Martin Luther King Jr. Day: US Ambassador William Popp visits Bless A Child Foundation

The United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp has paid a courtesy visit to Bless A Child Foundation, a home for children with cancer in commemoration of the Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. day.
The ambassador was accompanied by staff from the U.S. Embassy and alumni of the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
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“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not only a U.S. federal holiday but also designated as a National Day of Service to encourage Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. Today, I proudly joined U.S. Embassy staff and Ugandan alumni of the Mandela Washington Fellowship to volunteer at Bless a Child Foundation. By helping to paint, garden, and play games with the children, we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and commitment to service,” Popp said.

The founder of Bless a Child Foundation, Brian Walusimbi applauded the US Ambassador for the visit.
“It is truly an honor to host the U.S. Embassy staff and Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni here at Bless a Child Foundation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador William Popp for leading your team in volunteering to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children suffering from cancer. As we prepare to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are reminded of his legacy of service to humanity, which has been beautifully exemplified here today. These small acts of kindness create a significant impact for those enduring hardship,” he said.
During the visit, the US ambassador and embassy staff painted walls, tended to the garden and played games with the children as they offered solidarity, a sense of shared humanity.