2011 NAMCA AGM Vol 1 | Page 17

Bududa Landslide Fundraisers Submitted By: Dr. Betty Wakou Bamasaba in USA and Canada supplement their giving for the Bududa disaster by organizing fundraiser in two cities. Toronto city under the leadership of Bob Mushikori and New York city under the leadership of Edward Wanda. Immediately after the landslide disaster, NAMCA launched fundraising drives to raise money to help the suffering people in Bududa district. In Toronto, Bob Mushikori, who hails from Bududa district, rounded up the Uganda community to raise fund to help the suffering people of Bududa. The fundraising function was held at the Anglican Church of Canada space which was donated for Fund-raiser in the Church of St. John Divine on April 10 2010. Ugandans from other communities come out in large numbers, participated and successfully raised $1,300 in cash and $1,900 in pledges. The NAMCA members and the people of Bududa appreciate this noble cause. Special appreciation goes to the Uganda communities and friends in Canada. Much appreciated are the organizing committee: Petua Wamimbi who prepared and cooked the traditional meal with ‘malewa’, Catherine Bukeni who cooked the Chapati,Jane Namunane , Catherine Nabudere travelled a Journey of 2 hours to bring food ,food donations come from Nebbi district members. Last but not least many thanks to Catherine Nova from Buganda who designed and donated the flyers, Jackie Okumu from Bukedi who designed the cards, Rachel Wasikye Wrights who served as the Chief Fund collector. Dr. John Wasike who decorated the venue, Hon. Michael Werikhe who donated money to buy start up beer, and Gertrude Mushikori who donated a gift bucket. Two cases of beer and 2 bottle of Uganda Waragi quarters from Buganda Community remained and will be used to raise fund at the AGM in Toronto 2010. Additional fundraising efforts are still under way, one coming on May 22 in Georgia under the leadership of Dr. Florence Wakoko. Many thanks to the retired Commissioner of Police of Toronto, Julian Austin, representative from Guyanise that included various Uganda communities: Abbey Mushega of Ankole, Jackson Babwegesa of Kigezi, George Durametu of Moyo, David Kavuma of Buganda, Secundus Emijjo of Teso, Prof Davis Bagambire of Busoga, Rev Robert Kazibwe of Church Dominion Church of Canada, Rev. Ps. Charles Olango of the Uganda Martyr Church of Canada, Joe Oloya of Acholi Community, Raymond Wamara of Toro, Alosius Okumu Okwonga of Nebbi., P .S ekalala President Uganda Martrys Church of Canada and Ghanian Community led by Newton Wunu. 17