Post by Wasp on Jun 24, 2011 22:15:05 GMT
Kiwoko Christian Hospital Uganda
KIWOKO hospital is a Christian mission hospital in central Uganda serving a population of approximately 500,000 people, the majority of whom live in abject poverty working as subsistence farmers.
The hospital has strong links with Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1991 through the work of Dr Ian Clarke, formerly a GP in Bangor, Co Down. Over the years these links have been strengthened with churches and other organisations coming on board to support the work of Kiwoko Hospital.
Today, we have a number of staff from Northern Ireland including the medical director Dr Rory Wilson and, indeed, myself.
Recently, the Royal Black Institution made a donation of £90,000 to the hospital. This is a huge donation and one which will allow us to further develop our infrastructure as well as supporting the treatment of patients.
At a time when so many people are facing financial difficulties it is wonderful to continue to witness such generosity.
There is no doubt that their commitment to fundraising has indeed been overwhelming. Thousands of people in Uganda will benefit from this donation and for many it will be the difference between life and death.
On behalf of Kiwoko hospital I would like therefore to thank the Royal Black Institution and their members for their thoughtfulness in raising such a significant sum of money towards the ongoing work of Kiwoko hospital.
Kenneth Finch,
finance and administration director,
Kiwoko hospital,
Uganda
KIWOKO hospital is a Christian mission hospital in central Uganda serving a population of approximately 500,000 people, the majority of whom live in abject poverty working as subsistence farmers.
The hospital has strong links with Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1991 through the work of Dr Ian Clarke, formerly a GP in Bangor, Co Down. Over the years these links have been strengthened with churches and other organisations coming on board to support the work of Kiwoko Hospital.
Today, we have a number of staff from Northern Ireland including the medical director Dr Rory Wilson and, indeed, myself.
Recently, the Royal Black Institution made a donation of £90,000 to the hospital. This is a huge donation and one which will allow us to further develop our infrastructure as well as supporting the treatment of patients.
At a time when so many people are facing financial difficulties it is wonderful to continue to witness such generosity.
There is no doubt that their commitment to fundraising has indeed been overwhelming. Thousands of people in Uganda will benefit from this donation and for many it will be the difference between life and death.
On behalf of Kiwoko hospital I would like therefore to thank the Royal Black Institution and their members for their thoughtfulness in raising such a significant sum of money towards the ongoing work of Kiwoko hospital.
Kenneth Finch,
finance and administration director,
Kiwoko hospital,
Uganda