The
Peter
and Irene Abe Centre for Excellence
was organized and created largely by the Abe Family. The name
of the Centre is given in honour of our parents who had a
great impact on our lives and the lives of many people in
Uganda.
Peter
Abe and Irene Atokena rewarded us with the life skills which
we hope to pass on to other children. Over the years, the
Abe Family, individually and together, has worked voluntarily
and in different capacities with children and Internally Displaced
People Camps:
Dr.
Eve Abe - As chairperson of the task force to the
Acoli Religious Peace Initiative (ARLPI) Dr. Abe worked with
religious leaders and developed the aide memoire presented
to United Nation Development Programme (UNDP). Eve Abe's recent
New York Times and National Geographic coverage concerning
mutual trauma in elephants and children of Uganda has brought
considerable attention to their plight. Many people having
read the article have offered to give funds and also volunteer
in many different capacities.
Ms.
Judith Abe-Byabusha - Ms. Abe-Byabusha is a trained
nurse and investment banker and works extensively with children
and elderly. She has collected and distributed clothing and
other essentials for the camp children.
Mr.
Frank Okello Abe - Mr. Abe has worked extensively
in charity work. Over the past 8 years, Frank was able to
send more than 400 computers and 40,000 textbooks to assist
schools in war-torn Northern Uganda (article available from
the New Vision Newspaper). Seven Kings High School, Ilford,
Essex donated over 200 computers and 20,000 textbooks between
1997 and 2000. Windsor Boys’ School in Windsor, Berkshire
donated over 200 computers and 20,000 textbooks plus sports
equipment between 2000 and 2006. Frank also volunteer teaches
at schools that have serious staff shortages. He also coaches
Basketball at Windsor Boys’ School and the Murchison
Falls Hawks (in the Ugandan Basketball 1st Division).
Dr.
Ben Omara Abe - Dr. Abe has facilitated and organized
children dental care and brought donated prosthetics for the
injured children at the camps. In association with Seattle
University Rotary Club of District 5030 and ProSports Club
of Bellevue, Washington, he has distributed over six hundred
wheelchairs and tricyles to the physically challenged.
Dr.
Luka Okech Abe - Dr. Abe has assisted Smile Power
Foundation in equipping the government medical centre with
dental chairs, equipments and solar power located near Gulu.
Miss
Ruth Lakereber Abe - Miss Abe has helped in the placement
and care of refugees and orphans.
Ms.
Nile Abe - Ms. Abe has been involved in diverse activities
that include meal planning for groups of children from the
camps and community.
Dr.
Phoebe Arach Abe - Dr. Abe is a medical doctor and
volunteers at the camps to treat children. She also supports
a group of young people through their education and has created
a dance troop that performs traditional dances at locales
including Nairobi and the Uganda National Theatre in Kampala.
All proceeds from a music CD she has produced go the children's
fund (www.purple-lion.co.uk and Dr. Abe can also be seen featured
in: http://myspace.com./docabe.
