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JUNE -2016 NEWSLETTER
BORN TO LEAD
“My name is Wendi Kuarsingh and I live in Winnipeg,
Manitoba. Helping people in need has always been a big
priority for me. God has placed that deeply in my heart.
I even met my husband while volunteering at our inner
city church helping our youth. So when I started making
and selling my own line of dolls I wanted to have a good
cause behind them!
When people buy a Felt Loved Felt doll (Facebook.
com/feltlovedfelt), $5 from each doll sale is donated to
Watoto. I find it comforting that when a doll finds a nice
new home, women and children across the globe will
also come one step closer to finding a community as
well as a place to call home.
About the dolls, each doll is nearly two feet long,
drawn out and then cut by hand making each piece
one of a kind. Each doll face is drawn and painted free
handed so no two faces are alike. Each doll is one of a
kind and unique in its own way, just like each and every
person Watoto helps.”
It is such a blessing to have people like Wendi use
their skills and abilities to give towards the Watoto
vision to provide quality care for vulnerable children
and to restore dignity to vulnerable women in Uganda.
If you have a creative idea about how to use your skills
and abilities to help further the vision of Watoto, please
contact our office at (toll free) 1.888.9.WATOTO or by
email at [email protected].
Continued from page 4
CREATIVELY INSPIRED FUNDRAISING FOR WATOTO
WE’RE MOVING! At the end of August 2016, our office in Victoria,
BC, which has been the home of Watoto Canada for
the past 10 years, will close its doors. Late last year
the Board of Directors made the decision to relocate
the office to southern Ontario. We are excited to
announce that in early September our new office will
open in Oakville, Ontario. Stay tuned for the exact
location in a future newsletter and on our website.
We look forward to having our supporters drop by
for a visit! Please keep us in your prayers as we make
this transition.
The Watoto Children’s Choir has just begun
preparation for their 2017 tour. You won’t want to
miss our brand new production that celebrates the
joy of salvation! To book a concert at your church,
please contact our Tour Coordinator, Celeste, by
email at [email protected] or visit our website
www.watoto.com.
BOOK THE CHOIR FOR 2017
Living Hope in 2008 and is now a teacher to the ladies.
“I was in a very poor state, living in a one room house.
One room was everything, the sitting room, bedroom,
bathroom and toilet. Since I came to Christ, He has done
a good work in me. I could not read the Bible or write
when I first came to Living Hope but now I am a teacher.
I am also a leader of my cell (small prayer group).” She
said.
A very energetic and cheerful Jane Nsangi was also
happy to share her testimony of how she was almost
buried alive because she was very sick and thought to
be dead, only to be saved by an unknown gentleman.
“People feared and ran from me. When I came to
Living Hope, I couldn’t even use my legs to push the
sewing machine pedal but now I own my own machine
and the lessons that I learned gave me hope and power.
The people that used to fear me now look at me in
amazement!”
Christine Mugabi then shared a powerful sermon,
which revolved around forgetting the past and not
dwelling on present circumstances but having faith in
God’s ability to turn everything around.
“You are not your situation. Widow is not your name.
Don’t look at your children as orphans, instead count
yourself blessed to raise God’s children. God’s word says
dare to start dreaming again. God wants to do a lot in
our lives. There is no age limit for you to learn new things
so dream big.” She said.
Angella Kimuli, the Production Coordinator at Living
Hope also reminded the women to keep testifying
wherever they go so that those around them will be
encouraged. She also encouraged the new ladies to fulfill
their purpose to finish the course because then they will
have even stronger testimonies.
“When things get hard, turn nowhere else but to
God. It’s after you remain steadfast that you can give a
testimony.” She said.
The women were then able to let loose and have some
fun competing in a number of activities that included
quizzes, push-ups, dancing and singing competitions.
