Baby Watoto - Watoto

There are many vulnerable babies in Uganda who are abandoned or orphaned due to poverty, lack of education and the HIV/AIDS crisis. Almost all of them fail to make it to their 5th birthday because of the much-needed intense care and medical attention that their immediate relatives cannot provide.

Care is provided to destitute babies aged 0-2 years, giving them the best possible start in life. When they are older and physically well enough, they either graduate to a Watoto children's village or are reunited with existing relatives.

The babies come to Watoto from a number of different referral sources such as hospitals, local authorities, child protection units, good Samaritans or other homes and care organisations.

It is common for them to be premature, abused and with serious medical complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the common conditions of the babies?
1. Premature infants weighing less than 1 kilogram
2. Malnourished
3. Abused
4. Orphaned with no relations to care for them
5. Abandoned, but healthy
6. Babies whose families are unable to care for their needs

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