May 31, 2023, Umuhuza Organisation awarded certificates of appreciation to 120 volunteers (60 men and 60 women) from 4 sectors in Kirehe district who facilitated the implementation of the year-long project, Championing Play.
Volunteers trained parents on toy making using locally available materials under 17 parenting sessions and conducted home visits twice a week. The project was implemented in partnership with Save the Children and funded by the LEGO foundation.
Volunteerism is a key pillar and approach to Umuhuza programs to ensure community engagement and the sustainability of our work. Umuhuza launched volunteerism in 2015 in Gicumbi district and so far, 8,473 volunteers have been engaged in our work.
