Day 12 - Saturday 8 August

Today was a fitting end to our work in Uganda.

We were treated to lunch at two Watoto households where we met kids and house mothers who are currently living at a Watoto village, and saw what would be the end product of the house that we have built. As has been the case throughout the trip, the kids were excited to tell us about their lives, showing us their drawings and telling us about their favourite soccer stars. After experiencing the conditions of the M-LISADA and Mercy Orphanages yesterday, it was impressive to see the life that Watoto has created for these kids, with facilities and support close by to give them opportunities that many Ugandan orphans could not even imagine.

After lunch, we played backyard cricket and a soccer version of Piggy-in-the-Middle with the kids and gave them some Australiana gifts which they wore proudly for the rest of the afternoon.

We ended the day with a service at the Watoto Church and a dinner hosted by Watoto to thank us for our building efforts.

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