Eden Mission, a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to addressing social and economic challenges through the gospel of Jesus Christ, has disbursed Shs 105.7 million in microfinance support to three savings and credit cooperative groups (SACCOs) in Chahafi Town Council, Kisoro District.
The handover ceremony took place on Thursday at Gakoro Church of Uganda in Buyora Cell, where beneficiary groups, Gisha Cell SACCO, Gatete Cell SACCO, and Buyora Cell SACCO, received their funds.
The groups comprise couples who successfully completed Eden Mission’s one-year free training program focused on spiritual growth, healthy marriages, positive parenting, physical health, and financial management.
Eden Mission Executive Director Kenneth Rwego commended the couples for their dedication and commitment to the training, urging them to build stable families and use the funds to start small, manageable ventures that can grow over time.
“Begin small but with a clear vision. Use these resources wisely in animal rearing, crop production, or small businesses. Avoid habits such as alcoholism that hinder development,” Rwego advised.
He further underscored the importance of financial literacy and teamwork in family development, reiterating Eden Mission’s vision of nurturing “healthy families that glorify God.”
Eden Mission Regional Coordinator Grace Akampurira Mutabazi confirmed that the funds have been directly deposited into the respective SACCO bank accounts as follows:
Gisha Cell SACCO: Shs 37,100,000
Gatete Cell SACCO: Shs 37,100,000
Buyora Cell SACCO: Shs 31,500,000
Chahafi Town Council Mayor Nkunzimana Hadard lauded Eden Mission for its transformative work in the community, noting a marked reduction in domestic violence and improved cooperation among families since the program’s inception.
“We have seen couples grow closer, resolve conflicts peacefully, and work together on shared goals,” he remarked.
Gisha Cell SACCO Chairperson Mugisha Gideon expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries, saying the support will strengthen household incomes and community resilience.
Similarly, Miriam Musabyi from Nyarutovu Cell praised Eden Mission’s focus on financial literacy and parenting skills, which she said have helped families raise responsible and disciplined children.
Beneficiaries Lydia Ngirumpatse and Njerica Karasanyi from Chahafi Town Council also thanked Eden Mission for empowering them to start income-generating projects, enabling them to pay school fees and improve family nutrition.
