“Every single human being has the right to reach their full potential. Each is entitled to food,water, medicine and education.” – Irene Gleeson, Founder, Irene Gleeson Foundation (IGF).
With this in mind, Movit Products limited one of the Leading Cosmetics Manufacturers in Uganda will join over 15,000 people from all over Uganda in a charity walk to honor Irene Gleeson at Bomah Grounds in Kitgum District on 16th July, 2016.
“At Movit, we believe in improving the quality of life of vulnerable children, and we are therefore committed to supporting the work of a woman whose dream we believe in.” Stated, Emmy Musasirane, Director Operations and Administration, Movit Products Limited.
In 1992, Irene Gleeson (RIP) an Austrian Grandmother, sold her home and came to Uganda to help care for children in need. With the proceeds from the sale of her house, Irene built primary, technical, business schools and community projects to rescue, feed, medicate and educate thousands of children affected by the LRA war in northern Uganda.
Speaking at a press conference, at the Movit Products Limited Headquarters in Bunamwaya, Hon. Beatrice Anywar, the Member of Parliament, Kitgum District commended Movit for their efforts towards supporting Irene Gleeson’s work and dreams.
To keep Mama Irene’s dream alive, Movit Product Limited is contributing a total of 32, 770,000/= (thirty two million seven hundred seventy thousand shillings) to this noble cause.
Her dreams live on through the Irene Gleeson Foundation and have changed the lives of thousands of children in Uganda, and specifically Northern Uganda.
Movit Products Limited Uganda (MPL) takes an initiative to contribute to harmonious and sustainable development of society through all the business activities carried out by the company.
“We actively promote and engage with partners in social contribution activities and this Charity Walk provides an opportunity to build and support the less privileged children in Northern Uganda.” Concluded Musasirane.