Rotary club of Kampala Kibuli launches sickle cell awareness and name your tree campaigns

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Rotary club of Kampala Kibuli launches sickle cell awareness and name your tree campaigns
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By Nasser Konde

The Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli is dedicated to service above self, focusing on community development, health initiatives and environmental conservation. Through various projects and collaborations, the club aims to make a positive and lasting impact on society.

Saturday, July 20th 2024, marked a significant milestone in the fight against SICKLE CELL DISEASE as the Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli launched its signature projects at Kibuli Secondary School: The Sicklecell Awareness, and Name Your Tree campaigns for the next 3 to 5 years.  The Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli is committed to raising awareness about the SICKLE CELL DISEASE, and making a lasting impact in Uganda.

The event was also highlighted by the planting of 84 trees marking the beginning of the “Name your tree” campaign, led by RC Kibuli.  This is in line with the Rotary Districts 9213/9214 initiative of “Plant your Balance” aimed at environmental conservation.

The choice of Kibuli Secondary School as a venue was informed by the club’s decision during the Hope Creator Rotary Year to Adopt Kibuli Village. Additionally, Kibuli Secondary School is an alma mater for the majority of the club members.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partners, including Uganda Sickle Cell Relief Foundation, Uganda Red Cross Society, NBS@15million Trees, Little Hands Go Green, Victoria University, Armwright Investment, Lakato Safaris Ltd, Mihoney Ltd, and Tick Bedside Services.

We would like to express special thanks to Mr. Joseph Masembe, Founder and CEO of Little Hands Go Green, for his generous provision of all the trees planted during the event.

Additionally, our special gratitude to our partners Ecopharm for their generous donation of medical supplies and Uganda Red Cross Society that carried out a successful blood drive where more than 150 units of blood were donated by the students, which greatly contributed to the success of this health camp. Additionally, we thank the administration of Kibuli Secondary School and the Interact Club for mobilizing students and lastly the Uganda Sickle Cell Relief Foundation for screening and counseling over 300 students.

In conclusion, the other highlight was the naming Kariisa tree which was planted by our Magical President Juliet J. Kariisa with four students at the entrance of Ssangalyambogo Complex, the new girls’ dormitory on behalf of the Kariisa family majority of whom are alumni of the school.

The Membership Director  Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli

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