New Holland is proud to highlight the extraordinary impact that the donation of a TT
model tractor has generated within the community of Bugiri, Uganda, through the work
of God in Action Uganda (GiAU), an orphanage and community relief organization.
Delivered in April 2025, this tractor’s impact has gone far beyond being a piece of
agricultural equipment, it has become a catalyst for social, economic, and
community transformation.
The TT tractor is used on the organization’s farm to accelerate its mission of creating a
fully self-sustaining agricultural system that provides long-term support for both children
and elders in need.
The farm represents a crucial pillar of GiAU’s vision: to cultivate the resources needed
to feed the community of Bugiri, generate income, and ultimately build a dedicated
dormitory that will offer a safe and permanent home for the orphans under their care.
By strengthening their ability to produce and sell crops, the organization aims to secure
a future marked by dignity, independence, and opportunity.
“When you donated the tractor, you did far more than provide a piece of machinery,”
said GiAU’s founder, Mandela Salim Buluma “You gave dignity. You gave possibility.
You gave the children and the wider community a sustainable way to feed themselves
with their own hands. The tractor’s impact was immediate and profound. Fields that
were once worked slowly by hand can now be cultivated efficiently. More land has been
planted, more crops harvested, and this has directly translated into fuller plates, smiling
faces, and renewed hope for the 109 children in Mandela’s care.”
The benefits extend beyond the orphanage. Farmers from the surrounding community
have also been able to access the tractor’s capabilities, strengthening the resilience of
the entire village. What began as a single act of generosity has grown into a shared
resource, empowering local agricultural development and community cooperation.
“Our donation has inspired a truly transformative impact, and God in Action Uganda is
now an Ambassador for the New Holland brand within the Bugiri region,” said
Özkan Eren, Business Director Middle East & Africa. “The tractor has become a symbol
of partnership and kindness, proof that people who may never meet in person can still
profoundly impact each other’s lives.”
To express their gratitude, Mr. Mandela recorded and shared a heartfelt video message, now circulating throughout the local community.
This project forms part of CNH’s Sustainable Development Initiatives and
represents the New Holland brand’s support of fair, inclusive, and sustainable agriculture
worldwide.
Through projects such as this, New Holland continues to promote farming practices that
enhance livelihoods, strengthen communities, and create meaningful, lasting change.