Living Hope started in 2008 with 2,100 women. In 2013
and 2014, we had additional intakes of 500 women each
year. In a bid to reduce the number of vulnerable women
in Uganda, we continue to bring in women. This year
500 new women have come into the program! We hope
that through Living Hope, their lives and those of their
children will be transformed.
Julius is a 24-year-old pursuing a bachelor’s degree
in development studies at Uganda Christian University.
At the end of the course he hopes to be a development
practitioner majoring in urban planning.
“I believe that the biggest hindrance to development is
poor monitoring and evaluation of projects in Uganda.
With the integrity and morals that have been instilled in
me, I know that I will be able to make the necessary reports
and thus ensure that work is done correctly and at the right
time, ” says Julius.
Besides wanting to make the city and nation better, Julius
has always had a passion for sports, often officiating soccer
matches on the Watoto villages. His love for sports has seen
him acquire several certificates in sports courses in pursuit
of becoming a professional soccer coach and referee.
“I have always admired Howard Webb and want to do
as good as he did when he was a referee and coach at
Manchester United. I believe that with great training I will
be able to acquire the necessary skill and knowledge to
become better. After University I dream of going for a
professional course in soccer management,” he says. Julius
Going to the zoo is a fun time for all ages, but especially
children. On 14 June, 24 toddlers took a trip to the Entebbe
zoo. Their eyes opened in amazement as/when saw
crocodiles, snakes, monkeys and many other animals that
they had only seen in their storybooks. A one baby Eliot
kept on calling out “crococodile” on seeing the crocodile.
“Going to the zoo is a learning experience. Coming
face to face with these incredible creatures is something
they will talk about for a long time. It is/was good to see
the excitement in their faces on recognising some of the
animals they had only seen in books,” said nanny Christine.
Little by little they made their baby steps around the
Zoo. They were reminded of their animal songs they had
been taught back at their Baby Watoto. They sang along,
calling out on given animals they set their eyes upon. The
zoo trip was also an opportunity for the children to have a
fun time and an educational opportunity outside the usual
at the Baby Watoto facility.
BABY WATOTO TRIP TO THE ZOO
Continued from page 1
A VISIT WATOTO JOURNEY
VILLAGE WIDE BLOOD SCREENING
A CALL FOR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
The month of May was a rather busy but no doubt
a satisfying one for the medical team at the Watoto
Suubi and Bbira villages, as they carried out the much
neededvillage wide blood screening for all the children and
adults.
The teams tested the village population for diseases
including HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis along with other
essentials like blood pressure, weight and height.
At Suubi village alone, it took a devoted team of 10
doctors, 4 nurses, 9 clinic staff, 6 runners and 5 volunteers
from Michigan University to cover the entire population.
“I can’t emphasize how good this is. I am so thankful that
we have been able to carry out such an activity. It will make
our work much easier as we will know the people we are
Every twice a year the Living Hope ladies come together
to worship God and be encouraged by a mentor. Here the
ladies get to share their life stories and testimonies, the
word of God and also have some fun together. This time,
the ladies got together under the theme “Arise and Shine”
to celebrate those that have just recently completed the 2
year long course and welcome the newest intake of ladies
to the fold.
The sermon kicked off with testimonies from the
graduating ladies who were excited for a chance to share
their stories. Among these was Ritah Ganda, who joined
ARISE AND SHINE
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Do you own a business or hold a leadership position in
a company? If so, you know that there are many different
“My name is Dawn Davis. For the past 4 years the
Watoto Children’s Choir has been performing at my
home church in Carleton Place, Ontario. In 2013 during
one of their visits I had the chance to talk with one of the
choir’s uncles and the topic of volunteering in Uganda
came up in conversation. I immediately took the time
to pray and found myself filling in all the paperwork to
become a volunteer during the Christmas holidays.
