KISORO, UGANDA – The Bishop of Muhabura Diocese, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Mbitse, has presented a detailed public accountability of the 200 million shillings collected during the highly successful Bishop’s Walk event held on October 12, 2024.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The funds, raised to bolster critical health services at the Potter’s Village Health Facility in Kisoro district and the wider region, are already making a significant impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.
In an exclusive interview with Western Pearl Reports, Bishop Mbitse offered a meticulous and transparent account, shedding light on the precise utilization of the contributions and thereby dispelling any lingering doubts.
He revealed that the money is directly funding specialized care for premature babies and children with disabilities at the facility, a core mission of Potter’s Village.
Bishop Mbitse explicitly credited the overwhelming success of the recent Bishop’s Walk fundraiser for enabling the smooth and uninterrupted operation of essential medical services, including specialized neonatal care and critical therapies.
The Bishop expressed profound gratitude for the powerful collective commitment to local healthcare demonstrated by thousands of Ugandans across the country through their participation and donations.
Bishop Mbitse made a heartfelt appeal for continued public contributions, stressing that despite the event’s success, the ongoing need is critical and the facility still relies heavily on donations from well-wishers.
“When you see a premature baby who now has a chance at life because of the new incubator we were able to service, or a child with disabilities receiving therapy, you understand why this walk was so important. This money is saving and changing lives every single day,” Bishop Mbitse stated.
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He further contextualized the critical necessity of the Bishop’s Walk, explaining that the event was organized specifically to address a severe and unsustainable financial shortfall that had begun to threaten the facility’s core mission.
The facility had historically depended on aid from international partners in Western nations, but a recent decrease in this external funding left Potter’s Village struggling to maintain its vital services.
The Bishop stressed that in this new reality, continued and robust community support is not just appreciated but is essential for survival.
He called for a renewed sense of local ownership to ensure the health facility can continue to provide adequate and compassionate medical care to all who need it.
“The gap left when support from the Western nations decreased was immense. We cannot let our children suffer because of that. This is our home; these are our people. It is our responsibility to step up and support our own. Every shilling counts and every person can make a difference,” Bishop Mbitse emphasized.
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The transparent accounting of the funds has been widely praised by community leaders and supporters, who see it as a testament to the diocese’s commitment to integrity and its mission to serve the health needs of the people in Kisoro and beyond.
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