MTN Uganda together with Salam TV have kicked off this year’s effort to support vulnerable communities with alms to enable them fast through the Ramadhan period.
Under the theme: A giving heart, the two companies will traverse the country to handover alms, a vital pillar of the Muslim faith observed every year during the holy month of Ramadhan.
Alms will be distributed specifically targeting the less privileged and refugee communities across the country.
This will be later crowned with iftar dinners in the various regions in the towns such as Mbale, Mbarara and Gulu as the two companies further seek to cement its relationship with Muslim communities across the country.
Present at the dinner, whose objective was to demonstrate unity and commitment to the ideals of the holy month, were Muslim leaders and notable members of the Islamic community including business partners, ambassadors, customers, and the media.
Speaking at the dinner held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, the chief guest, Minsa Kabanda, the minister for Kampala urged other companies to emulate MTN and Salam Charity.
The MTN Uganda chief executive officer, Wim Vanhelleputte said that he was very pleased to spend some time with the Muslims as they begin the month of Ramadhan.
"We have planned countrywide delivery of alms for those who need it the most. Regional Iftar dinners will also be held throughout the month of #Ramadan. We have brought back special Ramadan bundles with a voice and internet offer," Vanhelleputte said.
As it was the case last year, MTN has brought back the special Ramadhan bundles offer to ease communication during the fasting period.
Every time an MTN customer buys airtime or buys a bundle worth 500/=, they will get 30 MTN minutes and 100MBs to be used between midnight and 5am that night. This offer is open to all MTN customers.
The Chief Executive Officer, Next Media Services, Kin Kariisa, expressed his gratitude and desire to keep working with MTN Uganda on its cordial relationship that has fostered a strong bond with the Muslim community.
"As Next Media Services our tagline is, 'We inform to transform.' With partners like MTN Uganda, we believe that we will be supported to do more to support humanity,” he said.
Since 2017, MTN Uganda and Salam TV has reached out and supported less privileged Muslim communities with alms, including food and other household items to carry them through the month of Ramadhan.
During this month, Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam with the fast beginning at dawn and ending at sunset.
