Rubis Energy Uganda commits UGX 40.2 Million in partnership for women, girls

KAMPALA, Uganda — Rubis Energy Uganda committed approximately 40.2 million Ugandan shillings (10,000 euros) to a corporate social responsibility, or CSR, partnership with The Remnant Generation, an organization serving survivors of sexual abuse and teen mothers.

The agreement includes both financial value and in-kind support for the NGO’s shelters, focusing on essential needs and a transition to cleaner energy.

Rubis Energy’s contribution will facilitate the transfer of The Remnant Generation’s shelters from charcoal use to Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or LPG, for cooking. This change addresses safety and health concerns related to traditional cooking methods. The partnership also provides in-kind supplies, including food, household items, sanitary materials and fuel for the organization’s service van. The materials will support the NGO’s programs, which offer health services, restoration, and vocational training, including hair dressing and formal education.

William Humbert-Marie Fillet, managing director of Rubis Energy Uganda, stated the initiative is intended to create lasting change. “This initiative reflects our belief that when we empower women and girls, we build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities,” Fillet said.

Henry Karuhanga, the Rubis CSR manager, noted the partnership aligns with the company’s CSR framework that prioritizes health, education, and community development.

The Remnant Generation was founded by Executive Director Annabelle Nakabiri Ssebakijje, who is a survivor of sexual abuse. The organization utilizes a “3RT Model” of Rescue, Restore, Repurpose, Thrive and has served more than 7,000 individuals over the past decade.

Ssebakijje confirmed that the resources will improve shelter operations. “Rubis Energy’s generosity will directly improve the quality of care in our shelters and help us create a healthier, more sustainable future,” she said.