By Mulengera Reporter
Telecom giant MTN has added a new intervention on its list of measures to support Ugandans and government in preventing the further spread of the deadly Covid19 disease.
On Tuesday, the company launched MoMoPay Merchant Code 191919 to help clients make cash contributions to support relief efforts for “those most affected by the economic and social devastation brought on by coronavirus.”
To donate, MTN customers can dial *165*3# then enter the code 191919, and then amount they wish to give.
“Proceeds from this intervention are meant to help fund efforts of the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) as it works to help combat further spread of the virus and support those who are finding it hard to fend for themselves,” said MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte during a news conference hosted on the company Facebook page.
“MTN Uganda will continue to look at ways of supporting our communities and government, to ensure that together, we do everything feasible to get through this difficult time.”
URCS Secretary General Robert Kwesiga said he was gladdened by MTN’s gesture, further restating the organization’s commitment “to alleviate the human suffering that is increasingly being experienced by communities especially the most vulnerable people in society.”
Other MTN Covid19 interventions in recent weeks include: the ‘work from home’ data bundle accessed through Mobile Money by dialing *165*19# or via MyMTN app; a Shs500m donation to URCS – with Shs297m already disbursed to the relief agency; and awareness creation through radio, SMS, social media and the call centre.
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