Bingwa Magazine was launched yesterday at a function held at Grand Imperial Hotel which was graced by the Hon. Minister of state for Ethics and Integrity Rev. Fr. Simon Lokodo.
Bingwa magazine, a free children’s publication, is the brainchild of Child Africa aimed at fighting corruption by building integrity in children, which values are believed will be carried on as adults. The magazine will be produced once every year on the Day of the African Child (June 16).
The Hon. Minister while addressing the audience acknowledged the incessant corruption vice in our country and said it can only be fought if the future generation is instilled with proper moral values at a tender age. He further pointed out the significance of bringing up children on the foundation of integrity saying children are leaders of tomorrow and a proper upbringing will compel them to be respectable leaders.
Julie Solberg, Founder and MD, Child Africa who currently is doing charity works in Kabale District also took the opportunity to announce Singer Maurice Hasa as one of their partners who will help reach out to the community through his music.
Maurice Hasa was propelled into the limelight with his “Kaleke Kasome” hit in which he strongly condemned defilement and he has since gone on to do such songs, preaching a message of positive social change; the very reason he was chosen as partner.
About Child Africa:
Child Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged children in Africa enhance their lives through education, has been supporting Bingwa Magazine since it was first published in 2009. With support from sponsor parents, Child Africa facilitates access to education and basic needs for these children. The organization was founded in 1991 by Rino and Julie Solberg from Norway. Today, Child Africa is registered as an NGO in Norway, Uganda and Kenya.
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