By Derrick Ampereza
The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF), handed over items worth 21 million shillings to the deaf pupils at Nyakibale Lower Primary School Deaf Unit in Southern Division, Rukungiri municipality as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Items inlcude Knitting machines, knitting threads, machine oil, needles, and two metallic suitcases worth UGX 21,217,420.
Patrick Ezaga, the Director of Communications, said that the Nyakibale Lower Primary School deaf unit was identified based on its vulnerability within the district on behalf of Mrs. Julia Clare Oyet, the Chief Executive Officer of the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda.
Ezaga indicated that the assistance is part of the Shillings 50 million annual budget for the community’s Social and Corporate Responsibility (CSR).
He also stated that the Deposit Protection Fund is certain that the donation will pave the path for inclusive learning of children with special needs and aid to pave their future development.
On behalf of the foundation body of Nyakibale Lower Primary School, Rev. Fr. Silverio Twinomujuni, the Nyakibale Catholic Parish Priest, commended development partners for the assistance to young children who are considered impoverished in society.
Byarugaba Henry, the head teacher of Nyakibale Lower Primary School, vowed to make full use of the donated items for the benefit of the learners.