I arrived in Uganda in January 2015 with a 4 month
commitment at Baby Watoto and immediately fell in
love. It’s rather easy to fall in love with so many adorable
babies. But it was not just those sweet little ones; what
really makes Watoto and Uganda so unique are the
people. I’ve traveled to several countries over the years
and never have I experienced such a sense of love and
family as I do here! This place, Suubi Village in particular,
is not just a place where there are houses, nannies,
mothers, children and a church. This place is a home; it’s
my family.
After my 4 months serving with Baby Watoto I
extended my stay and transitioned to the Pastoral and
Discipleship (P & D) team in Suubi Village. My life since
being with the P & D team has changed so much. Not
only do I get to pour into the lives of the children and
teens in the village but they also have poured so much
into my own life. This is an exciting turn of events and I
am so excited for what God has in store for me here this
year!
Coming to Watoto has been a life changing
experience. Most often we come to volunteer to bless
treating because we now have proper records about their
health.” Said Norah Kwagala, one of the nurses working with
the team.
Having promptly divided the village into 5 sections, with
daily goals, the team was able to meet their daily goals and
have everyone tested. Among the last people to show up
for the exercise was Mama Nsubuga house 198, along with
her family.
“We were happy to come so that we can know how our
lives are faring. If anything is wrong we can have it treated
before it gets even worse. Thankfully the process hasn’t
been long as everyone is active at their role.” She said.
The different families were assigned to different doctors
by the Doctor in charge, Dr. Job Masaba. Despite being in
the middle of that, and making sure everything was running
smoothly, he was happy to share how proud of his team he
was.
“I think we have done well. 82% (1183 of 1435) of the Suubi
village population has been covered and yet we are still
working on the last section. This is also a very good statistic
because some of the children are not at the village right
now. Some are out for basketball and soccer games and will
be tested as soon as they are back,” Dr. Job explained.
Thank you medical team and thank you also to our
devoted sponsors for the life-changing support you give
towards the children and mothers at Watoto.
others but when you get here, how quickly you realize that
you are also being blessed. This country, these people,
have taught me so much. They have changed me. When
you allow yourself to also be moved you will be amazed
at how much you will grow as an individual and in your
walk with God. The love I have for this place is something I
wish everyone could experience. Take the time to consider
volunteering at Watoto and see for yourself just how much
your life is transformed by pouring into the lives of others!”
If you are interested in learning more about the many
different opportunities to volunteer at Watoto as an
individual or group, or to join a Watoto Global Team, please
contact our office by phone at (toll free) 1.888.9WATOTO
or email at [email protected].
charities you can partner with to make a positive impact
in the world. We would like to invite you to partner with
Watoto to change lives! Your partnership will directly
impact the lives of vulnerable women and children in
Uganda. We could not do what we do without our faithful
corporate and individual partners, donors, and sponsors.
Our desire is to increase our impact even further by
developing new partnerships!
There are a variety of ways to become a corporate
partner of Watoto. Some companies choose to make a
general monthly or annual donation or to donate towards a
specific project or need. Other companies choose to offer
employees the opportunity to donate to Watoto through
payroll deductions and to match donation funds, thereby
doubling the monthly amount that Watoto receives.
Sponsoring Baby Watoto or a child on behalf of
employees or clients is also a great option. Another
opportunity is for companies to raise funds and travel to
Uganda to use their skills and abilities to build a structure,
such as a home, assist in maintence projects, volunteer
at Baby Watoto or volunteer in another capacity. The
opportunities are endless! We are blessed by our current
corporate partners and are excited about new partnership
opportunities and the sizeable impact this growing support
will make in Uganda!
To discuss corporate partnership opportunities
with Watoto, please contact our office at (toll free)
1.888.9.WATOTO or by email at [email protected].
has seen the reward for his passion, at the university; he
has been appointed the Minister for Games and Sports.
“This came as a surprise for me. I did not think that
the Guild President knew I loved sports. I would officiate
games at the university. Little did I know that people
had noticed and would actually trust me with such a big
office,” he said.
