Today is Red Hand Day - an international day set aside each year to raise awareness and support to fully end the terrible use of child soldiers in armed conflicts worldwide. As a vocal leader based in Germany, Innocent describes his experience as a child soldier in northern Uganda: “I was able to escape and was included in a program with World Vision. Now I have completed graduate studies in economics in Germany and work for World Vision. I also wish these opportunities for all children who are still being abused as soldiers today.” Together with Innocent and other partner organizations, World Vision Deutschland is committed to child rights today and every other day of the year. World Vision Germany works across the world to assist former child soldiers and help them realize a better path through apprenticeships.![]()
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Laliya Primary School has new books! Thanks to Innocent’s fundraising effort, the library of his childhood school has been successfully replenished and the students no longer need to share books at 5-6 students per book. Special thanks to all who contributed! This project will have both an immediate and a lasting positive impact in the lives of so many children in Northern Uganda. 💜![]()
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The fundraiser goal has been reached! Innocent did an amazing job rallying support for Laliya Primary School, which will now be able to purchase books for its library. Thanks to all who contributed!![]()
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Said Innocent of this achievement:![]()
“Exactly a month ago I opened a fundraiser to support restock Laliya PS library. I had no idea what I was getting myself into except the amazing feeling to do something bigger than myself and that's giving back to the community that gave me everything they possibly could to get me where I am today. ![]()
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Today I would like to let you know that we achieved our goal. Big thanks to my grandparents-in-law who matched the donation and to every single one of you who supported this movement. I did say I wanted to close this in three days but I've decided not to. Laliya PS is far from established thus I shall leave this fundraiser open for whoever would wish to support on other grounds.![]()
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Classroom windows still needs repair, kids can't afford the €50 per semester for their tuition, kids still go hungry throughout the school days and so much. 150€ is all it takes to sponsor yearly school dues for a pupil at Laliya primary school, please look into this.”
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Opwonya Innocent New books for Laliya Primary Schools Join me in celebrating my 30th birthday by supporting the books drive for Laliya Primary school located
Happy 30th Birthday, dear Innocent!![]()
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You have lived many lives in your 30 years, all of them guided by your signature selflessness, resilience and love. Thank you for inspiring countless people by who you are and all you do! The world is infinitely better with you in it.![]()
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Pictured here caring for baby chickens as part of a project he organized to provide job skills to street children in Gulu earlier this year.![]()
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Innocent is still raising money to restock the library shelves at his childhood school, Laliya Primary. Will you please help him bring a better education to the children? Thank you!![]()
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With his 30th birthday just days away, many would be focused on planning their own party. Instead, Opwonya Innocent is leading an effort to restock the depleted school library at the school he attended as a child, Laliya Primary School. Innocent is on a journey to raise €1,000, so the students no longer have to share books at 5-6 students per book, giving them an opportunity for far greater learning and a brighter future. Thank you for your support of this important cause!
Click here to support New books for Laliya Primary Schools organized by Opwonya Innocent
www.gofundme.com
Opwonya Innocent New books for Laliya Primary Schools Join me in celebrating my 30th birthday by supporting the books drive for Laliya Primary school located