Feeding 2000 Vulnerable Households during the Lockdown
Like many countries across the globe, Uganda currently finds itself under strict lockdown in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst its population. Luckily, to date, the nation’s number of reported cases has remained low – there have only been 126 confirmed cases and no deaths. However, as Joshua (who has lived in Masaka […]
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 […]
Everything Uganda: Trees of Masaka Part 3
. By Eric Barigye Welcome back to our weekly blog that focuses on a particular aspect to learn more about the people and place that play host to our Adventure Like No Other! This week, we conclude the Trees of Masaka series! . If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: Part 1 […]
Everything Uganda: From Your Projects – A Day in the Life of a Farmer
. By Eric Barigye Welcome back to our weekly blog that explores a particular aspect of Uganda life, to learn more about the people, place and Charity Projects which host our Adventure Like No Other. This week we return to the projects and beneficiaries being supported by the 2021 event! . Masaka Youth Development Association […]
Everything Uganda: Trees of Masaka Part 2
. By Eric Barigye Welcome back to our weekly blog that focuses on a particular aspect to learn more about the place, people and this week – continuing with the trees that colour our Adventure Like No Other! . If you did not catch the first entry of this series please find it here. . […]
Everything Uganda: From Your Projects – A Day in the Life of a School Cook
. By Eric Barigye Welcome back to our weekly blog that explores a particular aspect of Uganda life, to learn more about the people, place and Charity Projects which host our Adventure Like No Other. This week we return to the projects being supported by the 2020 event! . Bugabira Primary School is our oldest […]
Everything Uganda: Trees of Masaka Part 1
. By Eric Barigye Welcome back to our weekly blog that explores a particular aspect of Uganda life, to learn more about the people, place, and this week – the trees that surround our Adventure Like No Other! . Uganda has lots of trees! Some numbers put forest and woodland cover in the country at […]