Before being appointed Minister of Games and
Sports, Julius was President of all the university
class representatives and had also been contacted
about becoming the university Electoral Commission
Chairperson.
“I was appointed the Electoral Commission (EC)
Chairperson but I turned it down because I knew I
would not be effective. Shortly, I was contacted by the
Guild President and appointed Minister of Games and
Sports. I immediately knew that my turning down of the
EC position was God’s plan and not my own wisdom.
God knew that I would be more effective in the sports
department and gave it to me,” he gleefully adds.
Julius joined Watoto in 2003 after the loss of his
father in 2001. He left Rwanda for Uganda and stayed
with his paternal grandmother in Masaka. Julius still
vividly remembers the day he left for Watoto.
“It was on the 14th of April 2003. I remember this
day so well because it was birthday. I remember my
grandmother telling me that I was leaving home and
going to a better place. We were 5 children, we left
home with our belongings and were picked up from a
church,” he recalls.
“It wasn’t easy for me to adjust into Watoto. I came
to a place where people spoke a language I did not
understand. I was not good at English and only spoke
Rwandese and French. I also hated school but later
adjusted and started making friends.” He said.
However, adjusting to his Watoto house was made
easier because the lady Julius came to Watoto with
turned out to be the housemother he would have in the
village!
Watoto is geared towards raising credible future
leaders who will change their nation and the world
at large. With the help of sponsors, this goal is being
realized through children like Julius and many more.
Going to the zoo is a fun time for all ages, but especially
children. On 14 June, 24 toddlers took a trip to the Entebbe
zoo. Their eyes opened in amazement as/when saw
crocodiles, snakes, monkeys and many other animals that
they had only seen in their storybooks. A one baby Eliot
kept on calling out “crococodile” on seeing the crocodile.
“Going to the zoo is a learning experience. Coming
face to face with these incredible creatures is something
they will talk about for a long time. It is/was good to see
the excitement in their faces on recognising some of the
animals they had only seen in books,” said nanny Christine.
Little by little they made their baby steps around the
Zoo. They were reminded of their animal songs they had
been taught back at their Baby Watoto. They sang along,
calling out on given animals they set their eyes upon. The
zoo trip was also an opportunity for the children to have a
fun time and an educational opportunity outside the usual
at the Baby Watoto facility.
BABY WATOTO TRIP TO THE ZOO
Continued from page 1
A VISIT WATOTO JOURNEY
VILLAGE WIDE BLOOD SCREENING
A CALL FOR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
The month of May was a rather busy but no doubt
a satisfying one for the medical team at the Watoto
Suubi and Bbira villages, as they carried out the much
neededvillage wide blood screening for all the children and
adults.
The teams tested the village population for diseases
including HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis along with other
essentials like blood pressure, weight and height.
At Suubi village alone, it took a devoted team of 10
doctors, 4 nurses, 9 clinic staff, 6 runners and 5 volunteers
from Michigan University to cover the entire population.
“I can’t emphasize how good this is. I am so thankful that
we have been able to carry out such an activity. It will make
our work much easier as we will know the people we are
Every twice a year the Living Hope ladies come together
to worship God and be encouraged by a mentor. Here the
ladies get to share their life stories and testimonies, the
word of God and also have some fun together. This time,
the ladies got together under the theme “Arise and Shine”
to celebrate those that have just recently completed the 2
year long course and welcome the newest intake of ladies
to the fold.
The sermon kicked off with testimonies from the
graduating ladies who were excited for a chance to share
their stories. Among these was Ritah Ganda, who joined
ARISE AND SHINE
Continued to page 5
Do you own a business or hold a leadership position in
a company? If so, you know that there are many different
“My name is Dawn Davis. For the past 4 years the
Watoto Children’s Choir has been performing at my
home church in Carleton Place, Ontario. In 2013 during
one of their visits I had the chance to talk with one of the
choir’s uncles and the topic of volunteering in Uganda
came up in conversation. I immediately took the time
to pray and found myself filling in all the paperwork to
become a volunteer during the Christmas holidays.
