Compassion Stories

Justin came to Village of Hope in 2009. Today, he is a student at Gulu University, who is also working at African Revival and other entrepreneurial businesses. During her last trip to Uganda, Cindy recorded Justin's story. In his own words:

"Before I joined VOH in 2009, I was a despised, broken vessel wherein there was no pleasure. Chaos was the order of the day. Cries and sounds of sorrow were the only voice I could hear in my ear.”

God has used VOH to restore love, joy, hope and peace in my life and family. Looking at the past history of war where I went through terrible moments in life at my early age, it made me look down on my destiny. I saw how people were being slaughtered like chickens even involving family members which broke me physically, spiritually and emotionally. It made me to hold bad things in my heart. I thank God that through VOH, I truly have found joy, love and peace in my heart and have learned to forgive in my life. It has built me to become a young man who teaches the word of God through the inspiration of VOH.

I have learned to set my goals, missions and visions in life which stand as guiding principles. VOH taught me to work with integrity, transparency and many other things. VOH has brought hope to this helpless young boy through their help, support, care, love, provision and other unspeakable words. Only eyes can testify of [the] wonders God has done through VOH."

In a nut shell, VOH has helped me and is still helping me to grow in the way and the fear of God (which is the only way to attain all we want in life) through Bible study and counseling sessions which have a great impact in my life. Glory to God!"