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Sponsors
Sponsors of the GDPU February 2009 Fundraiser:
Action on Disability and Development
Action on Disability and Development Uganda Programme (UGP) started in Uganda in 1987 in a modest way but has grown since in size and scope. Currently, ADD works with 12 national disabled peoples' organisations (NDPOs). ADD supports groups of the most marginalised which include 13 district associations of the blind, 10 district women with disabilities associations and 8 district deaf associations.
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Air Uganda
Though a newly registered airline, Air Uganda is no novice in the industry. It is part of a group that has over 40 years of experience in aviation.
Air Uganda is part of the Meridiana group that is based in Olbia - Costa Esmeralda Airport, Italy. Meridiana was founded as Alisarda in 1963 by the Aga Khan as an air-taxi and charter operator to promote tourism to Sardinia. Scheduled services began in 1964 from Olbia. The name Meridiana was adopted in May 1991. The first international services were operated later in 1991 to Barcelona, Paris, London and Frankfurt.
At present Meridiana has grown and expanded to support airlines in Europe , West Africa and East Africa. The group airlines in Europe are Meridiana and EuroFly while our West African airlines are Air Burkina and Air Mali. The Meridiana group has a combined fleet size of 38 aircraft (Source: Air Uganda Online)
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Diamond Trust Bank
With over 60 years of East African banking experience, clients can expect both dedicated professionalism and friendly service from DTB staff. As one of Uganda's leading financial institutions, Diamond Trust Bank is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), the economic development arm of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Amongst the Bank's key shareholders are Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited and Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
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Housing Finance Bank
Housing Finance Bank Ltd was incorporated as a private company under the Companies Act on 7 December 1967. The corporate objectives of Housing Finance Bank are:
- To advance money to any person upon provision of security by way of mortgage of land including any building erected or constructed thereon in any gazetted town in Uganda upon such terms and conditions as the company may think fit.
- To receive money on deposit or loan and borrow and raise money in such a manner as the company may think fit.
- To manage land, buildings, and other property situated in Uganda, whether belonging to the company or not and collect rent or income therefrom.
Kampala Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton Kampala is a welcoming hotel located in the heart of Kampala. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this upscale property nestles along Terman Avenue in the hub of the central business district.40 km from Entebbe International Airport, this newly renovated hotel offers splendid accommodation and enjoys magnificent views of the city and the well-known Kololo and Nakasero hills.
The Kampala Sheraton is within walking distance of many main attractions including the National Theatre craft market, Uganda Golf Course, Nakasero and St. Balikuddembe market (famously known as Owino market), shopping malls, as well as many dining and entertainment spots.
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The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
The Department of Disability and Elderly within the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development works to empower persons with disability; the elderly and the non-literate with skills and knowledge to enable them participate in the economic growth and development process. The objectives of the Department are: - To create awareness among communities for positive attitude towards persons with disability and the elderly;
- To ensure that initiative, programmes, policies and laws address the concerns of persons with disability and the elderly;
- To empower persons with disability and the elderly to effectively participate in development initiatives;
- To promote functional adult literacy and life-long learning; and
- To formulate and review relevant guidelines, programmes and policies.
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Mukwano
The Mukwano group of industries with its deep-rooted origins had a humble beginning with a single laundry soap production line installed in 1986. Today, close to just two decades later, it is a conglomerate of varied business interests ranging from manufacturing to transport and logistics to property development within Uganda and spanning across the Great Lakes region. Employing in excess of 7,000 individuals who share a common vision, Mukwano is committed to deliver world class products and services at affordable prices to the people of this region and Sub Saharan Africa (Source: Mukwano)****
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Uganda Television and Radio Uganda the current Uganda Broadcasting Corporation was born in 1963 one year after Uganda’s independence. The main aims of the Corporation are to develop the former Radio Uganda and UTV into a public national broadcasting center of excellence, for the purpose of providing electronic media and consultancy services that educate and guide the public. It also aims at achieving and sustaining comprehensive national radio and television coverage.
The following groups and individuals also sponsored the fundraiser:
Fireworks Advertising
Global Trust Bank
LoweScanAd
Nicholas Masaba (Movie Planet)
Parliamentary caucus of MPs for Persons with Disabilities (PDWs)
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