Did you know that over 1.4 million children in Uganda live with some form of disability and are often discriminated and marginalized? Children are the future and it is important to address their needs and secure a brighter future for all.
In our pursuit to give back to society, we have partnered with various organizations to help improve the lives of differently-abled children by providing access to their treatment free of cost.
To see this through, we need your help. By simply buying a Lato Help Pack, 100% of the gross proceeds net of taxes from the sale of these packs will go into the treatment of differently abled children.
100% gross proceeds net of taxes from the sale of Lato Help pack will go towards the treatment of the disabled children.
Buy the Pack - Make a Difference
Grab a Lato Help Pack of UHT milk at an affordable price. Every pack sold is one step closer to a brighter future for Uganda’s children
Every Life Matters
Let us be a reason to make them feel cared for. Let us give them a better life because child deserves a good future
Towards a healthier Tomorrow
We plan to continuously work for the betterment of the society in all ways that we can, now and in times to come. We consider this initiative, a stepping stone towards this direction.
How It Works
The first phase will run for six months during which Lato Help packs will be placed and made available at all participating retail outlets.
We target to collect over 1 Billion Ugandan Shillings in 6 months and contribute towards the treatments required
Every child is chosen based on the severity of their condition and their economic background to ensure that the neediest child receives your gift first. To establish this, the parents/guardians will be required to fill in a form detailing their financial background, employment history, education qualification and access to medical facilities. UMC Victoria Hospital Uganda, our healthcare partner, and a key stakeholder in this project will be in charge of setting up camps where the above information will be collected. A committee of Doctors will select the children for the procedure and send its recommendation list to the governing committee for approval.
UMC Hospital has graciously agreed to carry out the treatments at a minimal cost charging only for the use of the theatre, drugs, and consumables including rehabilitation aids and anything that is outsourced without any margin added. The rest i.e. doctors’ consultation, procedure costs, nursing and bed fee will all be complimentary.
Your contribution will go a long way in helping children realize their dreams.
The Selection Process
1. Medical Camp
Medical camps will be set up across Uganda where parents/guardians can bring their children (below the age of 18 years) for a free consultation and registration for the project.
2. Doctors Committee
Based on the information provided, the committee selects the children who are the most in need of treatment and sends the list to the governing committee for approval.
3. The Governing Committee
The list is discussed and approved based on an unbiased unanimous selection process by the Governing Committee.
5. The Treatment
All selected children are referred to the UMC Victoria Hospital where they undergo any necessary procurement and treatment.
6. Clinical follow up
All children will receive post-operative follow-ups and rehabilitation procedures to monitor the progress of the children both at home and the hospital
Beneficiaries
There is nothing more powerful than seeing children smile at the realization of their dreams through our initiative:
36
Number of children treated to date
October 2019
Patient 33
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: October – 2019
Patient 34
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: October – 2019
Patient 35
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: October – 2019
Patient 36
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: October – 2019
September 2019
Patient 29
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: September – 2019
Patient 30
Osteomyelitis
Treatment Started: September – 2019
Patient 31
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: September – 2019
Patient 32
Cerebral Palsy
Treatment Started: September – 2019
March 2019
Patient 20
Swollen bilateral knee joints
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 21
Extra digits in the Right Foot
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 22
Weakness and inability to move
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 23
Deformity in both feet
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 24
Inability to use both the upper and the lower limbs
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 25
Inability to use the Limb
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 26
Inability to use the lower limbs
Treatment Started: March- 2019
Patient 27
Numbness and tingling sensation in the right lower limb
Treatment Started: March – 2019
Patient 28
Inability to use both limbs since birth
Treatment Started: March – 2019
February 2019
Patient 12
Mild fixed flexion deformity
Bilateral knee release
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 13
Rigidity
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 14
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 15
Bilateral TA Lengthening
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 16
Callipers plus Rehab
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 17
Tendon plus Casting – Rehab plus Callipers
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 18
Complete procedure. External Distructors
Treatment Started: February – 2019
Patient 19
tendon plus casting – rehab plus callipers
Treatment Started: February – 2019
November 2018
Patient 5
Bilateral Cerebral Palsy as the primary cause of disability in both legs
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 6
Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) as the cause of complex musculoskeletal abnormality
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 7
Diplegia (bilateral cerebral palsy) as the primary cause of both legs being affected
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 8
Bilateral fixed flexion deformity as the cause of inability to fully straighten the knee
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 9
Diplegia (a form of bilateral cerebral palsy) causing both legs to be affected
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 10
Tight Achilles Tendons, which are the tendons attaching your calf muscles to your heels, may also result in plantar fascia pain
Treatment Started: November – 2018
Patient 11
Quadriplegia (a form of bilateral cerebral palsy), causing both arms and legs are affected.
