Atuganile enjoys a light moment in the arms of her foster mother, Christer Mwashusa in Mvula village, Mbeya where they live. Looking on is Atuganile’s foster father, Juma Mbuza. PHOTOS | SYRIACUS BUGUZI
What you need to know:
Being able to raise an extra child and having a well-established home are some of the criteria that social welfare officers use to establish families that are “fit’’ to raise the abandoned babies.
As a newly born baby, Atuganile was fragile when her mother deserted her. Her body immunity was low. Finding her a foster home was crucial in helping her improve her wellbeing.
