Two Teachers Busted, 9 Children Safe
Did you know that more than 90% of child sexual violence cases involve someone the child or their family knows and trusts? This is a sobering reality both in the U.S. and Uganda.
Tag: Rescued
Helping Kids Get Their Day in Court!
The journey toward justice in Uganda is fraught with challenges. In addition to rampant corruption, families often try to negotiate settlements privately, outside of the courts and the public’s eyes – a practice that denies victims the justice they deserve and puts countless other children at risk of becoming a predator’s next victim. We’re changing that.
12-year-old safe from gang member
12-year-old Zuri* lived in constant fear. In her Ugandan community, she became the target of an older cousin who was part of a notorious gang. Repeatedly abused and threatened, Zuri finally found the courage to speak out. But her bravery came at a terrible cost.
Her cousin and his gang members threatened her and those trying to protect her. Terrified, her father disappeared into hiding. The local CPS officer faced relentless death threats. Even the police were threatened. Zuri stood alone, against a tide of terror.
But thanks to the compassion and generosity of supporters like you, Rescue One More was able to intervene:
- We swiftly relocated Zuri to one of our safe shelters where she received comprehensive care and trauma counseling
- Our Community Action Team (CAT) worked together to arrest the perpetrator and shield her family and other community members from the threats of angry gang members
- The CAT built a robust legal case resulting in the case being committed to the high court
We are excited to announce that after a year of counseling and care in one of our safe houses, Zuri was able to be resettled with her grandmother in another town. Today, she’s safe, surrounded by family. She and her grandmother receive ongoing psychosocial support and Christian counseling from our social workers and counselors who check in on her regularly.
When it’s time for her court hearing, Zuri, her grandmother, and key witnesses will be prepped and accompanied in court. The proceedings will be explained and or social workers will ensure Zuri feels safe and informed.
Zuri is one of 136 children who’ve been rescued from dangerous situations since we launched in March of 2021. But countless others still need our help.
Together, we can bring safety, justice, and healing to more communities and children like Zuri.
*Not her real name.
What it Means to Carry Her Cross
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to carry my cross. We know why Jesus carried his, but what did he mean when he said that to follow him, we must take up our own cross?
On our knees: Introducing our first rescue.
We want to introduce you to the first child we rescued. Meet 9-year-old Flora*. Flora is a fun-loving, precocious, and energetic child. You’d never know from meeting her that she’d experienced a brutal attack.
He escaped from jail to exact revenge. Here’s what happened next.
Right now, children’s lives are in danger. Girls who’ve reported cases of abuse or escaped trafficking are living in fear for their lives.
Girls like 5-year-old Tisha* who was being abused in her home by a family member.
She was collecting water when he attacked. Now he’s behind bars!
Earlier this month (April 2022), a child rapist was arrested in Mukono, Uganda, a bustling town on the outskirts of the capital city, Kampala. Like a predator, he laid in wait to pounce on the next innocent, defenseless, and vulnerable child who wandered across his path.
Macy’s Story: Beauty From Ashes
9 months ago (in August 2021), 13-year-old “Macy”* found herself pregnant after being brutally attacked by a gang. Despite pressure from her family to abort, she decided to keep her baby.
Vanessa’s Story of Hope & Healing
Ten years ago [Oct. 2011], Scott and I walked into a government office in Kampala, Uganda, and saw a little girl sitting quietly in the corner. The little girl, the child protection officer explained, had run away from home after years of sexual abuse. He didn’t know what to do with her because there were no systems in place to help children experiencing abuse.
