Our COVID-19 Food Programme: Supporting the Masaka Community through the Lockdown
Like much of the world’s population at the moment, Uganda is currently under strict lockdown as it desperately tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, whilst our 2020 marathon event is now on hold until 2021, we’re focusing on supporting Masaka, where we operate, through this crisis. The Uganda Marathon is currently […]
Tackling COVID-19 in Masaka: How your generosity is empowering the hospital & saving lives
. . Like much of the world’s population at the moment, Uganda is under strict lockdown as it desperately tries to contain the coronavirus. Whilst our marathon event is postponed until 2021, we’re focusing our efforts on supporting Masaka, where we operate, through this crisis. We’ve been fundraising to support the hospital in coping with […]
Uganda Marathon Coronavirus Emergency Appeal: Save Medics, Feed Masaka
Today, we’re launching our Corona Virus Emergency Appeal. Here are the breakdowns of how the money will help: Corona Support Masaka Uganda Marathon and our partner EcoBrix have developed the following areas of support for Masaka during these unprecedented times. Masaka Referral Hospital: This is the main hospital for the whole region of Masaka with […]
COVID-19: A Different Masaka
. By Eric Barigye We welcome you to a special edition of our weekly blog that will be looking at how the lives of the people of Masaka have changed since government measures were introduced in response to COVID-19. To do this, I interviewed shop owner Musa Kamoga (from a distance) who has been serving […]