This month, we received two new babies: the twin siblings Kato Joseph and Nyangoma Rosemary. At just one month old, they already have an unusual story. Their mother is only 14 years old and has just completed primary school. The father is also a student at a secondary school. Under these circumstances, the grandmothers were unable to care for the babies. Therefore, a ... read more
Abandoned
Three babies find refuge at Toro Babies Home
In January, we welcomed three new babies to Toro Babies Home. Nyangoma Amyrah and Nyakato Shamyrah, twins aged one year, were abandoned by their parents and referred to us by a social services worker from the central division.Alinaitwe Christian, a small infant of only one month, has now also found refuge with us. Attentive neighbors rescued him when his mother, who is mentally ... read more
New Hope: Shelter for Two Vulnerable Babies
This month, we welcomed two children in need of urgent care and protection. Mugisa Posiano, a one-year-old, had been subjected to abuse by his parents, leading to severe malnutrition. He has since been admitted to the nutritional department at Buhinga for necessary treatment. The second child, Atuhaire Miracle, was born prematurely at seven months, losing her 13-year-old ... read more
Newcomers
In August we offered a home to a total of 53 children (24 girls, 29 boys). Two of them are newcomers: Asiimwe Steven and Mable Gift Biira. Asiimwe Steven was left at Fort Portal Regional Hospital by unknown persons. He is in good health. The mother of Mable Gift Biira is in poor mental health and therefore also left her child behind. The baby is doing well according to the ... read more
May Review
As you may already know, our dear Racheal passed away this month. It is with deep sadness that we said goodbye to her and at the same time we are grateful for the time we had with her. We hope she is in a better place now and rests in peace. Despite some challenges in May, the baby home is doing well. Four babies were taken in, one girl and three boys. The parents and ... read more
Heartlessly left the baby
Around 5am yesterday morning, a baby was abandoned by its mother next to a river near a school. On the way to school, some children heard the baby cry and let their mothers know. The little boy was eventually brought to our baby home. We took the one-month-old baby to the hospital for a check-up and fortunately he is in a healthy condition. He was given medication for his dry ... read more