About Us - Wolayo Child Restoration

Background

Wolayo is a Ugandan-based non-profit organization founded by Mrs. Cieciora Sheila, a visionary leader whose personal story of resilience and faith inspired her to act. Growing up in Eastern Uganda, an area deeply affected by poverty, Sheila witnessed firsthand the struggles of children and families—broken homes, young girls giving birth before the age of 18, and the absence of father figures.

These circumstances often forced children onto the streets, robbing them of their futures. Out of this burden grew her calling: to light a candle of hope and restore dignity to underprivileged children by creating opportunities for a brighter tomorrow.

"Every child deserves a chance to dream, to hope, and to build a future filled with possibilities. This is not just our mission—it's our calling."

— Mrs. Cieciora Sheila, Founder

Our Vision

A Uganda where every child has the opportunity to thrive—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—regardless of their socio-economic background.

Our Mission

Our mission is to restore hope to underprivileged children in Uganda by breaking the cycle of poverty, nurturing strong values, and mentoring the next generation into responsible and God-centered citizens of society.

Special Focus

Restoring the Boy Child

At Wolayo, we recognize the critical need to restore and empower the boy child in Uganda. In many communities, boys face unique challenges—lack of positive male role models, exposure to violence, early school dropout, and limited opportunities for mentorship. These factors often lead to a cycle of poverty, delinquency, and broken futures.

Our commitment is to break this cycle by providing boys with strong mentorship, faith-based guidance, education, and life skills training. We believe that when boys are nurtured with the right values, discipline, and opportunities, they become responsible fathers, leaders, and pillars of their communities.

Male Mentorship Programs

Connecting boys with positive role models and father figures

Character & Leadership Training

Building integrity, responsibility, and servant leadership

Vocational Skills Development

Equipping boys with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods

"A restored boy child today is a restored family tomorrow."

Core Values

These fundamental principles guide everything we do and shape how we serve the children and communities in Uganda.

Hope

Inspiring belief in a brighter future for every child.

Faith

Building lives on a strong pillar of God's guidance.

Integrity

Acting with honesty, accountability, and compassion.

Restoration

Rebuilding broken lives, families, and communities.

Empowerment

Equipping children with education, skills, and mentorship to transform society.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We approach every child with empathy, understanding, and unconditional love.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our actions.

Community

We believe in the power of community and work together to create lasting change.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to transforming the lives of children in Uganda

Mrs. Cieciora Sheila

Co-Founder and CEO

Visionary leader, child advocate, and faith-driven mentor

Mr. Cieciora Jan Stanislaw

Co-Founder & President

Strategic advisor and supporter of child welfare initiatives

Shakiib Wauyo

Director of Operations

Oversees daily programs, partnerships, and logistics in Uganda