WATOTO NEIGHBOURHOOD

In 2020, we continued to embrace vulnerable women in our neighbourhoods with the love of Jesus. While last year brought uncertainty and loss for many of us across the globe, here in Uganda and South Sudan, due to restrictions and lockdowns, the livelihoods of many of our Watoto Neighbourhood mothers were greatly impacted. So, we worked to find ways to help make sure they had the means to pay their rent, feed their children and earn an income. We provided much needed COVID-19 relief support, food baskets for 904 families during the holidays, startup capital and financial business boosts, along with masks and hand soap to help keep these amazing women and their families safe and healthy.

522 MOTHERS RECEIVED COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGES As their small businesses were shut down, some of our mothers were desperate and unable to make ends meet. So, we helped fill in the gap, providing food, rent and medical relief to 522 of our mothers.

227 SMALL BUSINESSES GOT A FINANCIAL BOOST During the lockdown, the businesses of many of our Neighbourhood mothers suffered, so we gave 227 women a financial boost to help them keep their businesses afloat.

MEET SCOVIA

Meet Scovia. Once a vulnerable woman, today she’s an empowered daughter of Christ who is making a difference in her community. Because she was equipped with business skills through Watoto Neighbourhood, Scovia had the confidence and know-how to start a business that allowed her to reach out to her neighbours when they needed her. During the pandemic, she realized people were required to wear masks, but many in her community didn’t have one to wear. Concerned and wanting to help, Scovia discovered a way to serve others—she made and sold masks. This is a radical shift. When times of trouble hit, Scovia was no longer a victim, but instead she was thriving and helping others. This is what empowerment looks like. Your support made this possible. Because of you, Scovia—and thousands of other women—are embraced with the love of Christ and empowered to be the mothers and leaders God called them to be. We can’t thank you enough!