Safeguarding Mothers,
Welcoming New Life: Donation of Mama Kits at Sekanyonyi
On
6th September 2025, the Rotary Club of Bwebajja, in partnership with Stanbic
Bank Uganda and fellow Rotary clubs, delivered hope and dignity to expectant
mothers at Sekanyonyi Health Centre IV. Through the donation of 100 mama kits,
the initiative addressed a pressing need in maternal health ensuring safer
deliveries for the hundreds of women who give birth at the centre each month.
For
too many mothers in rural Uganda, childbirth comes with unnecessary risks.
Without access to basic delivery necessities such as gloves, sterile sheets,
cord clamps, and sanitary items, the process becomes not only unsafe but also
undignified. During earlier assessments, Rotarians and health workers at
Sekanyonyi identified that many women arrived unprepared, while the facility
struggled to keep up with demand. This reality heightened the risks of
infections and maternal complications.
The
mama kits bridged this gap. Each one provided mothers with the essential
supplies needed for a safe and clean delivery, while also easing the financial
burden on families who often struggle to afford them. For the midwives and
medical staff, the availability of kits meant they could focus on providing
compassionate care rather than improvising with limited resources.
The
impact extended beyond physical items. By enhancing the dignity of childbirth,
the project gave mothers confidence and reassurance during one of life’s most
vulnerable moments. It also reinforced the role of healthcare workers as
trusted allies, equipped to deliver both safety and empathy. Parents expressed
gratitude that their children could be welcomed into the world under better
conditions, while local leaders hailed the effort as a boost to community
health.
Sustainability
was built into the project’s design. Training for medical staff accompanied the
donation, ensuring that the kits would be used effectively and that mothers
received the best possible support during labor. The initiative also sparked
ongoing discussions about long-term maternal health strategies, including
community awareness campaigns and advocacy for stronger supply chains.
At
Sekanyonyi, each mama kit was more than a bag of supplies it was a promise of
safety, a gesture of care, and a celebration of new life.
