A CHARITY book has been launched to help raise money for youngsters in Uganda. It is called ‘Christmas in Uganda’, and all profits will be donated to Helping Uganda Schools (HUGS). HUGS was founded in Marple Bridge in 1995 when a visiting priest, Father John Kyazze, told Peter Mount about the difficulties of funding education.
Peter subsequently set up the charity fund, which a few people gave money to on a monthly basis, until they had enough to build a school in Uganda, called St Zoe’s.
HUGS registered as an official charity in 2003, and has been working to build schools ever since – including The Good Shepherd School, the first in western Uganda for children with special needs.
Christmas in Uganda tells the story of a monkey called Asabora, translated as ‘everything is possible’ as he discovers the meaning of Christmas. It was written by 20-year-old hospital receptionist Alex Tracey, who is also the niece of Denise Ead from Marple Bridge, one of the founding members of HUGS. The illustrations were done by Stockport College student Dominique Byron (right), who is on the Arts Creative Design and Media course.
Denise said: “The profit from one book will buy a mosquito net or pay for a child to have two weeks’ education.
“The college and Dominique have been extremely professional and it is a credit to all concerned that the idea of the book has become a reality. I’m delighted it’s come to fruition.”
This charity is overhead free and all money raised goes to build schools in Uganda. HUGS started 16 years ago in Marple Bridge, Stockport, England and is currently providing excellent education for many children. This Christmas we are raising funds to give each child an insecticide Mosquito Net. Each book sold will provide protection from Malaria for a child.
The book is available on Kindle by following this link to Amazon and is priced at just £1.93.
If you would like a printed copy of the book please contact the charity direct through the HUGS website.