The 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation (4040) has received 35 copies of Max’s Money Adventures, a child-friendly financial literacy book written by Monica Kasirye Kavuma and donated by Impala Credit, to support efforts to equip children with essential money management skills from an early age.
The donation was received at the Angaza Resource Centre, where the books will be used to facilitate financial literacy sessions for children who access the Centre. Gloria Mbabazi, the Angaza Resource Centre Lead, noted that the books would provide a valuable resource for introducing children to important financial concepts, including saving and investment, in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
Beyond the book donation, Impala Credit treated the children to an interactive reading session, bringing along the author, Monica Kasirye Kavuma, to read excerpts from the book and engage with the young readers.
Speaking on behalf of Impala Credit, Peter Muzora reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to investing in children as a way of contributing to a better future.
“We are excited to partner with 4040 to donate books worth UGX 1,000,000. This children’s financial literacy book will appeal to the young generation and teach them the importance of saving and investment,” he said.
For Kavuma, the book was born out of inspiration from her own children. Following the publication of an adult book, her children encouraged her to write a storybook specifically for young readers, an idea that eventually inspired Max’s Money Adventures.
She expressed appreciation to Impala Credit for choosing 4040 as a beneficiary of the donation, noting that the Foundation’s commitment to promoting equitable access to learning opportunities closely aligns with her own passion for children’s education.
“You guys do such amazing work. It is an honour for the Resource Centre to have these books,” she said.
In an additional gesture of generosity, Kavuma also donated part of the proceeds from the book sales facilitated through Impala Credit to 4040, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting the learning and development of children.
The Centre also received Tongue Tales, an interactive language game created by Alice Nabumba to encourage children to learn, appreciate and engage with their mother languages and cultures through play.
Nabumba explained that the idea was inspired by her nieces, who struggle to express themselves in their local language. Concerned about the gradual loss of cultural knowledge and the declining use of indigenous languages among children, she developed the game as a fun and interactive way of reconnecting young people with their linguistic and cultural heritage.
“I hope this game will help facilitators here to support children to get in touch with their culture because it is slowly fading,” she noted.
The two donations speak to the importance of making learning accessible, practical and enjoyable for children. While Max’s Money Adventures introduces young readers to financial literacy, Tongue Tales provides an opportunity to strengthen their connection to their languages and cultural identities.
One of 4040’s core areas of work is equipping children and young adults with essential life skills. The Foundation is therefore excited about the addition of these resources, which will strengthen its learning activities at the Angaza Resource Centre and provide facilitators with new and creative ways to engage children.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Impala Credit, Monica Kasirye Kavuma and Alice Nabumba for choosing 4040 and investing in the learning and development of the children we serve.
Thank you for adding more tools, stories and opportunities to our little learners’ world.