Stopping child abandonment in Uganda

 Ewafe Project Update

The Ewafe Project forms part of the 'Protecting' pillar of our Road to Recovery. This is a vital part of our plan and allows us to safeguard vulnerable children in Uganda and provide them a safe and loving home.  

This quarter we have achieved: 

• 5 children, all girls, have been rescued and admitted to the Ewafe home during the quarter
• A total of 45 children (29 boys and 16 girls) are being rehabilitated at the home through counselling
• 5 children have been successfully resettled during the quarter
• Installed electricity at the Ewafe office which will help to improve efficiency 
• Expansion of staff team with the appointment of new assistant house mother 

                                            

 *Wansala and *Najjja's Story 

Brothers *Wansala (10) and *Najja (6) were living on the streets trying to find their parents when a Good Samaritan found them and handed them over to the police. The children were then placed at the Ewafe home in October last year.

               

Brothers *Wansala and *Najja at the Ewafe Project home

Wansala was able to relax into the Ewafe home quickly, helping with the little ones and participating in activities. However, due to his eye problem, Najja found it more difficult and isolated himself from the others. With the help of the Ewafe Project, Najja was able to receive life changing eye treatment and counselling which helped him get comfortable in his new environment. The remainder of his time in the home was spent enjoying activities with his friends and big brother. 

The first attempt made in tracing Wansala and Najja’s family was done in the Bombo District. This was successful due to the help of village elders, who were able to provide our social workers with vital information enabling us to find the brother’s relatives.

The brother's were reunited with their family in January 2021. Wansala and Najja’s grandfather expressed his gratitude for the Ewafe Project and his joy upon seeing his grandsons: “thank you so much for the great work you do for the children because we had lost hope.”

*Wansala and *Najja reunited with their family