Daryna felt lost in a new city and surroundings after fleeing conflict in her hometown in Ukraine. To make things even harder, she became a first time mother during this period as well. But after attending the GROW program, she feels resilient, and is motivated to work for a future for her family!

Rawan felt ashamed at returning to school after missing several years as he was older than all his peers. He stuggled with feeling angry and defeated. But after attending the GROW program, he is motivated to work for a future for himself and his family, and has learned how to have authentic hope!

Judi had feelings of worthlessness, and even contemplated suicide, until her she heard about Tutapona’s one-on-one support through her children attending the Heroes Journey. She found the strength to continue, and now finds joy in being with her family!

Jamilla felt alone with no where to turn after fleeing from Syria, and losing two of her children. Then one day, Tutapona staff came to visit her in her tent, and invited her to attend a GROW program. She learned about forgiveness, and how that forgiveness can set her free! Now, she feels lighter, happier, and closer to God.

Aliyah felt like she had failed her family when she was unable to provide for them after arriving in Uganda. She began isolating herself, and considered ending her life. After attending the Tutapona’s programming, she has learned ways to cope with her emotions, and has built a community of people she trusts and can talk to.

Revin felt alone, and she didn’t know how to deal with the emotions she was facing. After attending the Heroes Journey, she learned the power of belief, and now she knows the God is always with her, no matter what she is facing! Revin is a hero!

Zerin grew up in the settlement after her family ran for their lives when she was just a baby, but her family continued to suffer while living with her abusive father. Even after he left, they continued to fear, and combat shame. But after attending the Heroes Journey, she learned the power of gratitude, and how it can change her entire life! Zerin is a hero!

Bol came to Uganda alone with his two younger siblings when he was 5 years old, and was responsible for caring for them. He missed his mother, who had to stay behind so much. After participating in the Heroes Journey, Bol has started working towards goals, and learning to be grateful for everything in his life. Bol is a hero!

Jowan started feel afraid and ashamed at a young age. After participating in the Heroes Journey program, he is now excited about life everyday! Jowan is a hero!

Samuel grew up with war all around him. When his family decided to no longer live in fear, they fled to Uganda, but life in the settlement was also hard, and Samuel became angry and violent. Now, he has learned how to forgive, and dreams of finishing school, and becoming a doctor. Samuel is a hero!

Sirvan has had to overcome so many things in his short life - living with a disability, and being displaced twice. After losing all hope, Tutapona staff came to his tent and invited him to the Heroes Journey. He is now excited about his life! Sirvan is a hero!

Amira lives with a rare condition, and because of that she had to leave school. She was aware of people looking at her everywhere she went, and felt so much shame that she stopped leaving her tent. After attending the Heroes Journey, she made friends, feels confident, and learned how to be kind with herself. Amira is a hero!

Eylo was shot while fleeing from ISIS with his family, and although his wound has healed, the side effects remained. When he attended the Heroes Journey program, he learned how to have hope, and how to overcome! He now has real hope for the future, and knows he can rise up to any challenge he faces.

Joyce and her family were terrified, and ran to Uganda to find safety. But what she had been through still appeared in her dreams, and she was struggling. Now, she’s learned a way to overcome hard things, and look at her challenges in a new way.

She overcame her fear and found joy through playing with her friends. All because she found the courage to forgive.

He’s faced enough loss in his 12 years to last him a lifetime. But after hearing the story of Joseph during the Heroes Journey program, he realized that he’s never alone. God is with him!

Janel’s teacher gave her a hard problem. Many of her classmates gave up, but she had hope, and knew that with that, she can overcome anything.

Christine is a primary School Teacher in Adjumani. She notices huge differences in the pupils who have had the chance to take part in the Heroes Journey, including much better academic performances and better interactions with their peers.

Joel and his family came to Uganda to find a future for their young daughters. After participating in our Heroes Journey program, that future seems brighter than ever.