The man behind the hit Netflix film Bank of Dave has earmarked a minibus for children in an impoverished part of Africa.
Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick, who made his fortune through minibus sales, has extended his reach to Uganda and has selected a minibus to send to the country through his community-focused firm, Burnley Savings and Loans.
Act4Africa is a UK-based charity and has recently launched Wheels for Change, which aims to provide safe and reliable transportation for children attending Kathy’s Kindergarten in Uganda’s Mayuge District.
The campaign aims to tackle the physical and social barriers preventing access to education and opportunity in one of the country’s most disadvantaged regions.
At the centre of the effort is Kathy’s Centre, a community hub providing early childhood education, health services and support for women.
Many of the children attending the centre currently face long, unsafe journeys on foot or by motorcycle taxis to reach school, conditions that often result in poor attendance or dropping out altogether.
The current minibus has become increasingly unreliable, leaving mothers and children without access to this vital service and putting financial strain on the centre.
An Act4Africa spokesperson said: “It’s not just a vehicle, it’s a bridge to education, safety, and empowerment.
“This minibus will ensure that children and adolescent girls can access school and life-skills training, no matter where they live.”
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To support the campaign, Dave earmarked a van for the charity and will help deliver it once the charity has raised the necessary funds.
However, the charity says they still need to raise an additional £13,000 to cover the cost of the vehicle and its transportation to Uganda.
A charity spokesperson added: “Any contributions made throughout June will directly fund this essential transportation project.
“Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that resonates across generations.”
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