Dear friends and supporters of Toro Babies Home, We are immensely grateful to you for making possible little Suzanne's expensive hernia surgery, the travel and accommodation expenses of the three people accompanying her to Kampala. The unforeseen medical emergencies pose a great financial and personnel challenge for us, which we cannot cope with alone under the circumstances ... read more
Baby Home
New Fence
The fence has also been an issue for some time, but an end is in sight. This month, a large part of the baby home could now be fenced. ... read more
New Kitchen
What was long overdue has now been implemented: a new kitchen with firewood. The old kitchen was becoming increasingly threatening to the health of the cooks and also consumed more resources than necessary due to the many damages. Cooking with wood will however be maintained, as this is also part of the traditional cuisine and it makes more sense to let some dishes simmer on ... read more
New Staff
Fortunately, we were also successful in recruiting new Relief Mothers, Atuhairwe Lucy and Komuhendo Esther, as well as a new staff member for our gardens, Kato Richard. We extend a warm welcome to them! ... read more
New Partnership
In July, the baby home provided a home for a total of 50 children, 23 girls and 27 boys. Seven children are under 3 months old. Anyone who has cared for babies can imagine how much attention and care the very young ones need. In the meantime, we provided shelter for 2 boys who were rescued by the police from an abduction situation (see article dated 21 July 2023). They were ... read more
The Van is repaired – thanks so much!
Last weekend we have found a new (used) gearbox in Kampala and managed to transport it to Fort Portal. On Monday it was fixed and we are so happy, that this spare part is working perfect in our van. Since yesterday, 08.08.2023, we have now resumed using the car for the daily transportation works of the home. "If many small people in many small places do many small things, ... read more
