Here at The Sanctaury we support the 'Mother and Child Villages' as well as the 'Homes for Boys' in Gulu, Uganda These homes provide a safe enviroment for the mothers and children who have been victims of the on-going war there a safe place to live and grow. We support this ministry through Hope For The Nations.

The following are some write-ups provided by Hope for the Nations.

Phillip was filled with anger.  He never felt safe and had a hard time fitting in with others.  He always seemed to be waiting for something bad to happen.  All these feelings are typical of someone who has survived the trauma of war.  But when you are 5 yrs old how do you deal with these feelings?

He was born to a  mother who was abducted by LRA Rebels when she was 13 yrs old.  She conceived him while she was being held captive. In his short life he has experienced gun battles, starvation and sickness.  He witnessed many killings.  His mother attempted to escape from the rebels several times, finally succeeding on the third attempt along with her two children.  They found themselves with no where to go.  When she returned home her parents were missing, her father had been murdered by the Rebels.  People didn't want her around because her children were born in the bush, fathered by rebels.

She came to Action International Ministries in 2005 and found help for herself and her children.  She joined the Butterfly club attended Bible studies and accepted Christ into her life. She learned to see her children as a gift from God and love them despite the circumstances of their birth.  She received adult education and skills training.  Her children were able to attend Jesus the Good Shepherd Nursery School at Village of Hope in Gulu.

When Phillip first came to class he was wild and uncontrollable.  He brought sharp objects to school and threatened other children. His teachers were patient and kind with him, showing him the love of Jesus.  Many people started to pray for Phillip. Through the love and patience of his teachers, Phillip began to settle down.  He learned that school was a safe place and that his teachers would love him no matter what he did.  By the end of third term his behavior had improved.  He is no longer wild and angry.  She says she can see how God has answered all the prayers for Phillip