Exciting news! The construction of our new farmhouse in Kagote, a neighborhood in Fort Portal, has officially begun. Plumber David and Stephen Kamara are overseeing the work, which is being funded by the Partnerschaft Gesunde Welt initiative. We currently operate two farms – one in Kagote/Fort Portal and another in Kasiisi, about 30 minutes away from Fort Portal. We’re ... read more
Renovation Updates: Ensuring a Better Home for Our Children
In July we successfully completed the renovation of our water tank, which had developed cracks that caused water to leak. Thanks to this repair, we now have a reliable water reservoir that ensures a steady supply of water for the home. However, our work is not yet done. There are still several areas that need attention, including the renovation of the shallow well at the ... read more
Farewell Celebrations for Our Amazing Volunteers
Last month, we had the bittersweet honor of bidding farewell to some of our beloved volunteers as they returned to their home countries. A special farewell party was held at Toro Babies Home, filled with joy and heartfelt appreciation as we celebrated their remarkable contributions. This group of volunteers was truly exceptional—dynamic, cooperative, and unwaveringly supportive ... read more
Exciting Updates from the School Program
We currently have 15 children enrolled in school. Of these, 13 are attending Early Bird Nursery School, and two are enrolled at Canon Apollo Primary School. A recent visit to the children in boarding school confirmed that they are all doing well and are in good health. Unfortunately, one of our students, Dorothy, has not yet returned to school due to health issues. She is still ... read more
New Admissions in July
In July, two children were admitted to Toro Babies Home: Alex and Charles. Alex lost his mother during childbirth after an operation at Buhinga Hospital. Charles was abandoned by his mentally ill mother in Fort Portal Town. The children were safely transferred to Toro Babies Home in collaboration with the police and the social worker to secure their lives. Baguma Charles' ... read more
Help Us Complete Our Renovations and Enhance Security at Toro Babies Home
We're making great progress, but there's still work to be done! We need your support to renovate the shallow well, paint walls, repair roofs, restore drawings, and refurbish the summer house where our children play. Additionally, we are raising funds to install more security cameras to ensure the safety of everyone at Toro Babies Home. Thanks to generous donations from ... read more