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
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CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR THE TORO BABIES HOME
When I arrived at the Toro Babies Home in the late morning on Tuesday, 03.10.2023, the matron Monica and our kindergarten teacher Irene were distributing a large local donation of clothes to the six children's homes. In order to get local donations as well, an announcement was made on the local radio, among other things. The clothing donations are first checked, unusable items ... 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
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
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
Health condition of the children
Fortunately, we only had a few visits to the hospital in July. Only Ronald Tayebwa, a baby, had to spend three days in hospital because of respiratory infections. Singura Godwin is referred to a bigger hospital in Kampala for tonsil surgery. Planning for this has begun. However, this again consumes a lot of financial resources, for which we again depend on extra donations. The ... read more
