Uganda Christian University (UCU), in partnership with Generosity Path, hosted a training on generosity, themed “The Transformative Power of Generous Giving & Living.” The session, held in Nkoyoyo Hall, aimed to inspire a culture of selfless giving toward those in need.
Speaking to the audience, session facilitator, Juliet Kasiita, emphasized that generosity is supposed to be and can become a way of life, not just an act. “Giving is living sacrificially; it should be a lifestyle. It is important to give to the world so that it can be healed,” she said.
Kasiita challenged participants to embrace generosity in their daily lives, supporting authentic charitable causes even if it means sacrificing some of their money or material.
“Some of you have multiple hens, but it feels like treason to even give away one.”
Kasiita further explained that true giving is an act of trust in God rather than reliance on personal judgment. She addressed those who withhold generosity from individuals they deem unworthy, such as drunkards or prostitutes, urging them to consider that their kindness could be a catalyst for transformation in those lives.
Dorothy Tushemereirwe, the UCU fundraising consultant and the event’s convener, shared how her humble background and the helping hand from ‘givers’ shaped her passion for giving. “I do what I do because, at one point, someone touched my heart, and that has been my driving force,” she said. Dorothy has since 2020 run several fundraisers just at UCU to create awareness and raise financial support for students in need of tuition support: the most prominent was the “Just 10k” campaign, which raised over 200 million.
“By God’s grace, we have raised funds that have enabled over 100 students to complete their studies at UCU,” Dorothy says.
Nathan Simbliyabo, a Mass Communication student, described the session as an eye-opener. “I used to think that generosity was only for those who have excess, but now I see that even with the little I have, I can make a difference in someone’s life.”
For Nuwaha Joshua, another Mass Communication student, the session was a call to action. “I was particularly moved by the testimony from Dorothy Tushemereirwe. It made me reflect on how small acts of generosity can have long-term effects. I feel inspired to be more intentional about helping others.”
Speaking to the audience, UCU Chaplain, the Rev. Canon. Paul Wasswa Ssembiro, reminded attendees that God continually blesses them with gifts, yet they often fail to reflect his generosity. He urged them to recognize and embrace the blessings they have received by extending generosity to others.
The training on generosity at UCU served as a powerful reminder that giving is a grace. It is not just an act but a way of life rooted in faith and compassion. Through inspiring testimonies and thought-provoking discussions, participants were challenged to embrace a spirit of generosity that transcends personal judgments and transforms lives. As UCU continues to foster a culture of giving, the impact of such initiatives will ripple through individuals and communities, creating lasting change.
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