Kingz – a gaggle of younger adults primarily based in central Uganda has taken to social media platforms, primarily TikTok, to unfold consciousness of very significant causes.
“Kingz” (@kingz1281 on Tiktok), is made up of 18 members, women and men, who make the most of their skills of dancing and entertaining, not for his or her profit, however to deliver consideration to the continued points of their native communities reminiscent of poverty amongst others.
In line with statistics, round 41.3% of Ugandans live in poverty as of 2024. This charge has elevated by greater than 10% since 2021. For the reason that starting, Kingz has set their aim of giving again to their communities as a approach to assist the lives of these in want.
Whether or not that’s financially; donating important objects; educating dance; or most expensive to them, spreading psychological well being consciousness.
In line with one member, plans for the Kingz embrace: constructing six water wells, a psychological well being heart for all ages, and a neighborhood dance workshop. Nonetheless, it takes a village to make such concepts come to life.
With the platform Tiktok has offered, worldwide outreach has been made very doable. Kingz has at the moment reached 279.3k followers. This represents an viewers from international locations in different components of the world together with North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.
TikTok’s dwell stream function has given a protected house for Kingz to attach with this viewers, whereas concurrently elevating funds by way of digital presents. Whereas these presents maintain financial worth, Kingz makes use of GoFundMe as a substitute for his or her fundraising.
The group has raised £501 in direction of their aim of £5,000. The Kingz have a number of different accomplishments in addition to a certification beneath their belt.
The group has paid the schooling of over 5 college students in nursery, major, and secondary ranges of training. Over 100 households have acquired donations of primary home goods.
Notably, the Ugandan authorities has licensed the group beneath the title “CBU Leisure.” This grants the group authorized authorization to obtain donations and TikTok presents
