By Silvia Nyambura
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) through its annual Torch Awards has awarded cash prizes of Ushs 80 million to 5 socially responsible projects from across the country. This is in line with the Fund’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
This year’s winners included Kyamaleera Women Handicraft Association from Western Region, Rachelle Comprehensive Secondary School from Northern Uganda, Pearl Foundation for Children and Widows from Eastern Region, Child Care and Rescue Program from Central Region. They were awarded cheques worth Ushs 15 million each.
The overall winner for the National Award was 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation, a project aimed at educating vulnerable children. They received a cheque of Ushs 20 million.
Speaking during the hand over event in Kampala yesterday, NSSF MD Richard Byarugaba said, “As a fund, we are committed to building relationships with the communities in which we work and become part of the Ugandan story. Over the years, we have received numerous proposals and heartbreaking requests to sponsor the less fortunate. This was the genesis of Torch Awards through which we dedicate a growing amount of money every year to support vulnerable causes.
