Today, 31st October, the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Foundation (AMDEF) fundraising activity is taking place at Nyamitanga Cathedral grounds. The programme begins with Holy Mass, followed by fundraising activities.All parishes within Mbarara City converged at Nyamitanga Cathedral to present their fundraising reports to His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, Archbishop of Mbarara, and officially hand over the funds collected in support of the Archdiocese’s development initiatives.

The fundraising exercise raised UGX 447 million in cash, with an additional UGX 15 million in pledges, bringing the total contribution to UGX 462 million.

This remarkable contribution reflects the commitment, generosity and collective effort of the faithful in supporting the mission and development of the Archdiocese of Mbarara.

AMDEF is an initiative through which the faithful contribute towards supporting the Archbishop in his ministry and advancing the pastoral mission of the Archdiocese. The foundation seeks to mobilize resources for development projects that will enable the Archdiocese to better support its ministers in evangelization and promote the well-being of the faithful.

The initiative reflects the spirit of unity, shared responsibility, and commitment among the faithful in supporting the Church’s mission. Through AMDEF, the faithful contribute to strengthening evangelization, supporting Church ministers, and promoting the continued development of the Archdiocese of Mbarara.