Christopher (almost 80 years old) one of the members of Kika- VICOBA, he was very excited to show us his banana plantations which he named “VICOBA” he has set up a model garden in the village, a great encouragement to his group members and the community at large and he
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Mukisa – VICOBA
Mukisa -VICOBA today, “Mukisa” is a Luganda word that means “Blessing” This is one of the new VICOBA groups that was formed after the Church and Community mobilization in the community, these men and women are working hard to uplift the entire community. Their stories confirm that two is better
Katungulu – VICOBA meet Aidah
Visiting VICOBA groups in the famous Katungulu Community. Meet Aidah a member of Bumu -VICOBA, she says; “VICOBA is the light in our community” She has been working hard, making stools as her main vocation and added several projects too. VICOBA has encouraged her to work hard and be part
Youth VICOBA
Youth – VICOBA later today, the young men and women meet every Friday evening; some of the special members of this group are Shamim and Faridah some of the Centre students with disabilities. The youth are running a craft shop, that markets and sells all handcrafts produced by the Centre
Christmas 2018
Christmas 2018 is here, and the Kitega Centre Christmas party is scheduled for 23rd December 2018 in Makindu Village,. The Christmas party is a special occasion for the Centre to celebrate and share the joy of Christmas. The party is also an opportunity to celebrate and be thankful for the
Raquel Silva -Kitega’s first international Volunteer
November 30th, 2008…my last day in Uganda… November… Such a special month for me… Every year, when this month arrives my head always remember Uganda… The Kitega Community Centre! 2018… Such a special and meaningly year! 2008-2018… Ten years have passed since I arrived in Kampala… since the beginning of
UMOJA House – Celebrating the Kitega Centre
In June/July 2000, the Kitega Community Centre dream was birthed to help support children with disabilities and sensitise the community about disability. The Centre started looking for these children in the community, bringing them under a big mango tree at Kawolo Primary School. In 2010, the centre moved to it’s
Riverside Church Team at Kitega
A team of 14 from Riverside Church, Ayr Scotland arrived at the Kitega Centre on July 15th 2018. The team arrived during the climax of the 2018 VICOBA camp and it was a blessing to have them at the official closing of the camp. The team was led
Ricky Hansen at Kitega
Six incredible weeks at the inspiring Kitega Community Centre in Uganda. What a privilege it was to spend my time there, meeting some truly incredible people and hearing their stories. I will never forget these kind, caring, loving faces, and I hope I get the visit them all again in
Stonehouse family set for year-long volunteering mission in Uganda
A Stonehouse family are preparing to spend a year volunteering at a school in Uganda. Peter and Sarah-Jane Ramsay, along with their children Samuel (11), Nathanael (8) and Mara (5), will be heading to the African country on July 3. It will be a return visit for the Ramsays to the