The team at MAF in Uganda warmly welcomed families to Kajjansi Airfield for a special event that strengthened local links.
Mission Aviation Fellowship opened up its home in Uganda’s capital Kampala to people from nearby suburbs for an event dubbed MAF in the Community.
The day was marked by a series of educational and fun activities, with a focus on improving the environment around Kajjansi.
In her opening remarks, Country Director Ruth Jack expressed the organisation’s commitment to transparency and collaboration.
She said, “Today we open our gates to our neighbours. We want them to see and know what we do.”
A key feature of the event was a presentation by Kayemba Daniel of Waste Plus, a local recycling company. He addressed the dangers of improper garbage disposal, particularly highlighting the fatal consequences of plastic waste.
Garbage can be recycled and made into something useful.
Speaking about a tragic incident in Kiteezi, north of the capital, he remarked, “A garbage pile killed so many people, yet people had never thought that garbage would one day kill such a great number of people.
“Garbage can be recycled and made into something useful. We’re trying to see that we reduce on the plastics that end up being dumped in water bodies.”
This initiative further complements MAF's environmental initiatives. MAF took proactive steps by donating six dustbins to the community and further strengthened its relationship with a gift of 100 chairs for communal use.
Discarded waste is harmful in the suburb and often ends up at Kajjansi Airfield due to rain.
In addition to the environmental discussions, the event was filled with fun activities for all ages. Children delighted in a bouncing castle and other games, while adults enjoyed aircraft viewings, taking photos and learning more about MAF’s operations. MAF also fed the community with a barbecue, and the day concluded with a sports gala.
Hajji Kayondo Ndawula Albashir, the Mayor of Kajjansi Town Council, said, “Engaging the community is the best solution. It’s good for any organisation to have a good relationship with the community.”
The event drew participation from various organisations, including eMi, Flight Training Centre, Africa Bible University, and the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service.
One community member, Prossy Nalule, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, saying, “It’s been a day packed with fun and educative sessions. I have enjoyed seeing the aircraft physically. Such moments are priceless!”
