Access to clean water and proper sanitation is a basic human right. Padre Pio Rural Development Initiative is committed to WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) initiatives, ensuring healthier lives and improved well-being for communities in need. Support our efforts today! 
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In the small town of Butozi, the Padre Pio Hospital stands as a beacon of hope for the community. Serving a population that often struggles to access quality healthcare, this vital medical facility is determined to improve the lives of the people it serves. However, the hospital faces significant challenges in providing the best care possible due to limited resources and outdated equipment. Today, we extend a heartfelt call to all potential donors, philanthropists, and organizations to join hands and contribute to equipping Padre Pio Hospital, Butozi. Together, we can make a profound impact on the health and well-being of countless individuals in need.
As a potential donor, you can make a significant difference in the lives of countless people in the community by supporting the equipping of Padre Pio Hospital. Your donation can help purchase essential medical equipment, including diagnostic machines, surgical tools, and other critical supplies, to ensure the hospital can continue to provide the highest quality of care to its patients.
At Padre Pio Hospital, the staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. However, the lack of essential medical equipment poses significant challenges to the hospital’s ability to provide the best possible care. Without adequate equipment, the hospital is forced to refer patients to other facilities, resulting in significant delays in treatment and higher costs for patients.
With your donation, we can equip Padre Pio Hospital with the necessary equipment to diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions, from minor ailments to life-threatening illnesses. This equipment will include ultrasound machines, X-ray machines, laboratory equipment, and surgical instruments.
Moreover, your donation will enable the hospital to expand its services, including the establishment of a maternal and child health clinic, and providing essential care to pregnant women and children. The establishment of this clinic will contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality rates in the community, improving the overall health outcomes for mothers and children.
Your support will also help the hospital to offer training programs for healthcare professionals, enhancing their skills and expertise, and improving the quality of care they provide to patients. This training will help to strengthen the healthcare system in the community, improving the health outcomes of the population and contributing to the economic growth of the region.
We urge potential donors to support the equipping of Padre Pio Hospital, Butozi by visiting https://www.papirudei.org/campaigns/health-systems-strengthening/ or contacting us directly at info@papirudei.org or sanpadrepioruradevi50@gmail.com. Your donation will have a significant impact on the lives of people in the community, providing them with essential medical care, and improving their overall health outcomes. By supporting the hospital, you will be contributing to the growth and development of the community, making a lasting impact for generations to come.
Ssenoga is a resilient and determined Primary 5 student living in the remote village of Kyotera District, specifically in Kyesiga Sub County. Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierce through the horizon, Ssenoga sets out on a challenging journey that defines his daily routine.
With his worn-out backpack slung over his shoulders, Ssenoga embarks on a trek that spans over 30 kilometres, a path that leads him to a nearby water source. Water is a precious resource in his community, and despite the long and arduous journey, Ssenoga’s responsibilities push him forward.
As Ssenoga walks along the dusty trail, he witnesses the world around him slowly awakening. The songs of birds fill the air, and the gentle rustling of leaves brings a sense of tranquillity. Yet, Ssenoga’s determination remains unyielding, knowing that he has an essential task to accomplish before continuing his educational pursuits.
Upon reaching the water source, Ssenoga joins a long queue of people patiently waiting to fill their containers. The hours trickle by, but Ssenoga remains steadfast, knowing that this water will not only quench his own family’s thirst but also benefit his entire community. He sees familiar faces, exchanging warm smiles and sharing stories of hope and resilience. The sense of unity within this daily ritual gives him strength.
Finally, it is Ssenoga’s turn to fill his container. The cold water rushes into the vessel, a symbol of life and sustenance. With each step he takes on the return journey, Ssenoga carries the weight of the water, both physically and metaphorically. He is aware that this water holds the potential to nourish and transform lives, providing the foundation for health and prosperity.
Arriving back in his village, Ssenoga’s energy is undiminished. He knows he must continue his journey, but now with the weight of the water behind him, he feels a renewed purpose. As he makes his way to school, he envisions a future where his community no longer needs to endure these hardships, where clean water is readily accessible, and children can focus on their education without the burden of long walks.
Ssenoga’s determination and resilience serve as an inspiration to those around him. Through his unwavering commitment, he not only collects water but also collects the hopes and dreams of his community and family. And as he enters his classroom, ready to learn and grow, Ssenoga embodies the strength of a young soul determined to change the narrative, one step at a time.
We can all reach out through our WASH Campaigns to give hope to the THOUSANDS of children like Ssenoga by visiting https://www.papirudei.org/campaigns/water-sanitation-and-hygiene/
Majority of school going girls either end up dropping out of school because of various reasons, which include; early pregnancies, families favoring to educate boys more than girls, stigma during their menstrual days, and many other reasons.
Padre Pio Rural Development Initiative seeks to address gender gaps in digital skills and experiences by supporting the strengthening and expansion of locally-tailored interventions that intentionally reach standards for AGYW within Greater Masaka Region.
This time round, PAPIRUDEI intends to put the focus more on the girlchild (Adolescent Girls and Young Women, 10 to 19 years), with an emphasis of:
Empowering AGYW with basic computer skills.
