Andorra Funds €36K Veterinary Clinic in Uganda for Anti-Hunger Campaign

The Andorran government has allocated €36,181 to build a veterinary clinic in Nyakatonzi, Kasese district, Uganda—near Queen Elizabeth National Park—as part of Mans Unides Andorra's 2026 anti-hunger campaign.

The NGO launched the initiative at a press conference, targeting a total budget of €101,678 under the slogan “Declare war on hunger” or “Feed peace,” in line with the international Mans Unides appeal. This marks a reduced goal from 2025's €125,000 target, which fell short amid economic challenges and demands from other groups. Treasurer Maria Àngels Fernández highlighted steady support from core donors despite the dip.

Veterinarian Jesús Muro, with years of experience in the region, oversees the €46,178 project. It targets livestock vaccination to prevent disease spread where people and animals share water sources, yielding benefits for human health as well. President Jordi Casal described its wider impact: curbing bacteria and virus transmission to foster stronger communities. Fernández linked it to broader work in agriculture, education, and youth programs across Senegal, Congo, Chad, Tanzania, Peru, Benin, Uganda, and Afghanistan.

Key projects include a €9,500 primary school in Tanzania's Robanda village, spearheaded by Naia Aguilar after witnessing unschooled children there; she intends ongoing involvement. Others encompass a €15,000 school in Senegal, €4,500 library in Afghanistan, €9,500 computer classroom at Chad's Balimba orphanage, €3,000 school tech upgrades in Peru (supported by MoraBanc), €4,000 agricultural and ecotourism supplies in Benin, and €10,000 repairs to Congo's maternal school Sant Gabriel.

Casal noted that 98% of funds reach projects directly, thanks to volunteers and reliable partners like Muro, Sister Rosa Maria Leonard in Senegal, and Nadia Ghulam in Afghanistan, with full expense receipts. He praised the Foreign Affairs Ministry's contribution—nearly 30% of the budget—and urged banks to step up.

Four events will raise funds and awareness: a 3 February cineforum at 8pm showing *Muganga, celui qui soigne* (2025, French with English subtitles) at Illa Carlemany cinemas, hosted with the Andorran-French Alliance; Naia Aguilar's 12 February talk at 8:15pm in MoraBanc's auditorium on the Robanda school (some reports reference Totorani); a 22 March scouts gathering at Andorra la Vella's congress hall; and a 25 March solidarity dinner at Encamp's sports and cultural complex, led by the Andorra valleys archpriest and Fr. Pepe Gisbert. All proceeds support the campaigns.