Carrefour, a brand under Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has officially inaugurated its ongoing ‘Round Up Your Bill’ initiative with an event held at Noah’s Ark Village in Entebbe. The initiative, which allows customers to make donations supporting vulnerable groups in nearby communities, is a significant step in Carrefour’s mission to bring about positive change.
As part of the initiative, customers shopping at any Carrefour store can choose to round up their bill to an amount of their preference at the checkout counter. The additional amount above the transaction total is then donated to one of six partner schools and homes. For instance, if a customer’s bill is UGX 5,300, they have the option to round it up to UGX 6,000, thereby contributing UGX 700.
Christophe Orcet, the Regional Director of East Africa at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from customers over the almost two years since the initiative’s launch. The ‘Round Up Your Bill’ program, initially introduced at Oasis and Metroplex stores in September 2021, has expanded to Carrefour outlets in Victoria, Acacia, Lugogo, and Village Mall. Each store has partnered with a local children’s home or school, including institutions such as Peculiar Child Care Support, Kireka Home for Children, Mulago School for The Deaf, Kiswa Primary School, Ntinda School for the Deaf, and Noah’s Ark Village under Disability Community for Humanity.
Since its inception, the initiative has raised over UGX 285,000,000. These funds will be allocated to various projects, including the renovation of school facilities and the construction of classroom blocks, washrooms, and sickbays. Carrefour colleagues actively participated in fundraising, distribution, and volunteering to ensure each institution receives adequate support.
The ‘Round Up Your Bill’ initiative reflects Carrefour’s enduring commitment to the health and well-being of the Ugandan community. Alongside its charitable initiatives, Carrefour remains dedicated to providing customers with a diverse range of high-quality products at the most affordable prices.
