Location: Katwe at Zaam Medical Center
Date: 10th August 2024
Focus: Child and maternal health care, disease prevention, and treatment
Partners: Uganda Red Cross Blood Bank, Rotaract Clubs of Nalumunye (in-formation), Upper Kololo, and Victoria University

Project Overview: The Rotaract Club of Kigo 7 Lakes Golf, in collaboration with partner clubs, organized the Katwe Immunization and Blood Drive Project. This initiative aimed to address healthcare challenges in underserved communities by offering essential services such as routine child immunization, HIV testing, and blood donation.

The project benefited at least 700 people, and 60 units of blood were collected during the event. This impactful project not only contributed to disease prevention but also enhanced healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Contributions:

• Zaam Medical Center: Provided free vaccines for immunization and HIV testing.
• RAC Kigo 7 Lakes: 620,000 UGX
• RAC Upper Kololo: 146,000 UGX
• RAC Nalumunye (in-formation): 100,000 UGX
• RAC Victoria University: 150,000 UGX

Total Funds Raised: 1,016,000 UGX
Total Expenditure: 1,098,500 UGX
Deficit: 82,500 UGX

Expenses Breakdown:

• VHT (Village Health Team): 216,000 UGX
• Tent: 150,000 UGX
• Doctors: 150,000 UGX
• Uganda Red Cross: 80,000 UGX
• MC (Master of Ceremonies): 50,000 UGX
• DJ: 150,000 UGX
• Videography: 200,000 UGX
• Refreshments: 15,000 UGX
• Certificates: 75,000 UGX

The project was reported on the Rotary International Showcase, highlighting its success and the positive impact it had on the Katwe community