(girl 11 yrs.) Born in Kiliba village, Rahama’s mother was killed by soldiers while working in the fields. One year later her father left to join the rebel army. After the war he did not return home. Rahama was left in the care of her grandfather who later died from old age. Rahama is in

(girl 9 yrs.) Born in Kabindula, Eliza’s father was killed by rebel soldiers during an attack on her village. After this traumatic incident her mother became mentally unstable and unable to care for Eliza. Eliza was living with a widow in the village. This woman was HIV positive and very ill.

(boy 8 yrs.) Born in Kabumbe village. After a massacre occurred in Katogota, where they lived, Joseph who was just three years old, was found by fishermen who were camping by the river Ruzizi. Joseph’s history is unknown. He now lives in the care of GRACE MINISTRIES CHILDRENS HOME and is in

(girl 12 yrs.) Born in Misisi village, Nyemya lost both her parents during Makonola tribal conflict. Nyemya does not know anything more about her past. She lived hungry and destitute on the streets until she was found by GRACE MINISTRIES CHILDRENS HOME. Nyemya is in grade 5.

(girl 11 yrs.) Born in Mauranvia village, Riziki’s mother was an alcoholic and her father is unknown. Her mother and two brothers were killed when their village was attacked by rebels. The soldiers kidnapped Riziki and then left her during the night. In the morning she was found by neighbors

(boy 6 yrs.) Born in Kilomoni, Rama’s mother became ill and they went to live with a neighbor whose family lived close to our orphanage. After some time our office was told that Rama’s mother had passed away. It was decided that we should take Rama into the care of GRACE MINISTRIES CHILDRENS

[list type=”check”] ADD_LIST_CONTENT ADD_LIST_CONTENT (boy 9 yrs.) Born in Kolomoni, Diye’s mother died during a gun raid in the jungle by rebels. His father was an alcoholic and could not care for his children. Diye was abandoned and living under the care of their neighbor who

(boy 9 yrs.) Born in Sange village, Kiza’s parents were killed when a petrol tank exploded next to a restaurant they were selling their food in. With no one to care for them Kiza and his sister were left to a life on the streets. They were found destitute and suffering and taken into care by

(girl 7 yrs.) Born in Kilomoni to an unknown father, Ange’s mother earned her living as a prostitute. When Ange was born her mother was unable to feed and care for her and her mother abandoned her. Later news came that her mother had been killed during the war with the rebels. Ange was living