In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, a fundraising dinner hosted by State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi at Serena Hotel Kampala has raised a staggering shs393 million for the establishment of an ICT/e-Learning Centre at St. Agatha Girls Secondary School Kakore in Rubanda District.
The event brought together several dignitaries, including Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives David Bahati, and Minister of State for Internal Affairs Gen. David Muhoozi, among others.
In his remarks, Minister Musasizi emphasized the importance of equipping students with digital skills, stating that "the government has for years supported academic excellence, but this is not enough.
"we require someone to be with skills, especially digital skills" Minister Musasizi said.
The funds raised will be used to establish a state-of-the-art ICT hub at the school, which will provide students with access to modern computing facilities and enhance their digital literacy.
This initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the community, particularly in promoting girls' education and empowering young women.
St. Agatha Girls Secondary School Kakore is the only girls' secondary school in Rubanda district, providing education to over 800 students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds.
With its student population expected to exceed 1,000 next year, the school faces significant challenges, but this initiative is a major step towards bridging the digital divide and unlocking the potential of its students.
The success of this fundraising dinner is a testament to the power of collaboration and corporate social responsibility.
As Minister Musasizi noted, "this project will assist in achieving social-economic transformation of the community."