Appeal makes a difference

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Tags: flood recovery, philanthropy, summer-2011

Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield with Emergency Welfare Fund recipient Ronald Musenze

The lives of UQ students affected by the Queensland floods in January are being rebuilt thanks to the overwhelming generosity of alumni and friends who donated to the Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Student Welfare Fund.

More than 900 donors contributed more than $330,000 to the fund. Their donations have made an extraordinary difference to 400 recipients, including international students like Ronald Musenze from Uganda, whose home was inundated by floodwaters.

“Your support has gone a long way in helping me recover from the devastations of the disaster. I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who made it possible,” Mr Musenze said.

“The UQ community has shown a generous and united spirit that I haven’t experienced anywhere in the world.”

The Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Welfare Fund has been set up permanently to help students affected by future disasters.

By Nhi Pham

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