I arrived in Uganda in January 2015 with a 4 month
commitment at Baby Watoto and immediately fell in
love. It’s rather easy to fall in love with so many adorable
babies. But it was not just those sweet little ones; what
really makes Watoto and Uganda so unique are the
people. I’ve traveled to several countries over the years
and never have I experienced such a sense of love and
family as I do here! This place, Suubi Village in particular,
is not just a place where there are houses, nannies,
mothers, children and a church. This place is a home; it’s
my family.
After my 4 months serving with Baby Watoto I
extended my stay and transitioned to the Pastoral and
Discipleship (P & D) team in Suubi Village. My life since
being with the P & D team has changed so much. Not
only do I get to pour into the lives of the children and
teens in the village but they also have poured so much
into my own life. This is an exciting turn of events and I
am so excited for what God has in store for me here this
year!
Coming to Watoto has been a life changing
experience. Most often we come to volunteer to bless
treating because we now have proper records about their
health.” Said Norah Kwagala, one of the nurses working with
the team.
Having promptly divided the village into 5 sections, with
daily goals, the team was able to meet their daily goals and
have everyone tested. Among the last people to show up
for the exercise was Mama Nsubuga house 198, along with
her family.
“We were happy to come so that we can know how our
lives are faring. If anything is wrong we can have it treated
before it gets even worse. Thankfully the process hasn’t
been long as everyone is active at their role.” She said.
The different families were assigned to different doctors
by the Doctor in charge, Dr. Job Masaba. Despite being in
the middle of that, and making sure everything was running
smoothly, he was happy to share how proud of his team he
was.
“I think we have done well. 82% (1183 of 1435) of the Suubi
village population has been covered and yet we are still
working on the last section. This is also a very good statistic
because some of the children are not at the village right
now. Some are out for basketball and soccer games and will
be tested as soon as they are back,” Dr. Job explained.
Thank you medical team and thank you also to our
devoted sponsors for the life-changing support you give
towards the children and mothers at Watoto.
others but when you get here, how quickly you realize that
you are also being blessed. This country, these people,
have taught me so much. They have changed me. When
you allow yourself to also be moved you will be amazed
at how much you will grow as an individual and in your
walk with God. The love I have for this place is something I
wish everyone could experience. Take the time to consider
volunteering at Watoto and see for yourself just how much
your life is transformed by pouring into the lives of others!”
If you are interested in learning more about the many
different opportunities to volunteer at Watoto as an
individual or group, or to join a Watoto Global Team, please
contact our office by phone at (toll free) 1.888.9WATOTO
or email at [email protected].
charities you can partner with to make a positive impact
in the world. We would like to invite you to partner with
Watoto to change lives! Your partnership will directly
impact the lives of vulnerable women and children in
Uganda. We could not do what we do without our faithful
corporate and individual partners, donors, and sponsors.
Our desire is to increase our impact even further by
developing new partnerships!
There are a variety of ways to become a corporate
partner of Watoto. Some companies choose to make a
general monthly or annual donation or to donate towards a
specific project or need. Other companies choose to offer
employees the opportunity to donate to Watoto through
payroll deductions and to match donation funds, thereby
doubling the monthly amount that Watoto receives.
Sponsoring Baby Watoto or a child on behalf of
employees or clients is also a great option. Another
opportunity is for companies to raise funds and travel to
Uganda to use their skills and abilities to build a structure,
such as a home, assist in maintence projects, volunteer
at Baby Watoto or volunteer in another capacity. The
opportunities are endless! We are blessed by our current
corporate partners and are excited about new partnership
opportunities and the sizeable impact this growing support
will make in Uganda!
To discuss corporate partnership opportunities
with Watoto, please contact our office at (toll free)
1.888.9.WATOTO or by email at [email protected].
has seen the reward for his passion, at the university; he
has been appointed the Minister for Games and Sports.
