African Drumming at St Mary's Family Service

Pastor Gideon MubiruOn 16th October at the 10:30am Family Service we were delighted to welcome Gideon Mubiru from the Gideon Anti-Aids Foundation in Uganda who spoke briefly about the work of GAAF and led the congregation in a participative demonstration of African drumming

The Gideon Anti-Aids Foundation was founded by Pastor Gideon Mubiru with Harry Eccles in response to the plight of the people around him suffering from HIV/AIDS. It was registered as a charity in 2009.

Since then the Foundation has been recognised by the President of Uganda for its work to combat the spread of AIDS.  The GAAF vision is:

To promote human values through advocacy and community outreach programs.

To support the orphaned child by giving them an opportunity to realise their full potential and capabilities.

GAAF Aims:

  • to sensitize people in Uganda about HIV/AIDS.
  • to promote community development
  • to provide HIV/AIDS counselling
  • to sensitize communities to the plight of vulnerable children and youth
  • to provide foster care and life skills for vulnerable children and youth
  • to provide child sponsorship for orphans and vulnerable children.