RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – RIPA (Rural Initiative for Poverty Alleviation) has donated over four cattle to religious leaders in Rubirizi District, recognizing their dedication to serving the community. The event took place at RIPA’s office in Rubirizi, where the organization emphasized its commitment to working with religious leaders to spread its message of poverty alleviation and empower communities.
Lion Tumusiime Vincent Bamugaya and his wife, Lion Kwesiga Rosebel, founders of RIPA, stated that the donation is a gesture of appreciation for the leaders’ tireless efforts. Sheik Manisuri Suwatu, the head of the Muslim community in Rubirizi, thanked RIPA for the donation, saying it will help him support his family and community.
RIPA’s vision is to achieve sustainable alleviation of poverty in rural communities in Uganda, and its mission is to propel communities out of poverty by empowering them. The organization’s five pillars are: Production, Processing, and Marketing; Strategic Alliances and Collaborative Partnerships; Enterprise Development; Micro Savings, Credit, and Insurance Initiatives; and Research and Development.
The cattle were donated to several religious leaders in Rubirizi District, including the Parish Priest of Rugazi, the Archdeacon of Ndekye, County Sheik Rubirizi, and others. RIPA is a Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in rural communities.
Great thanks to RIPA for tirelessly implementing various interventions in our District Rubirizi, religious leaders provide great service to communities thank you for remembering them.