Watoto Children's Choir

 Coming To St. Martin's Cathedral

Gander

on Friday May 31 at 7:00 p.m.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Please Explore This Blog to learn why you must be there!

 

He picks up the poor from out of the dirt, rescues the wretched who have been thrown out with the trash and He seats them in places of honour. Psalm 113: 7-9

 

What does the word Watoto mean?

Watoto is the Swahili word for "children".

What is Watoto?

Watoto is a Church based organization that cares for orphans and widows in Uganda. Our goal is to raise the next generation of Ugandan leaders.

  

How did Watoto begin?

In 1994 Kampala Pentecostal Church began rescuing orphans. Watoto was born out of the need to place parentless children into loving families. To date, Watoto has over 1500 children in holistic care and this number continues to grow yearly.

 

What makes Watoto different from other organizations?

Watoto places children in families rather than in large, institutional style orphanages. This ensures that children receive the individual love and care they require.

How does Watoto care for children?

Watoto cares for children in 2 ways:

• Watoto places the most vulnerable children into new families. Each family consists of 8 children and a mother who cares for them.
• Watoto supports the living relatives of orphans such as grandparents, uncles or aunts, by ensuring the children receive food clothing and education while living under the protection of their own family.

Where do the children come from?

 Watoto employs several social workers who, with the approval of the Government of Uganda, locate and select the most vulnerable children. These children are some of the 2 million Ugandans who have been orphaned due to AIDS and war.

 

Where do the mothers come from?

 Many Watoto mothers are widows. Some of them have children of their own. Watoto supports these women by giving them the opportunity to fulfill their roles as mothers. Each mother is responsible for the daily care of 8 children.

 

What are Children's Villages?

 Watoto creates entire communities where children can learn and grow in a safe environment. These villages contain houses, schools, a medical clinic, a church & community hall, a clean water source, roads and electricity.

 

What is Watoto Gulu?

Watoto's newest project is based in Northern Uganda's largest town, Gulu,where the Lord's Resistance Army has abducted more than 30,000 children.

Watoto has set up Laminadera children’s village and a rehabilitation centre for children who are returning from rebel camps. Click here to find out more.

 What is Baby Watoto?

 Baby Watoto was initiated to provide critical care 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. Currently, Watoto was has three baby Watoto facilities in Uganda.

 

Who are the Watoto Children's Choir?

 The Watoto Children's Choir travel internationally to help raise an

understanding of the plight of Africa's orphans. Watoto's performances are a soulful blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. To learn more about the Watoto go to watoto.com/the-choir.

 

What countries does Watoto operate in?

 All of the children in Watoto are from Uganda. We also operate offices in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA.

 

Can I visit Africa?

 Yes. Each year many people travel to Uganda to build houses, schools and clinics at Watoto's Children's Villages. It is simple to organize your own trip, and a visit to Uganda is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages. You do not need to have any building experience, as you will be working alongside a professional crew of Ugandan builders. To find out more, please contact our Canadian office at canada@watoto.ca