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Watoto Washibe
Watoto Washibe Program is a vital community initiative in Soweto, providing nutritious meals to children four times a week right outside our offices. We believe that access to consistent, healthy food is crucial for a child's well-being and development, and our program addresses multiple challenges facing the community. By offering meals at our Soweto location, Watoto Washibe ensures that children:
The Feeding Program Holistic Approach
By offering meals at our Soweto location, Watoto Washibe ensures that children:
Stay in School:
The program provides a reliable lunch, encouraging children to remain in school after midday and maximizing their learning time. This helps improve school attendance and academic performance.
Protection:
By providing food in a safe and structured environment, we reduce the risk of children being lured away with food or exploited. This contributes to their overall safety and well-being.
Empower Their Mothers
Knowing their children are receiving nutritious meals frees up mothers' time, allowing them to pursue economic activities and contribute to their families' financial stability. This empowerment strengthens families and the community as a whole.
Avoid Begging
The program provides a reliable source of food, reducing the need for children to run away to the CBD to beg for money. This protects them from the dangers of street life and ensures they have access to consistent nourishment.
