Faras Uganda celebrates Independence Day with heartfelt giving at Sanyu Babies’ Home

To celebrate this Independence Day, on 9^th October 2025, Faras Uganda chose to honor the spirit of freedom by extending a hand of compassion and support to the vulnerable. In a joyful visit to the historic Sanyu Babies’ Home, the company brought not just donations, but also much-needed love, smiles, and renewed hope for a brighter Uganda.

Sanyu Babies’ Home, an orphanage with a rich legacy dating back to 1929, opened its doors to the delegation from Faras Uganda, who arrived eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of the children under its care.

Mudhafar Hamad Kasaija, General Manager of Faras Uganda, highlighted the significance of the visit, stating, “We have decided to come over here at Sanyu Babies Home to recognize the lives that are here. We have our campaign, it is going to run all over this month. We have called it ‘All Lives Matter.’ This is the way of giving. We’re going to be giving back to the community; helping those people in need – either they are associates of our business or not. But as long as they are in need of any help.”

The visit saw Faras Uganda present a generous donation of essential items, including food and medicine, directly addressing some of the critical needs of the orphanage.

Jessica Namilinde, a social worker at Sanyu Babies’ Home, expressed her profound gratitude for the company’s commitment. “We are very happy to see that people at Faras Uganda have decided to come and donate that which they have to our children,” she said. “You have not only stopped at transporting people but also decided to donate to these children. When you give to us, we continue to serve these children better.”

Namilinde further elaborated on the ongoing challenges faced by Sanyu Babies’ Home, particularly regarding medical expenses. “Faras has come to support us through donations including food and medicine. That’s where we have challenges because we buy this medicine at different pharmacies according to the prescription from the doctors. Children are admitted in hospitals. We find the challenge to meet also the medical bills in,” she explained. “The need is much. There is need to pay for electricity bills and other also to pay for other basic needs as to operate their home including food stuffs like fruits especially those that can work for the immune of their children.”

The social worker also acknowledged the dedication of the orphanage’s staff. “We have caretakers who are here working generously to see the children thrive. They work day and night while visiting doctors and also daily nurses who take care of these children. So our most challenge would be or has always been to raise these children in the way they should be raised.”

In a touching appeal, Namilinde extended an invitation for broader support, stating, “So even when you don’t come to Sanyu, you are in the country or outside the country, you can still support Sanyu. When you visit our website, you will find all the procedures.”

Faras Uganda’s initiative serves as a powerful reminder that true freedom is often found in the act of giving and in strengthening the bonds of community. Their Independence Day celebration was a testament to their commitment to building a more caring and supportive Uganda, one thoughtful gesture at a time.