In September, we were delighted to welcome two new volunteers to Toro Babies Home in Fort Portal, Uganda: Helene and Hanna. The two young women will spend a year working at our babies' home as part of the German weltwärts volunteer programme, organised through the Diocese of Osnabrück. During their stay, they will support our caretakers in the daily care of the children. ... read more
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Farewell to Ruth – With Heartfelt Gratitude and Appreciation
It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of Ruth, our Matron and Head of Toro Babies Home, who left her position on 5 September 2026 to take on a new professional challenge with a non-governmental organisation (NGO). During her time with us, Ruth has done an outstanding job. With exceptional dedication, a strong sense of responsibility, compassion and ... read more
Rotary Club of Kabarole looks to reduce TBH’s water bill
Special appreciation to the Rotary Club of Kabarole who have embarked on a water project that will ensure water supply to all of Toro Babies Home's washrooms at no cost. The water will be pumped from underground after a system is installed and connected to a reservoir tank from where water will be supplied directly to all washrooms at the home. This initiative is ... read more
TBH gets 10,000litre water tank from NSSF Fort Portal
We are delighted to announce a 10,000litre water tank donation received from National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Fort Portal. The tank and its accessories were delivered at TBH on Friday May 1st, 2025 including pipes and five bags of cement for its installation. NSSF Fort Portal will later take on the tank's installation before officially handing it over to the home for ... read more
How to adopt a child from TBH
Quite a number of people are interested in adopting a child or baby from TBH, Ruth Akiiki, the Matron takes you through what you need to do in this video ... read more
The current status at Toro Babies Home
At the end of 2025, 49 children were being cared for at Toro Babies Home. These girls and boys of different ages found protection, care, and security there. Two children were placed in loving foster families and have already settled in well. New challenges are also part of everyday life; a newborn baby was found abandoned and lovingly taken in. It is healthy and developing ... read more
