Thursday, January 2, 2020

2019 Highlights


As we start 2020.  we would like to reflect on just a few of our accomplishments of the past year.  2019 brought many successes for ASA Social Fund for Hidden Peoples:

  • Received a $5,000 grant award from Warren Rotary club for our micro loan project to support women who are survivors of acid attacks. Check out the ASA website for more information about what ASA does to empower the women who have survived acid attacks in Uganda.




  • Through our health and basic needs priority area this year ASA has provided funds for the Iganga Albino population. Their sensitive skin is often damaged and harmed by the sun's intense rays. ASA purchased material for hats to be made to protect their heads and also the purchase of sunglasses so that they can function and move outside in the hot equatorial sun.





  • Provided funding for the construction of a new bridge over the canals in the Katwa slums. In prior years, sadly, due to poorly constructed, makeshift bridges, there were several fatalities each year when children were attempting to cross the trenches in #katwe during heavy rains This year, thanks to the bridge Asa funded, it was reported there were no fatalities this year.

  • Provided funds for the construction of new latrines for our partner Great Kings and Queens Children's center after major flooding destroyed the existing latrines.    

  • Hosted Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, Co-Founder and Director of Bright Kids Uganda, during her visit to Pittsburgh in October. Bright Kids Uganda has been ASA’s partner since 2008.  Victoria spoke at various events including visits to University of Pittsburgh and Carlow University. Victoria will also meet with Heavens Family of Pittsburgh (Bright Kids Uganda supporters) and also with volunteers and interns who are interested in working in Uganda in 2020.

This is a sampling of some of our greatest accomplishments for 2019.    As we start 2020, we look forward to sharing even more successes with you.