Faces Up Uganda

<p>Many young people live in extreme poverty, face violence, which adverse experiences affect their emotional well-being, mental health, thus holding them back from reaching their full potential. We serve children like Mark. In 2019, Mark joined our program. His first drawings were dark scenes of violence, death, and despair. We learned he was a refugee from South Sudan, carrying trauma. We gave him what he needed: space, pencils, and presence. Over time, his draws became positive and hopeful.</p>