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Leaders of Tomorrow Children's Home Watoto*...Then & Now!
*Watoto means Children in Kiswahili, the language widely spoken in east Africa
It is really hard to believe that the majority of these children have been with us here at UAACC for nearly twelve years!! They have now blossomed into intelligent, inquisitive, disciplined youth who have absorbed and continue to learn many skills and mindsets that will surely assist them in life when they are finally on their own, living and working as productive members of their community...where ever in the world that might be! Enjoy some of these glimpses into then and now!
FOCUS ON LEADERS OF TOMORROW...THEN AND NOW! IN THEIR OWN WORDS!
OMARY is a natural leader. He is a good student and an electrical/electronics apprentice to Babu. He expressed some years ago that he aspired to be President one day!
We would not be surprised if he did!
Several years ago Hawa aspired to be a teacher. With one more year of secondary school before she graduates, we will see what
Who would have thought that these girls would still be good friends and sisters after all these years! That's Hawa on the left and Jacki on the right
Halima has always been a hard working girl. It's so hard to imagine that she is a teenager now! At 11 years old Halima wanted to be a doctor. We will see what the future holds for her!
"My name is Jackiline and I am 12 years old. I like to read and I love to dance! When I grow up I want to be a bank clerk."
"My name is Maria. I am 6 years old. I love to play and also to sing. I also want to become a doctor one day!"
Hello! My name is Halima and I am 11 years old. I like to read and play. When I grow up I want to be a doctor!
"My name is Mage and Maria is my sister. I am 6 years old and like to read and write. When I grow up I want to become a teacher. Maybe that is why I like to read and write!"
"My name is Joshua and I am 10 years old. I love to play basketball and when I grow up I want to be a policeman!"
"My name is Hawa and I am 11 years old. I like to read and I also like to play football and sometimes netball too. When I grow up I want to be a teacher."
"My name is Happyness and I am 12 years old. I like to play games on the computer and I like typing also. When I grow up I want to be a scientist. That is why I like to study math and science."
"Hello! My name is Elia and I am 12 years old. I love to play football, I am a musician, dancer, and I also draw. I like all kinds of art! When I grow up I want to be a policeman."
"My name is Miriamu. I am 11 years old and I like to play netball. When I grow up I want to be a doctor."
"My name is Queen and I am 12 years old. I like to play netball and when I grow up I want to be a pilot!"
"Hello my name is Hamisi. I am 12 years old and I like to play basketball. When I grow up I want to become a scientist."
"My name is Baraka. I am 11 years old. I enjoy playing football. When I grow up I want to be president!"
"My name is Winnie and I am 11 years old. I love to play netball and when I grow up, I want to be a teacher."
Hello my name is Ayubu. I am 10 years old and I like to play and to read. When I grow up I want to be a policeman!
"Hello my name is Seleman. I like to play and to read. When I grow up I want to be a pilot."
"My name is Enedi and I am 8 years old. I like sports! I especially like netball and football. When I grow up I want to become a teacher."
"My name is Perisi and Enedi is my sister. I am also 8 years old. I like to read and play football too! When I grow up I want to be a policeman."
"My name is Faraja. I am 9 years old and I like to play, to read, and to write also! When I grow up I want to be a good teacher."
"My name is Joyce. I am 13 years old and when I grow up I want to become a nurse! Netball is my favorite sport that I like to play."