Aid v enterprise: Musana founders speak for change on UK tour
Musana founders Haril and Andrea Kazindra have been in the UK this week with a challenging message to the nation’s charity sector. Philanthropists, NGO leaders and those passionate about sustainable development attended the ‘Aid v Enterprise’ reception, held at the…
Investment v handout: why charitable giving is changing
Paul Smith, Musana UK Director Throughout the world, millions of people make the incredible decision to use a portion of their income to give away. I’m forever amazed at the generosity and kindness of those who truly want to make…
Award-winning ‘Finding Musana’ to premiere on TBN this week
The award-winning ‘Finding Musana’ documentary has been making significant waves in the film festival circuit and will premiere on TBN on March 21. ‘Finding Musana’ is more than a documentary – it’s a testament to transformation and lasting change. This powerful…
Can Trump’s aid freeze turn Africa from needy recipient to world leader?
By Haril Kazindra, Jan 27, 2025 The sudden news that Donald Trump will suspend all foreign aid for 90 days has sent shockwaves across the world. As a social entrepreneur from Uganda who recently gained American citizenship, I’m hoping this…
Child Sponsorship: Why we abandoned the fundraising campaign that was raising funds!
The 80 children at the orphanage were starving, sleeping on rocky dirt floors, and living amidst garbage. They lacked basic amenities and desperately needed rescuing. We also discovered that the orphanage leaders and local officials were profiting from foreign donations,…
Why does it take a rock star to get us talking about aid to Africa?
Newspapers have leaped upon the comments by singer Ed Sheeran, who refuses to add his endorsement to the latest Band Aid single “Do They Know it’s Christmas?” Yet Ed is just one of many people who have expressed concerns about the…
Why Buildings Matter: It’s Not Just About Education, It’s About Opportunity
When we talk about education in developing communities, the conversation often focuses on teachers and supplies, overlooking something just as essential: the buildings themselves. In Uganda, I’ve learned that well-constructed schools are as crucial to children’s success as the education…
Brick by Brick: How a School Can Break the Cycle of Poverty
Education is often hailed as the key to a brighter future, but in many parts of the world, access to quality schooling remains out of reach. For communities facing poverty, the barriers to education are particularly steep. At Musana, we…
