Busega Scotland has just started its third women’s group in Mayega village, with thirty members.We feel it is important to support the Mayega community in different ways. The Children’s Centre provides local employment, we have worked with partners in establishing a piped village water supply, and approaching one hundred families, in total, are being supported through the women’s groups.
Our project supervisor, Julieth Godwin, assesses potential members, and in their first formal meeting the group leaders sign a contract with Busega Scotland setting out expectations. The contract has evolved over the years and has become helpful a guidance document. All groups need a constitution, and three office bearers; chairwoman, treasurer and secretary.
Signing the contract is a big moment. The Tumaini group had the Mayega village chairman, Mr Mabirika, in attendance. He is a great supporter of Busega Scotland’s work.
When some doors close then others open, and we are delighted to welcome Asteria Benedicto as our new Head of Care, and Michael Zakayo in the security post. Both appointees have a great deal of experience in their respective roles.
It is interesting to look at the staff gender balance at the Centre. We have 10 workers and eight are women. The senior management team is two women and one man. We have four fluent English speakers – two women and two men.