By Staff Writer
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider has today boosted the 2018 MTN Kampala Marathon with UGX250 million towards maternal health in Uganda. The confirmation and Cheque handover took place at Huawei Uganda Offices at the Cube Building, Kisementi in Kampala.
The 2018 MTN Kampala Marathon is set to take place on Sunday 25th November at the Kololo Independence grounds, with the aim of raising funds towards Maternal Health Care in Uganda to ensure safe childbirth, for expectant mothers regardless of their means or where they come from.
“Huawei considers social good in prioritizing business development by looking at enormous needs in developing countries and considering outreaches that have the greatest impact such as the MTN Marathon. That is why today we are going to handover our contribution of 250 million Uganda shillings to maternal health through the Marathon. We are sure that with this contribution, Uganda can only be a better place,” says Mr. Liujiawei, Managing Director, Huawei Uganda.
MTN Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Olivier Prentout represented the CEO, Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte at the handover; and hailed Huawei for its partnership.
“MTN Uganda acknowledges and commends Huawei for its willingness to respond to the call to ensure that the Marathon continues to be a resounding success year in year out. It has been 14 years of organising the MTN Kampala Marathon and we therefore find it extremely important to collectively mobilise and continue to channel support to communities in need,” he said.
Adding, “Our longstanding work relationship with Huawei has birthed innovative digital solutions which have transformed the digital landscape for Uganda; and has certainly contributed to our vision of delivering a bold new digital world to our customers. With Huawei’s involvement in the MTN Kampala Marathon, we have positively impacted communities from the proceeds raised from the MTN Kampala Marathon. We believe in strength in numbers, and so today it gives us immense pleasure to have Huawei once again join in to ensure that the marathon is a success.”
More than 150 Huawei staff have also confirmed participation in the MTN Kampala Marathon 2018.