Simco

Simco

Simco ran to safety when ISIS attacked his village. When his father heard what was happening, he tried to go and save them but was killed in the process. Simco felt a lot of shame and loneliness, but after participating in the Heroes Journey, he has found ways to combat shame and overcome what he has faced! Simco is a hero!

Divna

Divna

Divna felt scared and overwhelmed by all the uncertainty surrounding her. She couldn’t even imagine a normal life anymore, and was trapped in her own thoughts of what might come next. But After attending the GROW program, Divna has realized how important hope is!

Daryna

Daryna

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

Rawan

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!

Jamilla

Jamilla

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

Aliyah

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 Tutapona’s GROW program, she has learned ways to cope with her emotions, and has built a community of people she trusts and can talk to.

Zerin

Zerin

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

Bol

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!

Samuel

Samuel

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

Sirvan

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

Amira

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

Eylo

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.