This is intended to balance the scale or opportunities between the boychild and girlchild on the world market. The project is slated to start on 8th March at Padre Pio Rural Development Initiative, head quarters in Vvuma, Kyotera District.
In Uganda, the health sector is one of the most under-facilitated with an allocation of 8.0% of the national budget, despite its centrality to life and socio-economic development. The proposed budget for the health sector for the financial year is Shs2.2 trillion, which translates into a decrease of Shs1.1 trillion for the financial year 2021/2022.
Whereas there have been some efforts to extend health services to communities through setting up what are known as health centres, many of these remain ill equipped, without qualified and available health workers, and then lacking in medical supplies. As such, many people rely on private health care services.
PAPIRUDEI is embarking on a high-impact project tailored to Padre Pio Hospital, Butozi located in the remote area of Kyotera District (Lusaka Village). Majority of the community members have to walk for more than 45 kms from the nearest health centre to receive medication or else resort to the traditional healers for intervention. This has seen a growing number of pregnant mothers and children die from easily treated diseases. The nearest Hospital is in Kalisizo about 64 kms away and it being a government run hospital, the services provided for are not of standard and the staff are always either absent or redundant due to the poor facilitation. The neighbouring health facilities are also not well equipped to care for the local community.
The community of PAPIRUDEI and Masaka atlarge have lost a senior elder, very loving and caring.Mr. Kazijayo was a self driven elder, very punctual, and attended all PAPIRUDEI programmes. He was always eager to ask to enrich himself with knowledge even at his age.During the 1st vaccination camp, he asked so many questions, and by the time we were done vaccinating, he was so convinced and wanted the 2nd dose as soon as possible.We shall dearly miss you.MYSRIP 🙏https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpLOcxgD17J/?igshid=OWEyOTRmYTI=https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpLOcxgD17J/?igshid=OWEyOTRmYTI=
Children are the future of this world and if not given the proper guidance, there will not be the next generation. The Day of the African Child (DAC) is celebrated every year and it is a time for the world to reflect on the progress made toward children’s rights, as well as the barriers children continue to face in their day-to-day life.
As we celebrate this day in line with this year’s theme on Love your neighbor as much as you Love yourself, it is important to focus on the vital efforts of communities and child rights activists working to advance the rights of girls on the continent.
Child marriage is a global practice and a manifestation of deeply rooted gender inequalities that impact the development, well-being, and life options of girls, their families, and communities at large.
This year’s celebrations were held at Lwaggulwe Parish, Masaka District involving all schools within the Parish. A total number of more than 3500 students participated and the ceremony started with Mass led by the Parish Priest of Lwaggulwe. After which the children received talks from different members of society. The children presented skits and games with different backgrounds against child abuse and the ability of children to know their rights. The event ended with the students socializing with others.
Our main goal is “Making Life Better with Clean Hands” especially now amidst the prevailing the COVID-19 Pandemic for the school going Children in the rural and hard-to-reach areas of the Districts of Kyotera and Masaka in Uganda.
Many School administrations had no capacity to comply with the government set SOPs to fully operationalise their schools after the COVID-19 Lockdown since their closure since they were getting fees from the learners.
PAPIRUDEI partnered with Erzdiözese Freiburg, in order to purchase, distribute and install Hand Washing Equipment and Materials in Schools within Kyotera and Masaka Districts, for the prevention of the spread of the Covid-19 alongside other causes of ill health affecting the pupils in School.
Phase 2 of our Health Camp (Vaccination Drive) commenced in high spirits after last month’s success.
Still our main target is to ensure that all our community members get vaccinated and receive materials like masks and hand washing facilities to help them fight against COVID 19.
All this and more we do in a bid to Strengthen our Health System and have a brighter Health future for our community
For more information reach us on https://www.papirudei.org/campaigns/health-systems-strengthening/
According to the latest WHO report more than 1200 positive cases of Covid 19 were documented by the end of 2021 within Greater Masaka region mainly Rakia, Masaka and Kyotera Districts. As days pass by, the number of new cases keep increasing, with many failing to even get the minimum basic medication required.
When the Government of Uganda made available the vaccines, PAPIRUDEI organized a three-day Health Camp, with a focus on vaccination of Covid 19. During this three-day health camp, PAPIRUDEI worked closely with medical workers from Lwankoni Health Centre IV and Kyotera District Health Officer to vaccinate both 1st dose and 2nd dose recipients. The camp targeted mainly community members within Masaka and Kyotera Districts, ages 12 years and above. The vaccination drive was carried out in three (3) primary and two (2) secondary schools, four (2) trading centers and at Padre Pio Hospital Butozi. A total of 473 people received the dose both 1st and 2nd doses. 152 out of 473 people were vaccinated at Padre Pio Hospital Butozi Site mainly coming from Butozi, Kyesiiga, Kamulegu, Bugere, Vvuma, Lwankoni, Kalisizo Kibbe, Kajjwa and Lusaka villages.
PAPIRUDEI pledges to continue working together with the Government of Uganda and Masaka Catholic Diocese to extend the necessary basic services needed to develop our communities within Greater Masaka Region.
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