Pictorial Update: AF & Alton Bring End-Of-Year Joy To Acholi Quarters

On December 19, the Acholi Quarters Playground in Kampala came alive with excitement as the Aliguma Foundation and Alton Basketball Club Outreach teamed up to host a spectacular End-of-Year Xmas Party. This heartwarming event was more than just a celebration—it was a testament to the power of community, sustainability, and shared joy during the festive season. 

A Meal, A Day: CEO Aliguma Foundation Ritah Aliguma (C) and the foundation's Lead Administrator Doreen Namuyiga (R) participate in serving of the luncheon on the Xmas Party Day.

Under the theme “Reduce, Recycle, Reuse,” the day began with a community clean-up exercise led by Alton Basketball Club volunteers, who worked tirelessly alongside the slum area’s natives, youth and children to promote environmental awareness and create a cleaner, healthier neighborhood.

Health check-ups

Free medical check-ups provided much-needed healthcare services to residents, setting a tone of care and support for the day’s activities. 

Children were at the heart of the celebrations, enjoying a variety of games such as sack races, rope pulling (tug of war), bouncing castles, and a mini-sports day.

Life Is Important: The day was complemented by free medical check-ups for the ailing and non-ailing children from Acholi Quarters and its neighbouring areas in Kireka-Banda Zone.

The air was filled with music from talented local DJs as families came together to share meals, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. The event culminated in a gift distribution ceremony, ensuring every child left with a smile, and a traditional cake-cutting that sealed the festive atmosphere. 

Special applause

The Aliguma Foundation extended heartfelt thanks to its partners, including the UEFA Foundation for Children, U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program, U.S. Embassy Kampala, Ola Aina, and others, whose support—financial, logistical, and moral—made the day unforgettable for the Acholi Quarters community. 

See What We Got: Children from Acholi Quarters show off their new Movit products that will go a long way in making their health and living better.

Dive into the highlights and pictorial moments that capture the love, laughter, and lasting impact of this incredible day. Witness how the spirit of Christmas united a community and inspired hope for a brighter future.

A Day Made In Heaven: A combo of selected visuals from the Xmas Party Day that was made even more enthralling by Alton Basketball Outreach at the Acholi Quarters Playground on December 19. (All Photos/AF & Alton Media)