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In 1994 Kampala Pentecostal Church began rescuing orphans. Watoto was born out of the need to place parentless children into loving families. Through Watoto these children receive the message of Jesus Christ and His salvation, a spiritual awakening, an excellent education and a family. To date, Watoto has over 1700 children in holistic care and this number continues to grow yearly.

Watoto is accomplishing its mission of raising Ugandan leaders by focusing on the essential needs of parentless children. The physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs of every child are a priority. Watoto takes in orphaned children below the age of 12 and places them in a loving family environment. The children remain a part of that family for life.

We believe that as the children grow academically and spiritually they will enter society equipped with the necessary life skills and moral values that will enable them to make a significant and lasting impact on the future of Uganda.

Watoto currently operates 3 children’s villages and cares for over 1500 children. The villages include more than 130 homes, each accommodating 8 children and a mother who cares for them. They also contain a complete school system for the Watoto children and those in the surrounding communities, a medical clinic, a church & community centre, an agricultural project providing food, a clean water source and electricity.

These villages are self-sustaining communities that serve the children while also providing employment for women, teachers and steady jobs for labourers.