7/11 bomb victims get free counselling
Jul 07, 2011
THE Uganda Counselling Association has opened a five-day counselling camp for the victims and families of the July 11, 2010 bombing in Kampala.
By Anne Mugisa and Sophie Nakikata
THE Uganda Counselling Association has opened a five-day counselling camp for the victims and families of the July 11, 2010 bombing in Kampala.
This is one of the activities in memory of those who perished in the twin blasts that ripped Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Ethiopian Village Restaurant in Kabalagala.
The move also aims at helping the victims’ families and those that got injured to come to terms with the tragedy.
The activities are jointly organised by the UCA, Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC).
In a press briefing yesterday, Kyadondo Rugby Club chairman Andrew Owor said the events were intended to keep the terror attacks fresh in people’s minds to highlight their senselessness.
UCA president Henry Nsubuga said the association had committed this year to counsel the victims of the bomb blasts to ensure that they heal.
“Some still find it hard to work and cope,†Nsubuga said.
Over 80 football fans perished in the twin blasts which went off as they watched the 2010 World Cup finals between the Netherlands and Spain.
The first blast went off at the Ethiopian Village Restaurant, followed by a second and third in close succession at Kyadondo Rugby Club. The al-Shabaab militants of Somalia claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The fourth bomb, planted at a bar in Makindye, failed to explode. Security retrieved it after the pub operators called them the following day.
In addition to the free counselling sessions, which started yesterday, Owor said there would be a memorial rugby game, followed by an awards ceremony to the young ruggers by the British High Commission on Saturday and a memorial service on Monday.
The service, which will start at 11:00am and end at 1:00pm, will be conducted by the UJCC.
UJCC’s executive secretary, the Rev. Fr. Sylvester Arinaitwe, said the spiritual aspect is essential in calming people.
“People need to know that they need God in their lives,†he said.
According to Owor, the Police are expected to make a statement on terror attacks and what they are doing to ensure the safety of Ugandans.
THE Uganda Counselling Association has opened a five-day counselling camp for the victims and families of the July 11, 2010 bombing in Kampala.
This is one of the activities in memory of those who perished in the twin blasts that ripped Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Ethiopian Village Restaurant in Kabalagala.
The move also aims at helping the victims’ families and those that got injured to come to terms with the tragedy.
The activities are jointly organised by the UCA, Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC).
In a press briefing yesterday, Kyadondo Rugby Club chairman Andrew Owor said the events were intended to keep the terror attacks fresh in people’s minds to highlight their senselessness.
UCA president Henry Nsubuga said the association had committed this year to counsel the victims of the bomb blasts to ensure that they heal.
“Some still find it hard to work and cope,†Nsubuga said.
Over 80 football fans perished in the twin blasts which went off as they watched the 2010 World Cup finals between the Netherlands and Spain.
The first blast went off at the Ethiopian Village Restaurant, followed by a second and third in close succession at Kyadondo Rugby Club. The al-Shabaab militants of Somalia claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The fourth bomb, planted at a bar in Makindye, failed to explode. Security retrieved it after the pub operators called them the following day.
In addition to the free counselling sessions, which started yesterday, Owor said there would be a memorial rugby game, followed by an awards ceremony to the young ruggers by the British High Commission on Saturday and a memorial service on Monday.
The service, which will start at 11:00am and end at 1:00pm, will be conducted by the UJCC.
UJCC’s executive secretary, the Rev. Fr. Sylvester Arinaitwe, said the spiritual aspect is essential in calming people.
“People need to know that they need God in their lives,†he said.
According to Owor, the Police are expected to make a statement on terror attacks and what they are doing to ensure the safety of Ugandans.