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
Thank you
Donations in the past weeks
In the past few weeks, we have received numerous donations. Our Norwegian partners Children needs Parents have donated money for the renovation of the kitchen with the open fireplace. We were also financially supported by the students and faculty of Bomlo Upper Secondary School, who raised money for fencing work and energy-saving cook cookers. Donations in kind are equally ... 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
We need your help urgently!
Since the weekend, our van, which we use to take the children of Toro Babies Home to school, to transport the vegetables and fruits from our two farms to the city, to do the daily shopping for the whole home and to take our seriously ill children to the hospital in Kampala, has been on strike.The gears of the automatic transmission can no longer be changed. The old gearbox ... 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
A Thanks for Racheal
Dear friends of Toro Babies Home, We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation and support which made it possible for us to provide a memorial service worthy to our dear Racheal Kurungi who passed away on May 29th, 2022 at Maranatha Hospital. It was such a sad day, and yet we could find solace in making a beautiful farewell for ... read more
