Join us for our 'Week of Fundraising' from Saturday 29th May to Saturday 5th June 2021 as we raise vital funds to help thousands of women in Uganda and South Sudan, rebuild their lives and support their children, after the effects of the pandemic.

The harsh reality is that many women in Africa have been left to bear the brunt of war, poverty and disease. Millions of our sisters have been abandoned and robbed of all dignity. Uneducated and unemployable, they are left to suffer alone.

But together, were changing this by providing basic essentials, adult literacy classes, discipleship, business skills training and job opportunities. As we embrace these women with Gods love, they find hope and purpose.

EMBRACE

When a woman is vulnerable she needs to feel loved, accepted and cared for physically. So, we extend a practical embrace as the first step in the journey of her restoration. Its this tangible act of love that breaks barriers of mistrust, renews hope and stirs up her faith as we help improve her quality of life and assist her with the basic essential items she lacks.

We provide women with an Embrace Package that includes items like: a mattress, blanket, cooking saucepans, utensils, a charcoal stove, and a bucket for cleaning and hygiene purposes, along with basic pantry items. We also provide emergency relief support for medical, housing and food to some of the women when lifes challenges arise and they can no longer afford these necessities. This additional help is provided for a short period of time as we work with the mothers to achieve a more sustainable solution.

EMPOWER

At Watoto, we come alongside vulnerable women in our neighbourhoods and partner with them to find practical, sustainable solutions to meet their key needs. Part of this includes training them in adult literacy, various vocational courses, business classes and job opportunities necessary to earn a living.

By helping these women develop and grow their life skills, not only are we equipping them to be able to provide for their families, but we are also restoring their dignity. We passionately believe that when a woman is empowered, she can reach her full potential and her whole family is transformed.

ENGAGE

Once our Neighbourhood Mothers complete their training and have gained the necessary skills to earn a decent living, we provide start-up capital and mentorship to help them set up a small business.

By walking alongside the women after they've graduated, we create sustainable solutions for them to take care of their families. The women are also encouraged to reach out into their communities, using what they've learned to help equip other women with vocational skills.

We've seen the powerful impact of this approach, as some of our mothers have replicated in their own neighbourhoods what they've learned from us. We are so proud of the leaders they're becoming as they embrace and train other women on their journey.

Janet is a widow, raising three children on her own. As a child she wasnt able to go to school and as an adult, after the loss of her husband, she struggled to provide the basic needs for her family.

But because of your support, she joined Watoto Neighbourhood and received skills training. After completing our classes, Janet and four other Neighbourhood mothers joined their resources to open a hair salon. Together they were able to purchase hair dryers, rollers, trolleys, mirrors, hair dye and everything they needed to open shop. Today, Janet is able to send her children to school, providing them with a childhood education that she never had.

Your investment in a mother just like Janet will have a lasting impact not only on her life, but also on the lives of her children. You can help budding entrepreneurs enter the next phase of their new life, helping us provide the resources to make their business a reality. Small businesses like hair salons, produce stands, tailoring shops, jewellery shops, or even producing soap.

Your gift today can help other women like Janet, and see their dignity restored.