Kampala, Uganda, 12th March 2012 – On Monday 5th March 2012, a documentary
highlighting the atrocities committed at the hand of rebel leader Joseph Kony and his
Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) was released. The conflict highlighted in this documentary has devastated northern Uganda for decades.
In the past six years, the situation has changed. Children are no longer being
abducted in Uganda. Peace and stability has returned, and Gulu is now the second
fastest growing community in Uganda. The community is generally focused on
restoration and transformation for a better nation.
Kony continues to operate in the Congo and Central African Republic.
At Watoto, we believe that the church is the only real solution to true individual and
community transformation.
Watoto is dedicated to the plight of the former child soldier and the war-torn
community of northern Ugandan every day. Watoto is actively involved in bringing
healing and life to all those affected by this senseless civil war.
About Watoto’s Project Gulu
Watoto provides trauma rehabilitation to former child soldiers and the war-effected
community of northern Uganda at large. Medical intervention is given including
access to HIV medication and treatment.
Watoto has also built a children’s village so that orphaned and vulnerable children
can grow up in a loving, family environment. Baby Watoto Gulu was established to
care for orphaned and vulnerable infants.
Watoto also provides education, specifically vocational and technical, for the many
young adults who have missed the opportunity of receiving an education.
Through Watoto’s Living Hope initiative, vulnerable women, most of whom are HIV+
and returnees from abduction by the rebel army, are empowered and restored to a
place where they have dignity, value and worth. Under Living Hope, Watoto also
provides opportunities for reconstructive surgery to mutilated women.
In addition, Watoto is committed to working alongside the local government to make
northern Uganda livable again. Architectural plans have been developed to transform
the cityscape in the hopes that change in community will be sustainable.
More detailed information about Watoto and Project Gulu is available at
www.watoto.com/projectgulu.
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