To Be a Man

To Be a Man

Kwame’s Hope*To be a man is to be tough. Strong. Able to withstand all difficulties. A man should never cry.These are the sentiments many young boys in Zimbabwe grow up hearing, so when they fall and scrape their knee, they don’t dare cry. Only girls cry....
A Bridge Away from Bitterness

A Bridge Away from Bitterness

Zoan’s Hope*Zoan was raised under the sound of his father’s curses. Hardly a night would pass without hearing doors slammed or his mother’s muffled crying through the bedroom wall. Zoan’s father was always angry, and his mother always...
It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village*The Ya Bana Village in South Africa is home to over 50 children who have been abandoned or abused by their caretakers, and now live in the custody of the state. The children arrive to the Village brokenhearted, struggling to process the hurt...
Clothed with Compassion

Clothed with Compassion

Mandisa’s Compassion*When an instance of child abuse is discovered, the victims and their caretakers often enter into a long process – getting the child to safety and seeking physical, emotional, economic, social, and legal restoration in the...
Stories of Healing

Stories of Healing

Akello’s Hope*In October of 2023, Akello attended the RiverCross Summit in Uganda. For years, Akello has ministered to hurting people in his community – both with a local foster care organization, and with his church. After seeing success...