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[Jackie]

Thanks for RBP’s funding of hospital
http://www.newslette...pital_1_2799238
Published on Thursday 23 June 2011 08:50

Kiwoko Christian Hospital Uganda
KIWOKO hospital is a Christian mission hospital in central Uganda serving a population of approximately 500,000 people, the majority of whom live in abject poverty working as subsistence farmers.

The hospital has strong links with Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1991 through the work of Dr Ian Clarke, formerly a GP in Bangor, Co Down. Over the years these links have been strengthened with churches and other organisations coming on board to support the work of Kiwoko Hospital.

Today, we have a number of staff from Northern Ireland including the medical director Dr Rory Wilson and, indeed, myself.

Recently, the Royal Black Institution made a donation of £90,000 to the hospital. This is a huge donation and one which will allow us to further develop our infrastructure as well as supporting the treatment of patients.

At a time when so many people are facing financial difficulties it is wonderful to continue to witness such generosity.

There is no doubt that their commitment to fundraising has indeed been overwhelming. Thousands of people in Uganda will benefit from this donation and for many it will be the difference between life and death.

On behalf of Kiwoko hospital I would like therefore to thank the Royal Black Institution and their members for their thoughtfulness in raising such a significant sum of money towards the ongoing work of Kiwoko hospital.

Kenneth Finch,

finance and administration director,

Kiwoko hospital,

Uganda

[Kilsally]

From Scarva prograame 2011

2010 /11 DESIGNATED CHARITY

ROYAL BLACK RAISE £90,000 FOR AFRICAN HOSPITAL

The Royal Black Institution has donated £90,000 to community-based hospital in Africa.

Kiwoko Hospital is a community based facility of 245 beds in the Luero area of Uganda and was chosen by the Institution to benefit from fund-raising over the past year. It was opened in 1988 by Dr Ian Clarke, formerly from Bangor in Co. Down, He became the only doctorto tens of thousands of people in an area, half the size of Northern Ireland.

Dr. Clarke, his family and other people from Northern Ireland helped to build up the hospital over many years to help the local population Last year, 1500 HIV cases were treated at the hospital. Uganda has 2000 doctors to serve a population of 30 million, one third of whom regularly go without food. The average income per head of population is 360 dollars per year.

The Kiwoko Hospital is a Christian-based centre, which also has a special dedicated mission, helping to spread the Christian message in the area. The motto of the hospital is 'We treat ,  Jesus saves.'

The Sovereign Grand Master, Millar Farr, said:
"The Kiwoko Hospital is a wonderful example of how Christian people can help the health of a nation. The work being done there is literally life-saving. There are very obvious links with Northern Ireland and I am delighted that it was chosen as our charity for the past year.

"We were thrilled with the response to our charity appeal and we are sure that the donation will greatly enhance the life of people using the hospital."

As part of the Institution's ongoing commitment to Christian and charitable outreach, a party of 17 volunteers will go to Kiwoko in Augusl to provide practical as well as financial support for the hospital's work. Since 2002, the Royal Black Institution has contributed almost £410,000.00 to a series of designated Charities.

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Present at the cheque presentation were the Sovergion Grand Master, Most Wor. Sir Knight W. Millar Fan, Q.P.M., Dr. Alison Reid, Mrs Alison Ditfin, Dr Jim Hansen, Mrs Suzanne Hansen, Mrs Judith Finch and Mr Kenneth Finch Administrators Kiwoko Hospital Uganda.
With recent photographs of the work at Kiwoko Hospital are Mr Kenneth Finch, Sir Knight W.G.C. Abernethy, Sir Knight W.H. Scott and the Sovereign Grand Master.

The Trustees of the Institution, The Sovereign Grand Master Most Wor. Sir Knight W. Millar Farr,, Q.P.M., The Imperial Grand Registrar, Rt. Wor. Sir Knight William H. Scott and the Imperial Grand Treasurer, Rt Wor. Sir Knight William Abernethy with Mr Kenneth Finch and Mrs Judith Finch Administrators of KiwoKo Hospital Uganda.

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Canadian Junior Orange Lodge on the move

In 2011 we are pleased to have in Scarva some very special visitors from Canada ~ Members and Friends of Brooks Memorial Junior Orange Lodge Mo'525, Kendal, Ontario. The lodge is 30 Years old this year and we are delighted to give them a real Ulster Welcome.

The Grand Lodge of Canada and Orange Insurance gave a combined donation to help the junior Lodge with their upcoming trip to Ireland.

Pictured with the lodge members are, Diane Polley Lodge Guardian, Front Left, J. Chalmers Grand Secretary Canada, Front Right, J Bell CEO Orange Insurance. The juniors enjoyed Pizza and refreshments at Orange headquarters, which was followed by a meeting of their lodge.