Naguru Reception Center cares for 88 homeless children despite being built for just 35 kids. Esther Nyamahunge runs the facility that houses 61 boys and 27 girls from ages two to 17. The center takes abandoned children, street kids, and those whose parents face jail time. Rotary Club of Kololo built new rooms and a medical clinic for the growing population. Ministry of Gender oversees the temporary shelter for vulnerable young people.
Staff members discharge about 30 children each year and welcome the same number of new arrivals. Some days bring five new children to the overcrowded facility doors. Police brought 43 lost children during one busy day after Martyrs celebrations. Abuse cases and public events create sudden increases at the reception center. Workers struggle to find space for emergency placements throughout busy periods.
Plascon paint company donated 25 million shillings worth of supplies to beautify the buildings. Managing Director Santosh Gumte wants cleaner and more welcoming spaces for resident children. Rotary Club members have supported the center since 1989 through various development projects. Volunteers built walls, dormitories and started dairy programs to improve child nutrition. Christmas parties help children from difficult backgrounds feel loved during holiday seasons.
Staff members discharge about 30 children each year and welcome the same number of new arrivals. Some days bring five new children to the overcrowded facility doors. Police brought 43 lost children during one busy day after Martyrs celebrations. Abuse cases and public events create sudden increases at the reception center. Workers struggle to find space for emergency placements throughout busy periods.
Plascon paint company donated 25 million shillings worth of supplies to beautify the buildings. Managing Director Santosh Gumte wants cleaner and more welcoming spaces for resident children. Rotary Club members have supported the center since 1989 through various development projects. Volunteers built walls, dormitories and started dairy programs to improve child nutrition. Christmas parties help children from difficult backgrounds feel loved during holiday seasons.