“This came as a surprise for me. I did not think that
the Guild President knew I loved sports. I would officiate
games at the university. Little did I know that people
had noticed and would actually trust me with such a big
office,” he said.
Before being appointed Minister of Games and
Sports, Julius was President of all the university
class representatives and had also been contacted
about becoming the university Electoral Commission
Chairperson.
“I was appointed the Electoral Commission (EC)
Chairperson but I turned it down because I knew I
would not be effective. Shortly, I was contacted by the
Guild President and appointed Minister of Games and
Sports. I immediately knew that my turning down of the
EC position was God’s plan and not my own wisdom.
God knew that I would be more effective in the sports
department and gave it to me,” he gleefully adds.
Julius joined Watoto in 2003 after the loss of his
father in 2001. He left Rwanda for Uganda and stayed
with his paternal grandmother in Masaka. Julius still
vividly remembers the day he left for Watoto.
“It was on the 14th of April 2003. I remember this
day so well because it was birthday. I remember my
grandmother telling me that I was leaving home and
going to a better place. We were 5 children, we left
home with our belongings and were picked up from a
church,” he recalls.
“It wasn’t easy for me to adjust into Watoto. I came
to a place where people spoke a language I did not
understand. I was not good at English and only spoke
Rwandese and French. I also hated school but later
adjusted and started making friends.” He said.
However, adjusting to his Watoto house was made
easier because the lady Julius came to Watoto with
turned out to be the housemother he would have in the
village!
Watoto is geared towards raising credible future
leaders who will change their nation and the world
at large. With the help of sponsors, this goal is being
realized through children like Julius and many more.
WATOTO CHURCH AT WORK
WWW.WATOTO.COM
Continued to page 2
JUNE -2016 NEWSLETTER
BORN TO LEAD
“My name is Wendi Kuarsingh and I live in Winnipeg,
Manitoba. Helping people in need has always been a big
priority for me. God has placed that deeply in my heart.
I even met my husband while volunteering at our inner
city church helping our youth. So when I started making
and selling my own line of dolls I wanted to have a good
cause behind them!
When people buy a Felt Loved Felt doll (Facebook.
com/feltlovedfelt), $5 from each doll sale is donated to
Watoto. I find it comforting that when a doll finds a nice
new home, women and children across the globe will
also come one step closer to finding a community as
well as a place to call home.
About the dolls, each doll is nearly two feet long,
drawn out and then cut by hand making each piece
one of a kind. Each doll face is drawn and painted free
handed so no two faces are alike. Each doll is one of a
kind and unique in its own way, just like each and every
person Watoto helps.”
It is such a blessing to have people like Wendi use
their skills and abilities to give towards the Watoto
vision to provide quality care for vulnerable children
and to restore dignity to vulnerable women in Uganda.
If you have a creative idea about how to use your skills
and abilities to help further the vision of Watoto, please
contact our office at (toll free) 1.888.9.WATOTO or by
email at [email protected].
Continued from page 4
CREATIVELY INSPIRED FUNDRAISING FOR WATOTO
WE’RE MOVING! At the end of August 2016, our office in Victoria,
BC, which has been the home of Watoto Canada for
the past 10 years, will close its doors. Late last year
the Board of Directors made the decision to relocate
the office to southern Ontario. We are excited to
announce that in early September our new office will
open in Oakville, Ontario. Stay tuned for the exact
location in a future newsletter and on our website.
We look forward to having our supporters drop by
for a visit! Please keep us in your prayers as we make
this transition.
The Watoto Children’s Choir has just begun
preparation for their 2017 tour. You won’t want to
miss our brand new production that celebrates the
joy of salvation! To book a concert at your church,
please contact our Tour Coordinator, Celeste, by
email at [email protected] or visit our website
www.watoto.com.
BOOK THE CHOIR FOR 2017
Living Hope in 2008 and is now a teacher to the ladies.
