Fundraising for Ugandan orphans

A fundraising "Akabaga" or party will be held for the Integrated Community Development Foundation at the Woy Woy Sporties club on Friday, February 15, starting at 6.30pm.

"The fundraiser is for Ugandan orphans," Foundation publicity officer Ms Sue McCarthy said.

Ms McCarthy said the evening would "begin with a bang".

The Foundation's executive director Mr Sam Bukenya will sing a typical Ugandan welcome song, accompanied by Drumbala, as people come into the function room.

"We will have Jan Couchman playing her harp, and Robbie D is a comedian and a magician.

"We will have soloists from Bouddi Voice choir and we have a wonderful rock and roll band, newly re-named as the Akabaga Boys.

Mr Bukenya said: "We are desperate to raise enough money to purchase a diesel generator, because at the moment, the lack of power means that the Internet Cafe can only be operating on three or four days a week.

"Once we can open every day, our business will then do well, and it will mean that we can begin to rely on ourselves to fund our work, rather than relying on further handouts."

Mr Bukenya said three Central Coast residents had visited him in Uganda, and there will be an opportunity to speak with them on that night.

"I will return to Uganda at the end of February, and will report through the Central Coast Incodefo Inc committee."

Mr Bukenya may be contacted by email at incodefo@yahoo.com.

Tickets still available for the Akabaga.

For catering purposes, tickets should be ordered before February 13.

For tickets or to find out more about group, telephone Sue on 4344 3044.

Press release, 1 Feb 2008 Sue McCarthy, Incodefo