Latif is an eight-year-old boy who was born with a congenital problem called a Colostomy, which is an opening in the large intestine that allows for drainage. This was caused by a blocked anus at birth, which required medical intervention. With the help from Yawe foundation, Latif was able to undergo an operation to correct…
Kugonza Mackline is a 15-year-old girl who suffered a leg injury during birth. Her right leg was pulled badly, resulting in uneven growth. As a result, her right leg does not grow in length, and she walks with a limp. When Mackline was seven months old, she was taken to Kilembe and treated with a…
Gloria, who is now 8 years old, was born prematurely at 7 months and suffered from frequent seizures that delayed her reaching developmental milestones on time. As a result of her condition, she had floppy muscles that made it difficult for her to sit upright or stand. In fact, she was only able to crawl…
Musinguzi Raphael, now 15 years was enrolled in our community home-based health care program in 2013 with inabilities to roll, sit, stand, and walk. Raphael was born normally, at 2 months, and was taken to Kampala by her mother on returning him back at 7 months couldn’t sit or roll by like any other kid….
At YAWE Foundation, we are passionate about harnessing the transformative power of sports and culture to empower the youth. Recently, on May 22, 2021, we hosted an inspiring psychosocial Saturday event that exemplifies our commitment to creating positive change in the lives of young individuals. Belief in the Power of Girl Sports: At YAWE, we…