During a breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ugandan High Commissioner in South Africa, Ambassador Paul Amoru, together with the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs and Head of the State House Diaspora Unit, Mohammed Bagonza, inspected the first consignment of eco-friendly reusable nappies and biodegradable sanitary pads donated by VEB Eco-Craft, a South African multi-sectoral development enterprise.
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Uganda receives donation of eco-friendly sanitary pads and reusable nappies from South African firm
The consignment forms part of a larger donation of two million pieces of reusable nappies and sanitary pads valued at Uganda shillings 27.3 billion, intended to support vulnerable women and girls in Uganda, in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady.
VEB Eco-Craft has also expressed its commitment to establish manufacturing centres for these products in Uganda, an initiative expected to create employment opportunities and provide hands-on skills training for young people.
Bagonza appreciated the High Commissioner for "Kusaka" (attracting value for the country) as always advised by H. E the President.
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