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the start of
something beautiful

In Northern Uganda, tens of thousands of children have been abducted to serve as soldiers in a brutal 20+ year civil war. Many are now emerging with no home or family awaiting them, as the conflict has forced over 1.6 million Ugandans into overcrowded camps or worse.

At Hope North’s 40-acre campus, displaced children find a new home: education, recreation, vocational training and communal living are the balm to their wounds. Multi-cultural staff create an environment where respect for cultural tradition co-exists with respect for difference. This is the path toward peace-building in Uganda’s North.

  

News:

February 5, 2008
War/Dance nominated for an Academy Award
The Situation in Northern Uganda is finally recieving the attention it deserves, and the stories are being told through a number of books, articles and even major documentary movies. One of those movies, War/Dance - produced by Shine Global- has been nominated for an Academy award.

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Take Action:

The current cease fire keeping peace in Northern Uganda will expire on February 29. If the conflict continues, more children will be caught in the crossfire. But you can help:

Support Uganda Lobby Day
February 24-26, and push the US government to use its influence to support an negotiated settlement. To find out how go to www.ugandalobbyday.org

To get more involved
in US-based advocacy efforts to bring peace to the region, go to www.resolveuganda.org .
To get the latest media reporting and analysis on the conflict, visit the Uganda Conflict Action Network at:
www.ugandacan.org

For additional background of the conflict, and information about other conflicts in the region, go to www.enoughproject.org

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A note from Forest Whitaker


"After visiting Hope North and spending time with its founder Okello Kelo Sam, I was moved to action. Hope North is a much-needed sanctuary for young people whose lives have been stolen by a brutal civil war. More than a safe space, Hope North is about making displaced children whole again – through education, work and recreation in a culturally-rich environment. I am deeply honored to play a role creating opportunities for these terrific kids. I hope you can join in the effort."

– Forest Whitaker

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