-meaning Ugandans to join us in this noble cause as individuals, groups, or corporate institutions to inspire the next doctor, teacher, pilot, lawyer, or Minister,” he added.
The funds raised from previous editions of the Kampala Hills run have already benefited around 15,000 pupils through the renovation of 60 classroom blocks and improvements in sanitation in 13 primary schools in Kampala, Soroti, Kisoro, and Otuke districts.
“Our interventions have contributed to solving some of the challenges our communities face, and have inspired other corporate institutions to contribute, either in partnership with the Fund or on their own. The run is our next major intervention in the education sector to raise funds to improve learning conditions in our public primary schools,” Ayota said.
Patrick Ayota, the acting Managing Director of NSSF
“This year, we hope to raise Shs1 billion shillings to support our interventions in at least 10 public primary schools across the country. I, therefore, call upon all well-meaning Ugandans to join us in this noble cause as individuals, groups, or corporate institutions to inspire the next doctor, teacher, pilot, lawyer, or Minister,”
These interventions have resulted in a 12% increase in student enrollment and a 10% reduction in dropouts in the beneficiary schools. The upcoming run, scheduled for July 2, 2023, at Kololo Independence Grounds, will cover 21km through selected hills of Kampala. NSSF is partnering with the Uganda Athletics Federation, the Uganda Red Cross, and other organizations to organize the event.
Michael Mugabi, the Housing Finance Bank Managing Director, says the bank is ready to work with the fund to realize the intentions of this run. The bank has pledged 150 million Shillings towards the cause, aligning with its corporate social responsibility agenda.
Noah Mwidu, an administrator at the Uganda Athletics Federation, assured technical support for the run, including route mapping and ensuring the safety of the runners. NSSF aims to continue making a positive impact in the education sector and encourages individuals, groups, and corporate institutions to join their cause.