A new beginning // Okot Kennedy
Every child abducted by Joseph Kony’s rebel army is robbed of his childhood and a normal life — until he escapes. This is the story of a new beginning. It was around 5 pm on a day in 2002 when the LRA rebels arrived at Kennedy’s homestead. He was only nine years old, sitting with his […]
A new beginning // Ochora Walter
Every child abducted by Joseph Kony’s rebel army is robbed of his childhood and a normal life — until he escapes. This is the story of a new beginning. Almost 10 years after he was abducted into Joseph Kony’s LRA, Ochora Walter is happy to finally be home. The rebel group forced Walter to fight […]
Play Therapy Kits for rescued child soldiers
Children that have been subject to extreme physical and psychological violence at such a young age need special care to overcome their trauma. So this holiday season, we’re celebrating a new kind of gift: Play Therapy Kits for children recovering from the trauma of LRA violence and abduction. It is a huge victory every time […]