Compassion for a better tomorrow
WATO International Uganda is an NGO rooted with an aim to reach out to the women and other penurious groups for their spiritual, social-economic emancipation.
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WATO International Uganda is an NGO rooted with an aim to reach out to the women and other penurious groups for their spiritual, social-economic emancipation.
// ABOUT US
Our vision is to make the world a better place to be home for everyone.
Who We Are
We are an NGO, officially registered under the Republic of Uganda’s NGO Registration Act, Cap. 113. It focuses on initiating projects to enhance youth and women’s skills, promote gender balance, uphold women’s values, support the underprivileged, and conduct social research and studies.
Who We Are
Mission
To give hope to lives by reaching the poorest communities, promoting equality for all regardless of gender, religion, and race, teaching people how to advance in the business world, and supporting professional growth and leadership for youths and women.
Mission
Objectives
We empower marginalized Ugandan youths and women through skills training, vocational education, and economic initiatives to eradicate poverty. Also, we promote gender equality, women’s rights, and youth development via workshops, advocacy, and health programs to reduce maternal mortality.
Objectives
// WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You can help lots of people by donating little.
Healthy Food
Chronic food insecurity is often caused by drought, poor soil fertility, and reliance on rain-fed agriculture, leading to malnutrition, particularly among children.
A $10 donation feeds 5 people for 3 days with nutritious meals. It can also buy seeds for a family garden thereby reducing food insecurity in communities.
Clean Water
Water scarcity contributes to health issues like waterborne diseases and malnutrition, necessitating our interventions to provide clean water and sustainable solutions.
A $10 donation funds water filters, providing safe drinking water for a family, reducing waterborne diseases in hard-to-reach places in Uganda.
Education
Low literacy rates and limited educational infrastructure in hinder child and youth empowerment and economic development, particularly for girls.
A $10 donation funds a child’s school supplies such as notebooks, rulers, erasers, pens/pencils, etc, for 3–4 months, reducing dropout rates.
Medical Care
Residents living in areas with poor health infrastructure, and yet far from them, are victims of high infant mortality and disease prevalence.
A $10 donation supports mobile clinics, training health workers, purchasing menstrual pads, delivering vaccinations and basic care in remote villages.
Make a $10 donation
Every donation is allocated directly to meaningful causes with complete accountability. We ensure funds are used efficiently to maximize impact. Your support truly makes a difference.
"The Karamoja region is predominated by the huge semi-arid plains of its center, where rainfall is seasonal, unpredictable, and too often sparse. We distributed maize flour, beans, sugar, milk powder, soap, matooke and mosquito nets. The 600 families we reached represent 12% of our target population, which serves as an evidence for the raising progress."
– Founder (WATO International)
Picture taken during an outreach where we distributed food, scholarstic materials, hygiene kits for girls and women, and much more.
// WHAT WE DO
Making a difference in lives of those who need it most.
Empowerment and Skills Development
WATO organizes training workshops to promote economic empowerment for women, such as mechanical and electrical engineering, driving, and information technology, aiming to reduce poverty.
Gender Equality Advocacy
The organization conducts campaigns to promote gender balance, fight gender-based violence, and teach men about women’s values and respect to foster social harmony
Education and Livelihood Projects
WATO establishes projects, including demonstrations and sensitization campaigns, to enhance education and livelihoods, with a focus on girl-child for those from poor backgrounds.
Join us in addressing a diverse range of issues, including education, healthcare, economic empowerment, community development, and emergency relief.
The organization implements programs for social and economic change by providing safe water, sanitation, and classrooms for war and disaster-affected Ugandan communities. It supplies food, shelter, and healthcare to refugees in resettlement camps. The organization also promotes gender equality, combats gender-based and domestic violence, and empowers women to foster social harmony in the African region.
// HOW CAN YOU HELP?
It's very simple - here's how you can help us empower change, and give hope and support.
WATO International Uganda is more than just a charity organization; it’s a movement fueled by compassion and a vision of a better world. Our initiatives have transformed thousands of lives through education, healthcare, and relief efforts. Every project we undertake is focused on creating lasting, meaningful change.
Become A Volunteer
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Make Donation
Your donation doesn’t sit idle – it goes straight into action. Your support helps us respond effectively in underserved communities
Become A Partner
Partnerships are the foundation that allows our mission to grow – giving us the stability to plan ahead and invest in long-term solutions.
Picture taken during a graduation event with students sponsored and supported by Wato International Organization.
// OUR WORK
Real people, real stories - creating a tangible difference one life at a time.
We have transformed lives by empowering women and youth. We’ve uplifted vulnerable groups, reduced poverty, and fostered self-reliance, creating lasting social and economic change in Uganda.
// YOUR IMPACT
Every time you give, you’re not just donating money - you’re investing in change.
We partner with communities to identify real needs and sustainable strategies. Your donations allow us to provide training, tools, and resources so that individuals can take control of their own futures. Whether it’s through microloans for small businesses, educational scholarships, or skills training for women, your gift empowers people—not just for today, but for life.
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