About Us
Our Story, Vision, and Team – Learn about our journey and the people behind our mission
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.
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.
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.
Empowerment
Equipping children with education, skills, and mentorship to transform society.
Restoration
Rebuilding broken lives, families, and communities.
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