“I was in a very poor state, living in a one room house.
One room was everything, the sitting room, bedroom,
bathroom and toilet. Since I came to Christ, He has done
a good work in me. I could not read the Bible or write
when I first came to Living Hope but now I am a teacher.
I am also a leader of my cell (small prayer group).” She
said.
A very energetic and cheerful Jane Nsangi was also
happy to share her testimony of how she was almost
buried alive because she was very sick and thought to
be dead, only to be saved by an unknown gentleman.
“People feared and ran from me. When I came to
Living Hope, I couldn’t even use my legs to push the
sewing machine pedal but now I own my own machine
and the lessons that I learned gave me hope and power.
The people that used to fear me now look at me in
amazement!”
Christine Mugabi then shared a powerful sermon,
which revolved around forgetting the past and not
dwelling on present circumstances but having faith in
God’s ability to turn everything around.
“You are not your situation. Widow is not your name.
Don’t look at your children as orphans, instead count
yourself blessed to raise God’s children. God’s word says
dare to start dreaming again. God wants to do a lot in
our lives. There is no age limit for you to learn new things
so dream big.” She said.
Angella Kimuli, the Production Coordinator at Living
Hope also reminded the women to keep testifying
wherever they go so that those around them will be
encouraged. She also encouraged the new ladies to fulfill
their purpose to finish the course because then they will
have even stronger testimonies.
“When things get hard, turn nowhere else but to
God. It’s after you remain steadfast that you can give a
testimony.” She said.
The women were then able to let loose and have some
fun competing in a number of activities that included
quizzes, push-ups, dancing and singing competitions.
Living Hope started in 2008 with 2,100 women. In 2013
and 2014, we had additional intakes of 500 women each
year. In a bid to reduce the number of vulnerable women
in Uganda, we continue to bring in women. This year
500 new women have come into the program! We hope
that through Living Hope, their lives and those of their
children will be transformed.
Julius is a 24-year-old pursuing a bachelor’s degree
in development studies at Uganda Christian University.
At the end of the course he hopes to be a development
practitioner majoring in urban planning.
“I believe that the biggest hindrance to development is
poor monitoring and evaluation of projects in Uganda.
With the integrity and morals that have been instilled in
me, I know that I will be able to make the necessary reports
and thus ensure that work is done correctly and at the right
time, ” says Julius.
Besides wanting to make the city and nation better, Julius
has always had a passion for sports, often officiating soccer
matches on the Watoto villages. His love for sports has seen
him acquire several certificates in sports courses in pursuit
of becoming a professional soccer coach and referee.
“I have always admired Howard Webb and want to do
as good as he did when he was a referee and coach at
Manchester United. I believe that with great training I will
be able to acquire the necessary skill and knowledge to
become better. After University I dream of going for a
professional course in soccer management,” he says. Julius
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JUNE -2016 NEWSLETTER
BORN TO LEAD
“My name is Wendi Kuarsingh and I live in Winnipeg,
Manitoba. Helping people in need has always been a big
priority for me. God has placed that deeply in my heart.
I even met my husband while volunteering at our inner
city church helping our youth. So when I started making
and selling my own line of dolls I wanted to have a good
cause behind them!
When people buy a Felt Loved Felt doll (Facebook.
com/feltlovedfelt), $5 from each doll sale is donated to
Watoto. I find it comforting that when a doll finds a nice
new home, women and children across the globe will
also come one step closer to finding a community as
well as a place to call home.
About the dolls, each doll is nearly two feet long,
drawn out and then cut by hand making each piece
one of a kind. Each doll face is drawn and painted free
handed so no two faces are alike. Each doll is one of a
kind and unique in its own way, just like each and every
person Watoto helps.”
It is such a blessing to have people like Wendi use
their skills and abilities to give towards the Watoto
vision to provide quality care for vulnerable children
and to restore dignity to vulnerable women in Uganda.
