overview

Watoto wa Lwanga is a non-profit children's organization created in 1991 by the Brothers of St. Charles Lwanga, a Catholic community initiated in Uganda, whose calling and charism is to offer support and education to children in marginalized communities.

Through establishing schools and rehabilitating street children, Watoto wa Lwanga has transformed the lives of thousands of children in Nairobi's many slums.

our Vision

To enable children to realize their future in an empowered community.

our Mission

Watoto wa Lwanga exists to rehabilitate and develop children in underprivileged circumstances, children from the streets or out of school due to socio-economic and psychological factors.

our Strategy

Watoto wa Lwanga offers primary education and drop-in centers in the sprawling slums of Kibera, Huruma, Eastleigh and Ruai. Various programmes are offered in each center including accelerated education, vocational training, rehabilitation and community interventions based on the Christian values of charity and love.

objectives

to increase awareness of the plight of street children and other children in difficult circumstances;
to re-integrate children with their families when possible;
to offer basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care and both formal and non-formal education to street children and other vulnerable children;
to place street children in relevant institutions when appropriate for the welfare of the child and to oversee their well-being and progress;
to set up an educational center for poor children;
to improve the income generating capacity in target communities; and
to empower the local community through workshops increasing awareness on issues such as HIV/AIDS and children’s rights.