We are Hiring two interns! Apply by 5th January 2023

We’re hiring for two separate internships, one in Gulu and one based remotely. Apply to either by January 5th 2023! Peacebuilding and Fundraising Internship, Northern Uganda The Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG), an innovative peacebuilding and development organization that works with former child soldiers and refugees, is seeking an intern to join our team in northernContinue reading “We are Hiring two interns! Apply by 5th January 2023”

Oyet’s village transformation with GRG peer counsellor training.

During the LRA insurgency, Oyet’s village close to Madi Opei was attacked by rebels. Unlike many others, Oyet survived the attack and found refuge in a nearby (IDP) camp. When he returned to his village, his life became marked by trauma and economic hardship. Highly motivated to transform his community, Oyet joined the Yom CwinyContinue reading “Oyet’s village transformation with GRG peer counsellor training.”

“I feel special,” says Betty, former child soldier at 13.

When I travelled to northern Uganda over the summer, a former child soldier named Betty greatly inspired me.  Abducted by the LRA rebels at age 13, Betty was raped before getting her first period. She was forced to be a child soldier and sex slave to a commander for the next 9 years. She finally escaped but hadContinue reading ““I feel special,” says Betty, former child soldier at 13.”

Two exciting internships: Apply by Sept 30

We’re hiring for two separate internships, one in Gulu and one based remotely. Apply to either by September 30! Peacebuilding and fundraising internship with child soldier org, Northern Uganda The Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG), an innovative peacebuilding and development organization that works with former child soldiers and refugees, is seeking an intern to join ourContinue reading “Two exciting internships: Apply by Sept 30”

Joyce, a child soldier at 8: “I finally have a future to look forward to”

When she was eight, Joyce was kidnapped by the LRA rebels, raped, and forced to become a mother at 14. She finally escaped with her daughter but was then shunned by her community for returning with a “rebel” child and threatened to kill her. Traumatized, Joyce stayed awake most nights, both trying to deal withContinue reading “Joyce, a child soldier at 8: “I finally have a future to look forward to””