If you have a creative idea about how to use your skills
and abilities to help further the vision of Watoto, please
contact our office at (toll free) 1.888.9.WATOTO or by
email at [email protected].
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CREATIVELY INSPIRED FUNDRAISING FOR WATOTO
WE’RE MOVING! At the end of August 2016, our office in Victoria,
BC, which has been the home of Watoto Canada for
the past 10 years, will close its doors. Late last year
the Board of Directors made the decision to relocate
the office to southern Ontario. We are excited to
announce that in early September our new office will
open in Oakville, Ontario. Stay tuned for the exact
location in a future newsletter and on our website.
We look forward to having our supporters drop by
for a visit! Please keep us in your prayers as we make
this transition.
The Watoto Children’s Choir has just begun
preparation for their 2017 tour. You won’t want to
miss our brand new production that celebrates the
joy of salvation! To book a concert at your church,
please contact our Tour Coordinator, Celeste, by
email at [email protected] or visit our website
www.watoto.com.
BOOK THE CHOIR FOR 2017
Living Hope in 2008 and is now a teacher to the ladies.
“I was in a very poor state, living in a one room house.
One room was everything, the sitting room, bedroom,
bathroom and toilet. Since I came to Christ, He has done
a good work in me. I could not read the Bible or write
when I first came to Living Hope but now I am a teacher.
I am also a leader of my cell (small prayer group).” She
said.
A very energetic and cheerful Jane Nsangi was also
happy to share her testimony of how she was almost
buried alive because she was very sick and thought to
be dead, only to be saved by an unknown gentleman.
“People feared and ran from me. When I came to
Living Hope, I couldn’t even use my legs to push the
sewing machine pedal but now I own my own machine
and the lessons that I learned gave me hope and power.
The people that used to fear me now look at me in
amazement!”
Christine Mugabi then shared a powerful sermon,
which revolved around forgetting the past and not
dwelling on present circumstances but having faith in
God’s ability to turn everything around.
“You are not your situation. Widow is not your name.
Don’t look at your children as orphans, instead count
yourself blessed to raise God’s children. God’s word says
dare to start dreaming again. God wants to do a lot in
our lives. There is no age limit for you to learn new things
so dream big.” She said.
Angella Kimuli, the Production Coordinator at Living
Hope also reminded the women to keep testifying
wherever they go so that those around them will be
encouraged. She also encouraged the new ladies to fulfill
their purpose to finish the course because then they will
have even stronger testimonies.
“When things get hard, turn nowhere else but to
God. It’s after you remain steadfast that you can give a
testimony.” She said.
The women were then able to let loose and have some
fun competing in a number of activities that included
quizzes, push-ups, dancing and singing competitions.
Living Hope started in 2008 with 2,100 women. In 2013
and 2014, we had additional intakes of 500 women each
year. In a bid to reduce the number of vulnerable women
in Uganda, we continue to bring in women. This year
500 new women have come into the program! We hope
that through Living Hope, their lives and those of their
children will be transformed.
Julius is a 24-year-old pursuing a bachelor’s degree
in development studies at Uganda Christian University.
At the end of the course he hopes to be a development
practitioner majoring in urban planning.
“I believe that the biggest hindrance to development is
poor monitoring and evaluation of projects in Uganda.
With the integrity and morals that have been instilled in
me, I know that I will be able to make the necessary reports
and thus ensure that work is done correctly and at the right
time, ” says Julius.
Besides wanting to make the city and nation better, Julius
has always had a passion for sports, often officiating soccer
matches on the Watoto villages. His love for sports has seen
him acquire several certificates in sports courses in pursuit
of becoming a professional soccer coach and referee.
“I have always admired Howard Webb and want to do
as good as he did when he was a referee and coach at
Manchester United. I believe that with great training I will
be able to acquire the necessary skill and knowledge to
become better. After University I dream of going for a
professional course in soccer management,” he says. Julius