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Richard Manya is a Watoto
graduate.
“Ever since I was a child, I
wanted to join the army for the
love of my country. I was late for
the recruitment at the time of
my graduation, so I decided to
still serve by joining the police
force. I love what am doing;” he
says.
Richard currently serves in the
Uganda Police Force and just
months in, he has already been
placed in charge of a police post
in one of the districts. He joined
the forces in April 2014 after
he graduated with a Bachelors
Degree in Law.
Richard joined Watoto in June
2000 after losing his mother to
HIV/AIDs and being abandoned
by his father with no one to care
for him. The local community
contacted the police, but they
failed to find any relatives.
Watoto was then contacted and
soon Richard was brought into a
loving home.
The group graduating from
tertiary level this year were
the pioneers of Watoto’s ID
Raymer primary school. This
year’s graduation was historic
celebrating the first primary
class, the first grade seven
students in a Watoto primary
school.
Over 25 students graduated
with honours from different
universities and tertiary
institutions.
“You are a fulfillment of a
dream that God put in our
hearts 20 years ago, a dream
to rescue and raise vulnerable
children,” said Marilyn Skinner to
the graduates.
None of this would have been
possible without your faithful
support. Please encourage
others to do the same through
child sponsorship at www.watoto.com/sponsorship
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
WHAT WE DO ORPHANED CHILDREN | VULNERABLE WOMEN | COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
Watoto’s Hope Junior School
1 and I.D Raymer Primary School
came together to participate in
their first ever music, dance and
drama competition. The event
was held at Watoto’s Suubi Village
on 10 April 2015.
Split between the different
JOYS OF UNITY school colours red, yellow, blue
and green the pupils participated
in different activities such as
dance, drama and singing.
“It is a healthy challenge
allowing students to explore and
express their gifts and talents;”
said Dorcas Kibirige, Watoto
Education Team Leader.
The green team emerged as
the overall best performers of the
HATCHING A FUTURE
In a small room carpeted with
coffee husks, Juliet Namujanga
rears over 100 local chickens.
She provides them with food and
water and in return they provide
her with enough eggs to run a
profitable business. Juliet says she
loves her work because she is able
to sustain her family even though
she is a widow. ‘’I can now save
money for my family through the
bank which is something I never
thought I could achieve,’’ says
Juliet.
As a ministry of Watoto Church,
the ladies embody a core value of
the church, excellence. Taking the
example of Proverbs 31, the ladies
at Living Hope learn to be diligent
through the educational program,
which covers discipleship,
day, un-rivaled in almost all the
categories. As anticipated, they
broke out in jubilation after
their victory announcement.
“This is the first of many
music, dance and drama
festivals. If you have lost do
not give up, work harder next
time;” encouraged Mr. Ivan
Muwaya, Watoto Head Teacher.
HATCHING A FUTURE
business and practical skills
training.
After just a few months, the
time has come for them to put
these skills and knowledge to
work on their own. It’s not always
easy, but many women like Juliet
are thriving in small business set-
ups.
In one day Juliet is able to get
four trays of eggs that she sells
to shops and neighbours. Juliet
says this business has taught
her to work well with people.
She has discovered that genuine
friendship and humility is key to
establishing a client base.
Juliet plans to expand her
business by building more rooms
to house the chickens, as eggs
are always in demand. Through
The Churches’ Child Protection
Advisory Service (CCPAS) is an
independent Christian charity
based in the UK. CCPAS has been
advising on safeguarding children
and vulnerable adults since
1983 and its focus is on giving
professional and compassionate
advice and support to churches,
charities and individuals. They
have pioneered many policies
that have been adopted by
major denominations and the
government.
CCPAS are long standing
partners with Watoto UK and
have given immense support
over the years with the Choirs
that have toured in the UK. They
have helped equip the UK staff
members with vital knowledge in
the area of safeguarding.
In April 2015, CCPAS moved
her egg venture, Juliet has
learned not to allow anything
to discourage her. “I’m very
thankful for everything I
learned during my time of
training at Living Hope. Now
I’m able to provide for my
needs. That is what I always
wanted to be - a strong,
independent woman,” she says.
More than 214 women
from the 2014 intake recently
completed their discipleship
and business training. In the
next few months we will be
empowering them with a
practical skill that they can
use to build their own small
business.
To help Living Hope to
empower more women, email
us at [email protected]
to new premises and invited the
Watoto Choir to perform from
their new concert ‘Oh, What
Love!’ and also be part of the
honouring of founder David
Pearson and his wife Pauline.
What a great celebration it was!
Not only did the choir perform,
they had the privilege to hear
about the commitment and love
of this organisation towards the
welfare of children. The choir
mingled with the guests, family
and staff of CCPAS with great
confidence.
The choir continue to be
fantastic and enthusiastic
ambassadors for Watoto and the
reality of God’s transforming Love.
CCPAS were delighted to have the
choir join them on their special
milestone day.
WATOTO CHOIR 69 AT CCPAS
David and Pauline Pearson with Choir 69 in the UK.
WATOTO EUROPEPO BOX 64946LONDON, E4 OEF +44 203 225 1048EMAIL: [email protected]
SPONSOR BABY WATOTO TODAYBaby Watoto exists to provide quality care, love
and stimulation to the most vulnerable babies
and toddlers in Africa. This foundation is a vital
part of the overall mission of Watoto, to rescue
the most vulnerable, raise them, and help them
to become Africa’s future leaders. Partner with us
by sponsoring Baby Watoto at www.watoto.com/sponsorship.