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Hands that give, hearts that serve: the story of the AMDA Caravan

From a courtesy call to Rugazi Parish in 2013 to 12 Caravans, 28 parishes and 47,458 patients served between 2015 and 2025.

A computer laboratory and a renovated dormitory for St. Thomas Secondary School

The school had only two old computers. Now it has a modern computer laboratory and library, and its girls’ dormitory has been renovated.

Three boreholes for Nyabwina: clean water for schools and homes

Suubi Community Projects Uganda drilled boreholes at Kyabuharambo, Ruyonza and Rwentuha primary schools ahead of the Caravan.

Thirty-five couples marry at the AMDA Caravan mass wedding

The first mass wedding on the Caravan menu since 2013 brought 70 people into the full life of the Church.

A smile worth waiting for: free cleft lip and palate surgeries

With Divine Mercy Hospital, AMDA has funded free surgeries for more than 90 children and a few adults.

Restoring sight and hearing, restoring independence

Cataract surgery and a hearing aid changed daily life for people helped through AMDA medical camps and the Caravan programme.

AMDA equips 120 teachers with modern assessment skills

The Education Council ran a one-day retooling workshop at Nyabwina Secondary School on 1 August 2026.

AMDA Women equip 76 women with practical skills

Soap, petroleum jelly, briquettes and baking: a training day at St. Claret Parish on 25 August 2026.

Running for Nyabwina: how the AMDA Run built momentum for Caravan 2026

The second AMDA Charity Run raised funds and awareness, with a mini medical camp and a blood drive.

Nyabwina: from a 1924 outpost to the home of Caravan 2026

The story of St. Claret Parish Nyabwina, the host of the 12th AMDA Caravan.

Mass times and directions

Monthly AMDA Mass

When
The last Sunday of every month, except December
Time
10:00 am
Language
Runyakitara
Where
AMDA House, Rubaga, Kampala
Animated by
A parish, school or council each month

AMDA House

Plus code
8G5X+F5V, Kampala
Phone
+256 772 412 619
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