NANSANA, Uganda – The Ruparelia Foundation has delivered gifts and essential supplies to children at Moksha Preaching and Training Centre in Nansana, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting education. The initiative, led by Jyotsna Ruparelia, wife of businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, provided items aimed at easing daily challenges while fostering learning.
The donation, valued at millions of shillings, included mattresses, bed covers, rice, sugar, salt, and scholastic materials. Each item was carefully selected to improve living conditions and enhance learning opportunities for children who rely on external support.
“These items are meant to support your daily lives and education. Please use them wisely and take good care of them,” Jyotsna Ruparelia told the children, emphasizing discipline, responsibility, and the importance of sustaining the benefits of the gifts beyond the festive season.
The foundation has maintained a sustained partnership with Moksha Preaching and Training Centre, covering school fees for over forty children in addition to providing essential supplies and learning materials. Caretakers described the foundation’s support as transformative, noting that it allows children to focus on education rather than the uncertainties of daily survival.
“The Ruparelia Foundation has not only provided for material needs but also reminded these children that their well-being matters to the wider community,” said one caretaker, highlighting the broader impact of the foundation’s involvement.
Honoring the Legacy of Rajiv Ruparelia
This year’s donation was made in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, whose vision emphasized social responsibility and uplifting vulnerable communities. Jyotsna Ruparelia noted that the activities in Nansana form part of a larger effort to honor his legacy.
“Rajiv believed that uplifting the less privileged is a shared responsibility. We shall continue this work in his memory,” she said, reaffirming the foundation’s commitment to child welfare and education across Uganda.
For the children at Moksha Preaching and Training Centre, the initiative represented a rare occasion of celebration. Beyond the gifts, it provided recognition and attention from individuals actively invested in their growth and wellbeing.
In Nansana and other communities supported by the foundation, the festive season underscored how sustained, targeted interventions can make opportunities tangible even for the most vulnerable children. Through ongoing engagement, the Ruparelia Foundation continues to combine practical support with long-term commitment, ensuring that the impact extends far beyond the holiday season.