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Chinese Embassy in Uganda donates supplies to orphans as a part of Warm Children's Heart, a China-Africa Joint Action program.

Commitment Year•2023Country of Activity•UgandaDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•UgandaSector•EducationFlow Type•Grant

Status

Project lifecycle

Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

Timeline

Key dates

Commitment date
Jun 29, 2023
Start (actual)
Jun 29, 2023
End (actual)
Jun 29, 2023

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The purpose of this project was the donation of supplies to orphans as a part of Warm Children's Heart, a China-Africa Joint Action program in the Masulita Children's Village in Wakiso district, Uganda. More detailed locational information can be found at https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1383790910.

Stakeholders

Organizations involved in projects and activities supported by financial and in-kind transfers from Chinese government and state-owned entities

Funding agencies

Government Agencies

  • Chinese Embassy

Cofinancing agencies

Government Agencies

  • Office of the First Lady of Uganda

Receiving agencies

NGO/CSO/Foundations

  • UWESO Masulita Children's Village

Loan description

Chinese Embassy in Uganda donates supplies to orphans as a part of Warm Children's Heart, a China-Africa Joint Action program.

Narrative

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Project narrative

On June 29, 2023, a donation ceremony was held at the Masulita Children's Village, an initiative of the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO). The event featured contributions from both the Chinese Embassy in Uganda and the Office of the First Lady of Uganda, Janet Museveni, who also serves as the Minister of Education and Sports and is the founder and patron of UWESO. The donation included school supplies, volleyballs, and footballs, aimed at supporting the children's education and recreational activities. The ceremony was part of the "Warm Children's Heart, a China-Africa Joint Action" program, emphasizing collaborative efforts to enhance the welfare of orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda. The event was attended by notable figures, including Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, and received support from UWESO, highlighting the ongoing partnership between Uganda and China in humanitarian initiatives. The exact monetary value of the donation was not disclosed.