Baby Watoto
Photo Album 2014
BABY WATOTO
KAMPALA
Baby Watoto Kampala (The Bulrushes) was the first facility established in 2007 to rescue the most destitute infants. Symbolically named after the bulrushes (papyrus reeds) that saved the biblical Moses from drowning in the River Nile, the first Watoto baby to be rescued was also named Moses. Today, the facility predominantly cares for infants under 6 months old including newborns, pre-mature babies and very sick babies who need constant medical attention. Because of its central location in downtown Kampala, the home is a reception centre for newly rescued infants.
BABY WATOTO
SUUBI
Tucked away on the slopes of Watoto’s Suubi Village outside Kampala, Baby Watoto Suubi enjoys the serenity of a vast landscape and views of lush green hills and valleys. It is our largest Baby Watoto facility, with a capacity to care for 120 babies at any given time. The home was opened in February 2010 and primarily cares for older infants, easing the transition to a permanent home in the Watoto village.
BABY WATOTO
GULU
Baby Watoto Gulu was opened in June 2010 as a response to the overwhelming need in northern Uganda, a region recovering from over two decades of civil war. As a result of mounting poverty and broken families, there has been an increase in child abandonment, especially by teenage mothers who cannot care for their newborns. Baby Watoto Gulu has the capacity to care for over 60 babies.
JANUARY Baby Asia, 9 days old. Abandoned at a hospital. Now rescued, treasured and nurtured at Baby Watoto.
FEBRUARY Alicia, 16 months old - arrived 1 day old. Alexis, 16 months old – arrived 2 days old. Two of our cheeky Baby Watoto Gulu toddlers!
MARCH Baby Fred. Orphaned and abandoned at (informal) day care. 14 months old. Weight 5 kg. Now a favourite at Baby Watoto.
APRIL Five little cuties ready to jump into bed! Benjamin, Daniela, Isaac, Happy and Innocent.
MAY Richard arrived 9 days old, weighing 1.09 kg. His mother and twin sibling died shortly after he was born.
JUNE
Baby Zion abandoned in the community. Was 830 grams (1.8lbs). Now 1.91 kg (4.2lbs).
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