Occupational Therapy in Watoto, Uganda
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Hi friends!
From October 2023 I will be spending 6 months volunteering as an Occupational Therapist for a charity called Watoto in Uganda.
Earlier this year I completed a two month university placement at Watoto and totally fell in love with the country, culture, people and work that Watoto does. Now that I’m just about to qualify I strongly feel God is calling me to go back to Uganda and work alongside the amazing Watoto Clinic.
I will be working full time, but as an unpaid volunteer due to funding. I would love it if you would consider sponsoring me to go out and work there. Any donation no matter how small is a blessing.
What is Watoto?
- Christian Charity
- Based in Uganda and South Sudan
- Supports 3,000 vulnerable, orphaned or abandoned children
- Mission statement: celebrate Christ and care for the community
What is Occupational Therapy?
- Supports people with disabilities or additional needs to be independent
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Learning disabilities
- Uganda has a lack of OTs!
What is my link with Watoto?
- Completed two month university placement at their medical clinic
- Provided wheelchairs to children with cerebral palsy
- Supported young girls with trauma
- School based adaptations for children with autism and ADHD
What will the money be spent on?
- Flights and VISA
- Accommodation
- Food and daily living expenses
- Small leisure activities
- Continue my monthly charity donations
Why do I feel led to go?
- ‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ – Jeremiah 29:11
- “But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.” – 1 Samuel 12:24
Here’s a video explaining Watoto and the work they do:
Thank you!
Love, Issy
Organizer
Issy Bennett
Organizer
England