Prayer Request: Please Stand With Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage in Prayer
Greetings to you from Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania.
My name is Josephat Kirutu Robogo, Director of Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage / Watoto Wa Africa Ministries. I am writing to you with a humble request—not primarily for financial support, but for something we believe is even more important: prayer.
We are looking for Christian prayer warriors, churches, prayer groups, intercessors and individuals around the world who would be willing to stand with Watoto Wa Africa in prayer.
Watoto Wa Africa was founded in 2000 and officially registered as a Tanzanian NGO in 2006. For more than 25 years, we have cared for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children in Tanzania. We provide a home, food, education, clothing, healthcare, spiritual care and other support to children who have experienced difficult circumstances.
God has carried us through many years, and we have seen His faithfulness again and again. But the needs before us are great, and there are times when we feel that we cannot continue by our own strength.
That is why we are reaching out to the Body of Christ around the world.
We are asking you to consider becoming a Prayer Partner for Watoto Wa Africa.
You do not have to send money. You do not have to travel to Tanzania. You do not have to do anything complicated.
We are simply asking: Would you be willing to remember us before God?
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN
Please pray for the children living under our care.
Pray that God will protect them physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Pray for healing from the painful experiences that some of them have gone through.
Pray for their education, health, friendships and future.
Pray that every child will grow knowing that they are loved, valued and created by God.
Pray that the children will have opportunities to become responsible, independent and productive adults.
Please pray especially for children who are struggling with school, health, emotional difficulties or uncertainty about their future.
PLEASE PRAY FOR FOOD AND DAILY PROVISION
Providing food every day for many children is one of our greatest responsibilities.
Please pray that God will provide enough maize, beans, vegetables, water and other food necessities.
Pray that we will never have to send children to bed hungry.
Pray for God's provision when resources are insufficient and bills are waiting to be paid.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
We are trying to become more sustainable through agriculture.
Please pray for our farm, crops, harvests, workers, seeds, equipment, water and future agricultural development.
Pray that our farm will produce enough food for the children and eventually generate income to help support the orphanage.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR POULTRY PROJECT
We have also developed a poultry project as part of our effort to create sustainable income.
Please pray for the health and growth of the chickens, good management, sufficient feed, protection from disease and good markets.
Pray that this project will become a dependable source of income for Watoto Wa Africa.
PLEASE PRAY FOR EDUCATION
Education is one of our greatest priorities.
Please pray for school fees, uniforms, shoes, books, school bags, educational materials and other requirements.
Pray for the children who are studying at different levels, including primary school, secondary school, special needs education and higher education.
Pray that lack of money will never prevent a child from receiving an education.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Our children's home needs continual maintenance and improvement.
Please pray for our dormitories, roofs, floors, beds, mattresses, mosquito nets, water systems, sanitation facilities and other infrastructure.
Pray that God will provide the resources and people needed to make the children's living environment safe, healthy and comfortable.
PLEASE PRAY FOR WATER
Water is one of our important needs.
Please pray for reliable access to clean and safe water for drinking, cooking, washing and other daily needs.
Pray for our water projects and for the resources necessary to improve our water supply.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR STAFF
Please pray for everyone who works at Watoto Wa Africa.
Pray for our cooks, teachers, social workers, caregivers, farm workers, drivers, guards and everyone who serves the children.
Give them strength, patience, wisdom and compassion.
Pray that our staff will work together in unity and that God will protect them from discouragement and exhaustion.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE LEADERSHIP
Please pray for me, Josephat, and my wife Rosemary as we carry the responsibility of leading Watoto Wa Africa.
There are many decisions to make and many burdens to carry.
Please pray that God will give us wisdom, strength, good health, patience and discernment.
Pray that we will always make decisions that are in the best interests of the children.
Pray for our families and for the personal lives of those serving in this ministry.
Please pray that we will not become discouraged when the needs seem greater than the resources available to us.
PLEASE PRAY FOR FINANCIAL PROVISION
We have many needs and responsibilities, including food, salaries, education, healthcare, water, buildings, transportation and agricultural projects.
Please pray that God will open appropriate doors for financial support.
Pray that God will connect us with trustworthy individuals, churches, foundations, Christian organizations and partners who share our concern for vulnerable children.
Pray not simply for money, but for God's provision and the right partnerships.
PLEASE PRAY FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
We are seeking genuine partnerships with Christian organizations, churches, foundations and individuals in different countries.
Please pray that God will connect Watoto Wa Africa with people who understand our mission and are willing to walk with us for the long term.
Pray for doors to open in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Australia and other parts of the world.
Pray that the Lord will bring the right people—not simply many people, but the people He has prepared to stand with this ministry.
PLEASE PRAY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS
We would like more Christian volunteers and visitors to come to Tanzania, serve alongside us, learn about our work and encourage the children.
Please pray for people who can contribute their time, skills, love and experience.
Pray that every volunteer who comes to Watoto Wa Africa will be a blessing to the children and will return home with a deeper understanding of God's work in Africa.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Please pray for the community around Watoto Wa Africa and for vulnerable children throughout Tanzania.
Pray for families experiencing poverty, children without adequate care, young people without opportunities and communities struggling with basic needs.
Pray that God will use Watoto Wa Africa not only to care for children but also to bring hope and positive change to the surrounding community.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, PLEASE PRAY THAT GOD WILL GUIDE US
We do not want to build this ministry simply according to our own plans.
We want to know God's direction.
Please pray that God will show us what we should do, what we should stop doing, where we should invest our efforts and which partnerships we should pursue.
Pray for wisdom to recognize the doors God is opening and courage to walk through them.
WOULD YOU STAND WITH US?
We are asking prayer warriors around the world to consider becoming part of our prayer family.
You could pray for us once a week, once a month, or whenever the Lord brings Watoto Wa Africa to your heart.
If you have a church prayer group, intercessory ministry, missionary prayer group or Christian fellowship, we would be grateful if you would consider sharing our prayer needs with them.
We would also be happy to send you an updated list of prayer requests and testimonies of answered prayer so that you can continue praying with us.
We believe that distance does not prevent God's people from standing together.
We are in Tanzania, but our brothers and sisters in Christ are all over the world.
"One can chase a thousand, and two can put ten thousand to flight." — Deuteronomy 32:30
We believe that prayer can change circumstances, strengthen people, open doors and give us courage to continue serving.
Please pray for Watoto Wa Africa.
Please pray for the children.
Please pray for our staff and leadership.
Please pray for God's provision.
And above all, please pray that God's will be done through this ministry.
If you are willing to stand with us in prayer, please let us know. We would be deeply encouraged to know that there are brothers and sisters around the world remembering Watoto Wa Africa before the Lord.
May God bless you, your families, your churches and your ministries.
With gratitude and prayers,
Josephat Kirutu Robogo
Director
Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage / Watoto Wa Africa Ministries
Mwanza, Tanzania