Equity Bank Uganda Limited has given in full support towards the Watoto Golf Tournament that starts on Saturday 10th August 2024 at the Uganda Golf Club.
The games are organized by Watoto Church Uganda which is part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations and seek to raise more resources to upskill learners and equip Hope Vocational and Technical Institute, and proceeds will go towards equipping the different departments with the necessary vocational training tools and resources needed to facilitate learning of up to 1,400 students.
Equity Bank Managing Director Anthony Kituuka highlighted Equity Bank’s partnership and sponsorship, as this demonstrates the bank’s purpose of transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation, as the vision of the organization is to be the champion of the social and economic prosperity of the people of Africa.
According to Pastor Edward Mwesigye, the Pastoral Team Leader at Watoto, remarked that this tournament is aimed at raising UGX300 million to equip Hope Vocational and Technical Institute, an institute formed by Watoto Church to produce quality, skilled, and productive young citizens of Uganda.
This year’s Watoto Golf Tournament will focus on young adults, and the subsequent editions will focus on young children or women that the organisation takes care of.
The government of Uganda recognises Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as an essential contributor to the prosperity of individuals and sustained economic growth and development of the country.
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