By Yasiri J. Kasango
In an effort to alleviate the tuition burdens faced by students at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Kampala campus, the institution is organising a Coffee and Paint fundraising event. Scheduled for September 18th and 19th, the event aims to provide financial support to students struggling with tuition fees at both the UCU Kampala campus and the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Dr. Arabat Kasangaki, a lecturer at the School of Dentistry, emphasised the purpose of the event: “Let us paint and we raise a coin to help students with tuition challenges,” he stated. Dr. Kasangiki underscored that painting, much like dentistry, is an art form that requires vision, creativity, and skill. “Art is about envisioning, drawing, and producing. This event is a way to use our time profitably while helping those in need,” he added.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in painting activities, guided by experts, and enjoy a cup of coffee as they create their own masterpieces. The cost to participate is Shs30,000, and attendees will leave with their painted canvas as a keepsake.
The guild president of the Kampala campus, Moses Waiswa, highlighted its significance beyond mere fundraising. “This is a chance to have fun, get creative, and contribute to a worthy cause,” he said. The event will take place at the UCU Kampala campus basketball pitch and aims to attract a diverse crowd, including students from other universities such as Makerere University, Daeje University, Mutesa I Royal University, Kampala International University (KIU), Cavendish University, and Victoria University.
Anitah Nshakira, the Director UCU Kampala Campus says participants are encouraged to come in large numbers, and to bring friends and family to support the cause. “I hope to see as many people as possible on the 18th and 19th of September. This is a chance to make a difference and have a great time doing it,” she said.
Dorothy Tushemereirwe, one of the organisers of the event has highlighted that they have not held any fundraising drive for students at UCU Kampala Campus and School of Medicine and Dentistry and so this will be the first.
