Party in aid of Ugandan orphans

The Integrated Community Development Foundation will host a party fundraiser for Ugandan Orphans in Umina on November 22.

"The line up of entertainers includes Drumbala, Too Late to be Great, Slightly Off and a rock quiz," said publicity officer Ms Sue McCarthy.

"These and other artists are donating their time for this great cause."

The fundraising event will be held at Rainbow Gate at 207 West St, Umina from 5.30pm.

Entry is $20 per adult and $10 children.

Children under 10 years can enter by donation.

Ticket price includes a sausage sizzle, Ugandan food and entertainment.

Soft drink, raffle tickets and Ugandan arts and crafts will be available to buy.

"The Central Coast community is very loved by the children and families who benefit from the funds received," said Mr Sam Bukenya, the foundation's executive director in Uganda.

"It is only with the generous support of a couple of very kind benefactors that two girls are able to come to Australia with me this time.

"Alice and Edith are delighted to be able to meet some of the people who have made such a difference to their lives.

"Besides the fundraisers, other Central Coast people have made generous donations and helped facilitate micro-loans for families who are caring for orphans, to help them to care for our orphans."

Mr Bukenya said the last fundraising event funded a diesel generator for the "Central Coast Internet Cafe".

"The Central Coast Internet Cafe is a project solely funded from Central Coast residents," Mr Bukenya said.

"There is still a need.

"We began with second-hand computers and we need to work towards getting some of the older computers replaced.

"And solar power would be a perfect addition.

"In Uganda, most successful businesses utilise solar as well as diesel generator to supplement the existing power.

"Once this infrastructure is established, the internet cafe can then generate enough income to support itself and also support some of the 460 orphans that the Foundation cares for."

Tickets for the fundraising party can be purchased from Rainbow Gate from November 13 to 20 or by calling 4344 3044 after 6pm.

Press release, 21 Oct 2008 Sue McCarthy, Integrated Community Development Foundation