Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25, 2026.
The Charity Walk seeks to raise funds to support the welfare of children under the home's care through medical care, nutrition, rehabilitation, family tracing, reunification, foster care placement, adoption services and follow-up support for thousands of vulnerable children rescued from heartbreaking circumstances.
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 2024 report, there are approximately 3 million orphans in Uganda, representing 13% of the country's child population, many of whom lack the basic necessities for a decent life.
Speaking at the launch, Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank, emphasized the urgent need for institutional support to address the challenges faced by abandoned children and ensure their survival, development and future opportunities.
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Kasi noted that Centenary Bank believes banking goes beyond financial services to transforming lives, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for those who need them most.
He added that the bank allocates 1.5% of its previous year's profits towards Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives targeting key sectors such as education, health, environmental stewardship and community development.
"For this year's walk, Centenary Bank is contributing Shs20 million to support this noble cause. We encourage other corporate organisations, development partners and individuals to join us, support this cause, participate in the walk and contribute resources to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow in a safe and nurturing environment," Kasi said.
Rev. Msgr. Rogers Kabuye Mukasa, the Vicar General of Kampala Diocese, noted that seeing parents abandon their children is one of the most painful realities society faces.
"For a child, abandonment is not just physical; it can mean the loss of identity, love and security at the very beginning of life. For society, it is a reminder that something is broken -- families are under pressure, support systems are lacking and, in some cases, there is a loss of responsibility towards the most vulnerable," he said.
"In places like Nsambya Babies Home, we see a compassionate response that helps bridge that gap. They take in abandoned and vulnerable infants, offering them what they were denied -- care, protection and a chance to grow in a loving environment," he added.
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Msgr. Kabuye further revealed that out of 396 children cared for over the last three years, 290 have been successfully reintegrated into communities, demonstrating what can be achieved through collective effort.
He also noted that medical care at the home has significantly improved since the fundraising initiatives began.
"Despite these efforts, the needs remain great, and that is why we once again appeal to you to join this genuine cause," Msgr. Kabuye said.
