PARKINSON'S AS WITCHCRAFT? BRING AWARENESS---DISPEL THE MYTHS
AFRICA:
Parkinson's is not a result of witchcraft or curse.
It's not a cause for shame or isolation.
It's a treatable disease.
Help Remove the Myths
Your support and contributions will enable us to begin to properly care for people with Parkinson's in Uganda.
Parkinson's is misunderstood in many areas of Uganda. It is thought to be a curse brought on by WITCHCRAFT. People with PD are considered untouchable and that the disease is contagious. Outcasts in society, no one wants to be around them...and the tell-tale tremors give away the condition.
PARKINSON'S SI BUKO UGANDA & PARKINSON'S SI BUKO USA
work to bring community awareness, doctor training, physical therapy and medicine to change lives in this, one of the world's poorest countries.
we at PSBU & PSBUSA have no paid staff---all donations go directly to Parkinson Disease Awareness and Resources in Uganda
donate at either PSBU (parkinson's Si Buko Uganda~above) or PSBUSA below
for US tax-deductible donations
EIN# 87-3908503
Our History
In Uganda, Parkinson's disease is often misunderstood. Parkinson's Si Buko means Parkinson’s is not witchcraft.
Kabugo Hannington's efforts to spread awareness and dispel myths of Parkinson's as Witchcraft or caused by a curse began in 2017. Sherryl Klingelhofer discovered his cause in 2018 and immediately began helping to fund and promote the campaign. Parkinson's Si Buko Uganda Project received its Certificate of Incorporation in Uganda in May 2019.
Demand for information, treatments, and medical care for people with PD has significantly exceeded expectations. This area is vastly underserved, thus, we feel compelled to meet community needs naturally arising as a result of disseminating awareness.
Now with "sister" non profit organization PSBUSA, we can offer even more to this African community.
Our Mission
Parkinson's Si Buko Uganda exists to remove the stigma of Parkinson's disease, educate on symptoms and proper care, and secure access to resources as needs and opportunities arise.
Gavin Morgan, Texas, USA traveled to Uganda for the first African run to raise Awareness for Parkinson’s by our group, Parkinson’s Si Buko! With Uganda Director Hannington and Mukono Mayor
Photo Gallery HANDOUTS~~~ONE WAY WE EDUCATE
the si buko usa connecion
Si Buko Uganda is incorporated in that nation, and registered as a community based organization in Mukono.
We decided to begin our "sister" site in the United States...where we registered in the state of Oregon as a non profit organization ...then with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization.
what does that mean for you?
Donations are now tax-deductible in the US!
Accomplishments
Parkinson's disease awareness campaigns and dispelling myths through media, community messaging, and taxicab banners
Three awareness funruns for awareness and support, two with Parkinson's Africa as co-sponsor
Health care professional conferences to teach diagnosing PD using Stanford Medical techniques.
Media coverage in Ugandan national newspaper (see accompanying image)
Media coverage (one-hour) on national TV talk show
Secured dedicated hospital space exclusively for Parkinson's disease patient care
Created the Parkinson's Si Buko Community Clinic
Fun Run Kisoro 2020
Last year Si Buko and Parkinson's Africa teamed up for the fun run...donors bought Tshirts with their names printed on them so they could "be there"!
Skirts, pants or shorts...they all go well with the Tshirts!
