Uganda
A twenty-year conflict deprived millions of Ugandans of the chance to work or attend school. But today, hopes for peace bring new opportunities for children like 14-year-old Bosco.
Over the past two decades, Uganda's civil war forced hundreds of thousands of families to flee their homes and way of life — at the zenith of the violence, more than 1.6 million people were displaced. With peace now on the horizon, Mercy Corps is helping them on their road home through agricultural and economic programs that rebuild villages and lives.
Special Report: Generations of Displacement ›
Peace Through Forgiveness ›
In a modest straw-thatched hut in northern Uganda's Pader district, lives one woman whose work — and story — represent great hopes for peace.
Celebrating Peace with Soccer ›
Mercy Corps organized soccer matches in more than a half-dozen countries to celebrate the Sept. 21 International Day of Peace.
Video: Song and Dance Unite a Community ›
Uganda is recovering from almost 20 years of civil war between government forces and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
After Twenty Years, Almost Home ›
John Bosco Akello is an important leader in his village at a time when leadership is vitally important.
Video: Jeremy Barnicle in Uganda ›
Mercy Corps team member Jeremy Barnicle, on the ground in war-torn northern Uganda, thanks donors for their generous support.
Video: Nancy Lindborg in Uganda ›
Mercy Corps President Nancy Lindborg, on the ground in war-torn northern Uganda, thanks donors for their generous support.
Two Voices to Raise Thousands ›
In October 2007, hundreds of voices not only spoke up in support of displaced Ugandan families; they sung out.
First Day of School, At 14 ›
It might look like any other school day for 14-year-old Bosco Odongo, but it's not.
Christine: Someone to Count On ›
Destiny gave Christine Adong the chance to change the lives of her people.
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