Carrefour Uganda Hands Over a Fully Renovated Facility to “In Need Home, Namugongo” Through Its “Round Up Your Bill” Initiative

By Abraham Lincolns | Kampala

Carrefour Uganda Limited has handed over a fully renovated facility to “In Need Home”, a
community NGO supporting underprivileged children and families in Namuwongo.

Owned by Majid Al Futtaim with exclusive rights to operate in Uganda, the project was made
possible through Carrefour’s customer-driven “Round Up Your Bill” initiative, delivering a
comprehensive upgrade to classrooms, offices and sanitation facilities, alongside critical
structural repairs to roofs, windows, ceilings, doors and water gutters, as well as re-plastering
and repainting.

For the children and staff at “In Need Home”, the transformation marks a meaningful
improvement in safety and comfort, reflecting how everyday customer contributions can drive
real local impact.

Thew Executive Director of In Need Home, Michael Tumwesigye applauded Carrefour Uganda
for supporting the welfare and education of vulnerable children, including orphans from
underprivileged communities, some of whom are living with HIV emphasizing that the
renovations had improved the facility and strengthened its capacity to support more children.

“The development has significantly improved the safety, hygiene and quality of life at In Need
Home where bamboo staircases with terrazzo-finished stairs to upgrading our toilets with
modern flushing facilities, creating a safer and cleaner environment for the children”,
Tumwesigye said.

He added “alongside the renovated classrooms, offices and other essential spaces, these changes
provide a more conducive setting for learning and growth. We currently accommodate 45
children at the home and support a total of 165 children, including those placed in different
schools.”

Driven by the generosity of shoppers, Carrefour’s “Round Up Your Bill” programme allows
customers to voluntarily round up their purchases at checkout, with proceeds directed towards
local community development initiatives across Uganda. To date, the initiative has raised over
UGX 630 million, helping to support six projects across the country.

This project reflects Majid Al Futtaim’s broader sustainability strategy, which focuses on
advancing education, health, community development and economic empowerment in the
markets where it operates.

About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate with
operations across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Inspired by the vision of its late founder, Mr.
Majid Al Futtaim, to create great moments for everyone, everyday; the company has grown into
one of the region’s most respected businesses. The Group employs more than 41,000 people
and serves 600 million customers across its physical and digital ecosystem each year with
owned assets valued at US$20 billion, Majid Al Futtaim has the highest credit rating (BBB)
among privately held companies in the region.

Majid Al Futtaim owns 29 shopping malls including the flagship Mall of the Emirates, Mall of
Egypt, and Mall of Oman as well as the iconic City Centre destinations. Its real estate portfolio
includes seven luxury hotels and five mixed-use developments, and it is the creator of highly
sought after communities including Ghaf Woods and Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai, Al Zahia in Sharjah
and Al Mouj in Muscat.

In 1995, Majid Al Futtaim introduced modern grocery retail to the region. Today, it owns and
operates a portfolio of brands across a network of nearly 500 stores.

Majid Al Futtaim’s assets and interests act as a gateway into the Middle East for global fashion,
home and beauty brands, including lululemon, LEGO, Crate and Barrel, and Shiseido, as well
as regional multi-brand, omnichannel concept store.

It is the proud operator of more than 600 VOX Cinemas screens and owns a network of world-
class leisure and entertainment experiences including the renowned Ski Dubai with its retail and
entertainment experiences linked through SHARE, the UAE’s fastest growing loyalty
programme, which leverages AI and advanced data analytics to bring customers personalised
rewards, unique experiences and great moments, everyday.