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
Abandoned
New Admissions June
In June two children were admitted to Toro Babies Home. One of them is a girl named Joy who lost her mother when she was just one week old. Her relatives are unable to take care of her, which is why she was referred to Toro Babies Home by the probation officer for care and protection. She was first admitted at Maranatha and later referred to Buhinga Hospital due to difficulties ... read more
Kato Joseph and Nyangoma Rosemary
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
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