AICM in Kabale Prepares to Celebrate 40 Years of Community Empowerment

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• AICM, a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization, was founded in 1983. It is driven by the Christian belief that people of all races, beliefs, and backgrounds can work together to create a better future.

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KABALE: Preparations at African International Christian Ministries (AICM) in Kirigime ward, Kabale Municipality, are in high gear ahead of the celebration of their 40th anniversary, scheduled for August 9, 2024.

AICM, a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization, was founded in 1983. It is driven by the Christian belief that people of all races, beliefs, and backgrounds can work together to create a better future. AICM’s projects are concentrated in southwest Uganda, particularly around Kabale.

Speaking at the offices in Rushambya shortly after a charity walk in Kabale town, the founder of AICM and Emeritus Bishop of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Enock Kayeeye, stated that celebrating 40 years of the organization’s existence is a significant achievement.

He shared that AICM began as a dream in 1958 and materialized in 1983, with a mission to reach, mobilize, and empower rural communities and marginalized groups in Africa through capacity building and advocacy for sustainable development.

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AICM Executive Director Denis Mucunguzi said that as part of the 40-year celebration, they plan to hold the 9th graduation ceremony of AICM College of Science and Technology to showcase the organization’s achievements.

He added that the day would be used to fundraise for the completion of a five-storey building, the ground floor of which is nearing completion. Mucunguzi noted that AICM has directly supported over 300,000 people and indirectly benefited over 15 million people.

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The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma, who served as the Chief Walker during the charity walk, commended Bishop Kayeeye for his vision and contributions to socio-economic development.

Nyakahuma criticized colonial education for enslaving African countries by introducing courses that lacked value, leaving many Ugandans as job seekers.

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