Roke Telkom, a provider of innovative internet service solutions, has offered material and food support to improve the welfare of up to 200 children at Good Samaritan orphanage in Entebbe.
Roke Telkom, which is based in Bugolobi, gave items including; a 5,000 liter water tank, personal effects, scholastic materials, cleaning, and sports equipment to the orphanage. The offer is part of Roke’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative branded Roke Gives Back. It is the third time that the telecommunications firm is supporting the Orphanage with which it has built a good-working relationship.
The orphanage provides care and support to up to 200 children within its community with the aim of upholding the sanctity of human life by meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children, women and men through a
participatory approach with the grass root communities to ensure that they have improved livelihoods.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mr. Amanya Atuhaire, the Credit Control Manager, Roke Telkom appreciated the work of the orphanage in raising and caring for the children. “We are very pleased and inspired by the work you are doing in this community and we commend you for your commitment to better the lives of this children. It is for the same reason that we keep coming back to offer our support to you, through the Roke Gives Back initiative.”
He added that, “It’s our hope that our contribution will compliment your generosity in a making a difference among these children. We remain committed to improving the well-being of people through such programmes and by delivering efficient, fast and reliable internet services to our communities.”
Mr. Collin Bright, the Representative, Good Samaritan Orphanage, commended Roke Telkom for its annual support. “The contribution you have made today, will go a long way in improving the livelihood of our children and their education. We therefore extend our sincere appreciation to the management and staff of Roke Telkom,” he said. “With this kind of support, the welfare and future of these children will always be assured. We thank you for the continued partnership.”