Economic Growth Uganda Project #48609

Reintegration for former child soldiers in Uganda

by Terra Renaissance

Reintegration for former child soldiers in Uganda

Project Report | Jan 31, 2025
Together, We Step into a Bright 2025

By Misa Ito | Member of Advocacy Team

Our Project Manager Shingo Ogawa

Dear Supporters,

As we step into 2025, our hearts are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support. The past year has shown us the extraordinary power of community, and because of you, we’ve made remarkable strides toward our shared mission of transformation.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Let’s dive into what our project manager, Shingo Ogawa has in store for the project’s exciting goals in 2025!

“This year, we aim even higher, guided by four key aspirations:

Deepen Our Field Impact: Your support enables us to create meaningful change where it’s needed most.
Empower Our Team: We are building a workplace where every team member feels valued, inspired, and supported to turn challenges into shared victories.
Engage You, Our Supporters: We want you to feel as connected to the field as we are, celebrating every success together through transparent and heartfelt updates.
Expand Our Reach: By sharing lessons learned and achievements, we aim to inspire trust and amplify our mission’s impact globally.”

Your belief in our mission inspires us daily to push boundaries and create hope where it once seemed impossible.

We’ll resume sharing updates on the projects in a few weeks, so stay tuned!

How You Can Help

Your generosity is the driving force behind our success, and there are many ways to stay involved in 2025:

Be the Change: Your support, no matter the amount, makes an incredible difference. Donate today to help us create lasting impact.
Learn More: Curious about how we’re making a difference? Read our story here (Website) and here (Instagram) and see the impact firsthand.
Join the Movement: Share our mission with your friends, family, and community. Together, we can reach even more people in need!

A Message from Our Project Manager

“In 2005, we took a bold step by starting support for former child soldiers in Uganda. This work has been life-changing, but it is only the beginning. To sustain and expand this vital mission, we need your help.

We truly believe in a world where everyone deserves a secure and sustainable life, even in the face of unimaginable challenges. But to make that vision a reality, we need people like you to stand with us. Whether it’s through a donation, sharing our story, or connecting with others who can help, your support makes the impossible possible.”

(We’ll be posting his full interview on Medium soon—don’t miss it! )

Here’s to another year of making a difference—together.

Warm wishes,
Terra Renaissance

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Dec 29, 2024
The Power of Your Generosity: 2024 in Review

By Misa Ito | Member of Advocacy Team

John Guiding Students in the Art of Sewing

Dear Supporters.

(We sincerely apologize for the error in the previous report update. Please rest assured that we are taking steps to ensure such mistakes do not happen again in the future. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.)

As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with excitement for what’s ahead—and gratitude for everything we’ve achieved together. Before diving into the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come as a community committed to making a difference around the world.

Since 2005, we’ve been transforming lives by supporting the reintegration of former child soldiers, with 251 individuals successfully rebuilding their futures. In March 2024, we took another step forward by launching vocational training for 58 returnees—the 12th batch in our reintegration program.

Our mission is powered by the incredible people we serve—but it’s YOU who make it all possible. Your support helps dreams take flight and creates a safe, welcoming space for those in need. Because of you, we can dream bigger, reach higher, and work harder every day.

Thank you for everything you made happen in 2024.

We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in 2025!

Now, here’s a story that perfectly captures the power of your support:

Meet John (name changed for privacy), one of our amazing success stories. Years ago, John joined our vocational training program for former child soldiers and learned how to sew. He went on to open his own clothing shop—a dream come true!

But John didn’t stop there. Twelve years later, he returned—not as a student, but as a teacher. Now, he trains other former child soldiers, teaching them sewing skills and peacebuilding lessons to help them rebuild their lives.

“I want to help each student in their own way because everyone learns differently,” John says.

John’s journey is just one of the many ways your support changes lives—not just for today, but for generations to come. Together, we’re building a world where everyone has the chance to grow, thrive, and shape their own future.

As we step into 2025, let’s continue this journey together. With your help, we can turn even more challenges into opportunities and more dreams into reality.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to making next year even more impactful—together!

Terra Renaissance

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Dec 29, 2024
The Power of Your Generosity: 2024 in Review

By Misa Ito | Member of Advocacy Team

Children Eagerly Attend UOX Training

Dear Supporters,

As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with excitement for what’s ahead—and gratitude for everything we’ve achieved together. Before diving into the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come as a community committed to making a difference around the world.

In 2024, we expanded our efforts to promote safety and awareness through UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) Avoidance Training in affected areas. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the Hmong people, an ethnic group with limited proficiency in the Lao language, we have been using Kamishibai—a Japanese storytelling technique that uses picture-based narratives—to make UXO training more accessible and engaging. This year, we renewed and updated the stories to enhance understanding, ensuring the training remains impactful. By fostering inclusive learning experiences, we’ve taken a significant step toward creating safer and more resilient communities.

We also launched the second UXO avoidance training for 38 teachers and village coordinators in Pasay District, Sheng Kwang Province. We’re eager to see the lasting impact these dedicated individuals will bring to their communities.

As we step into 2025, let’s continue this journey together. With your help, we can turn even more challenges into opportunities and more dreams into reality.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to making next year even more impactful—together!

Terra Renaissance

Participants Attending UXO Avoidance Training

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