GASABO - Eco-Bank has donated foodstuff worth Rwf 6 million to orphans for Christmas. According to the bank’s Country Risk Manager, Clement Dodoo, this was part of the bank’s social responsibility.

"We will always do whatever we can to offer more support, as the bank finds its foot in the country,” Dodoo explained.

The donations were made Friday in Kinyinya Community Centre, which harbours 10 vulnerable child-headed families. However, 39 families are the beneficiaries with a total of 195 orphans. Other families that benefited included Niboye with 24 families.

In his remarks, he urged the children to always aim higher and always be God fearing. The bank’s donation that included items such as rice, maize flour, beans, and cooking oil was through Generations Impact (GI), a Non Government Organisation (NGO) that supports orphans and widows through advocacy, counselling and fundraising.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deborah Kagwisagye, the Director of GI, said it was an honour to receive assistance since these homes are faced with many difficulties.

"This assistance is God’s answer to their prayers for their daily bread, which will push them on for a little while,” she explained.  

Senator Aloysie Inyumba, who was the Guest of Honour, commended Eco-Bank social responsibility efforts towards the vulnerable. She urged other corporate companies to do the same.  

"It is everybody’s responsibility to look after the leaders of tomorrow,” Inyumba added.

It is the second time this year Eco-Bank is giving back to the community. In April, the bank visited orphans in Kamabuye Sector, Bugesera District, Eastern Province and donated foodstuffs.

The bank is part of the Eco-Bank group with a network of 25 countries and over 500 branches across Africa.

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