Who We Are
Our Community
Toonda is at home in Kyakataama, a small village in western Uganda where the Batoro people of the Toro Kingdom live.
Gallery
Faces of Kyakataama
Village
Our neighbours
Kyakataama, Kabarole District
Children
Kids at the centre
Toonda grounds
Women
Women of the village
Kyakataama
Portrait
Cathrine and Susan
Kyakataama
Celebration
Gathering at Toonda
Community Center
Landscape
Crater lake Nyambuga
With the Rwenzori range beyond
scenery
The hills of Kyakataama
Surrounded by sixty crater lakes
The village of Kyakataama
Toonda is at home in Kyakataama, a small village in western Uganda, about six hours’ drive from the capital Kampala and about 45 minutes away from Fort Portal. This is where the Batoro people of the Toro Kingdom live.
The village nestles on the crater lake Nyambuga with a view of the 5,000m high Rwenzori Mountains. We are surrounded by about 60 other crater lakes as well as the Kibaale National Park.
Kyakataama village has approximately 1,055 inhabitants and is surrounded by five other small communities. Most of the people here live in simple mud huts and are self-sufficient in agriculture. School education is low, but the thirst for knowledge is enormous.
The people of Kyakataama
The inhabitants are mostly Batoro and speak Rutoro. Few speak English; some men can write, as they used to be sent to school preferentially.
Our neighbours are hardworking farmers who mainly grow matooke (green plantains), beans, maize and cassava. They are helpful, calm and friendly people who work hard to increase living standards for their children.
Since sons inherit land, fathers are now also convinced that their daughters should go to school so that they can build their own future.
Come and meet the community
Everyone is welcome at the Community Hub. Reach out if you would like to visit, volunteer or stay.