In the quiet halls of a home tucked away in Kampala, children battling cancer find shelter, laughter, and love. This sanctuary is Bless a Child Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to caring for children aged 0 to18 who are facing cancer and related infections. Founded in 2008, the foundation fills a critical gap in paediatric cancer care in Uganda and Kenya, providing psychosocial support to children and their families during some of their most difficult moments.
For a group of MCDP2 participants, learning about this incredible organization during a televised feature stirred something profound. Driven by SteadFin’s Concern for Community (C4C) pillar, they chose to direct their efforts toward Bless a Child Foundation. Their goal: to visit, understand the children’s most pressing needs, and contribute in a meaningful way.
The visit itself was deeply moving. The team met with the foundation’s founders, toured the premises, and interacted with both the children and their caregivers. While the food donation offered immediate relief, the emotional impact of the visit was even more lasting. The children and their caregivers were visibly touched, not just by the support, but by the fact that someone cared enough to come.
“I derive my happiness from seeing that members of the public respond to the cause,” said the Lions Club contact person.
“Thank you for taking the effort to visit,” added one of the founders of the foundation. “The patients and their caretakers were really thrilled by your visit.”
For the group, the experience was eye-opening. They were reminded that concern for community is more than a checkbox; it’s a reflection of shared humanity. It reinforced the belief that SteadFin is not just about financial empowerment, but also about creating lasting social impact.
To sustain and amplify the impact of such initiatives, the group recommends that SteadFin organize broader community outreach events that involve all members, creating greater collective impact and increase visibility and publicity for C4C activities to inspire more participation.
This project did more than check off an MCDP requirement – it strengthened SteadFin’s reputation as a SACCO that not only grows wealth but also gives back. It reminded members that concern for community isn’t just about charity; it’s about dignity, partnership, and showing up.
As one participant put it, “This experience helped us realize how far a small act can go in restoring hope. We came to bless the children, but we left feeling blessed ourselves.”
