Kintu boosts Mubiru Foundation autism children with Easter gifts
Last week, John Kintu, the area LC 1 chairperson, joined the well-wishers by donating an assortment of foodstuffs and household items to ensure the children enjoy Easter without any challenges.
Kintu poses with some of the children at the Mubiru Foundation school at Gayaza-Manyangwa. after he donated items to them. Courtesy photo
When Ugandan US-based powerlifter Roy Mubiru opened a home in 2024 to support children with autism in Kabubbu Zone, in Gayaza-Manyangwa, his vision was to lay a foundation for these children to not only have proper education and care but also to prepare those with potential for games like the Special Olympics.
Although none have come through yet, the school continues to operate and support special needs children under the mantra: ‘Autism is not a disability but a special ability. ' The home/school in Kabubbu Zone is supported by the Mubiru Foundation, with support from well-wishers in conjunction with the Lotus Foundation.
Last week, John Kintu, the area LC 1 chairperson, joined the well-wishers by donating an assortment of foodstuffs and household items to ensure the children enjoy Easter without any challenges.
His act of charity fostered inner conversion and supported those in need during this Lenten period, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that focuses on spiritual renewal and prepares for Easter.
“I welcomed this home as it opened, and it is upon us to ensure we support these children. I call upon all parents with such children not to lock them up but bring them to this home so that they receive proper care,” Kintu said. “When these children come here, they receive special attention that they could have missed when they are left at home.”
The foundation’s project manager and coordinator, Shamim Batte, said the facility was started to help parents who cannot afford to look after their special needs children. “We teach these children several things, including craft work, because we believe they are like us and despite their shortcomings, they can understand things through actions, and they also understand what we say,” Batte said.
“I want to thank all the people that continue to support us especially with foodstuffs, and we call upon all the rest to join in supporting our work. And to the parents with such children to bring them to us because we have the experience to handle them,” Batte stated.