Treatment Started: November – 2018
October 2018
Patient 1
Cerebral Palsy as the primary cause of disability in both legs
Treatment Started: October – 2018
Patient 2
Cerebral Palsy as the primary cause of disability in both legs
Treatment Started: October – 2018
Patient 3
Cerebral Palsy as the primary cause of disability in left leg
Treatment Started: October – 2018
Patient 4
Quadriplegia, a form of bilateral cerebral palsy as the primary cause of both arms and legs being affected.
Treatment Started: October – 2018
About the Product
About Lato Help Pack
Lato UHT milk in 500ml Fino pack fulfills basic consumer requirements of safety and hygiene at an affordable cost. Meeting the consumer need for long-life milk, the multi-layered pack can be stored in ambient conditions.
The Lato Help pack has a shelf life of 180 days.
Intended Uses
- For consumption as liquid milk, preparation of tea, coffee and milk based beverages.
- Not intended for infant feeding.
Packaging
Lato Help pack comes in 500 ml fino pack made of a seven layer film with polyethylene, aluminum foil and paper board.
Shelf life (500ml)
- 180 Days when sealed and stored at ambient room temperatures away from sunlight in a cool and dry place.
- 4 days once opened, to be refrigerated between 4° C – 6° C.
Composition
| Composition | Per Gram(g) |
| Energy (kJ / Kcal) | 260.1 kJ / 62.2 kCal |
| Fat (%) | 3.7 Min |
| Titratable acidity (as lactic acid) | 0.13 to 0.15 |
| Solid Non Fat (SNF)% | 8.50 Min |
| Density (g/ml) | 1.028 to 1.036 |
Contributors
The Smile on a Child’s face makes it all worth it.
We are obliged and thankful to all our participating partners for contributing towards to this cause in their own unique way.
UMC Victoria Hospital
UMC Victoria Hospital is the proud Healthcare partner handling and conducting all corrective surgeries and treatments to the Children.
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
As the Broadcasting partner, UBC intends to reach out to people across Uganda to come together for this noble cause.
Madhvani Foundation
Madhvani Foundations is one of our packaging partners providing East African Packaging cartons for the Lato Help packs.
NC Bank
One of Uganda’s leading banks with a goal to build prosperity has joined us to contribute financially towards the success of this noble cause and build a better Uganda.
NBS TV
NBS TV is partnering with us to reach out to their audience as the projects calls to action one and all to contribute to the cause.
TetraPak
TetraPak is a world leader in packaging solutions and as the Packaging partner all Lato Help packs are safe to consume and come with an extended shelf life of 180 days that too without refrigeration.
Alliance Media
With its wide coverage across the African continent, Alliance Media are our Advertising partner reaching out to Ugandans through outdoor media solutions.
Graphic System
By joining us as the Print partner, Graphic Systems aims to reach out and increase the visibility to consumers everywhere through their posters and other printed media solutions.
Capital FM
Capital FM joins us as the Radio partner with their tremendous reach to a widespread audience. The radio campaign will play a pivotal role in enlightening the public about the project.
Governance Committe
The governance committee comprises of people with a wide spectrum of experience and expertise. The committee will be overseeing the process for selecting the children as well as ensuring the funds collected are used only for the cause.
Dr. Jolly Zaribwende
Executive Director, DDA Uganda.
Mrs. Drashna Kotecha
Director, Rainbow International School, Uganda
Dr. Charles Ogutu is a certified accountant and is Managing Partner at PKF - Uganda
Dr. Charles Ogutu
Managing Partner - PKF Uganda
Dr. Sarah Zalwango
KCCA Public Health
A Medical Doctor with a Masters of Public Health (MPH) and 17 years of experience in clinical health delivery and public health programming, monitoring, and evaluation.
Dr. Joseph Okware
Commissioner, Health Services - Ministry of Health, Uganda
Emily is a qualified advocate and holds an MBA from the University of Leicester and has 20 years of wide-ranging experience in the financial services sector.
Ms. Emily Gakiza
Partner, Capital Law FirmRetail Partners
Grab a packet and help us lay a better foundation for the future. Remember the price of a Lato Help Pack remains the same across all stores and none of our retailers will be making any profit margin on this pack in the spirit of ensuring all your money goes to the cause.
To buy a Lato Help pack visit any of our partner stores around you:
Get Involved
If you are an individual or a Corporate in Uganda or outside and wish to contribute, kindly reach out to us at [email protected]