Watoto Wa Africa
Program Manager: Josephat Kirutu Robogo
Mission: The mission of Watoto Wa Africa is to improve the welfare of vulnerable orphaned and street children and to provide for their basic needs (shelter, food, clothing, education, medical care, etc.) in a safe environment where they can develop to reach their full potential.
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Program Description: The primary focus of Watoto Wa Africa is caring for orphaned and other vulnerable children. As of January 2023, its orphanage was home to 86 orphans and street children.
Watoto Wa Africa hopes to provide these children with a chance of a bright future and is dedicated to children protection and development in the belief that all children should have the right to develop intellectually, emotionally and spiritually, as well as to play and have a fun, safe childhood.
Current Needs
To improve the living conditions at the dormitories through the procurement of mattresses, general repairs of the beds, making of new beds and purchasing of bed linens and mosquito nets to benefit 86 children.
Latest News/Blogs
Where Poverty Closes Doors, Education Opens Them
For millions of children in Chad, education remains a distant dream rather than a guaranteed right. Poverty, gender inequality, limited educational resources and a shortage of adequately trained teachers prevent far too many young people, especially girls, from...
Precious’s Dream of Becoming a Teacher Is Within Reach
Bread and Water for Africa® implements education initiatives across various sub-Saharan countries, with a significant focus on Zimbabwe. Among the beneficiaries of these programs is Precious, a student whose experience exemplifies the importance of providing...
Transforming Lives Through Education: Joel Riallah’s Journey
Joel Riallah is a student from Chad who has been sponsored for many years through the Bread and Water for Africa® School Fee Support Program, managed by the Hope International Foundation (HIF). He shared with us that after completing his secondary education, he was...