A Living Alternative

These words, spoken by a young girl in the devastated region of northern Uganda, may seem like simple wisdom to us. Of course they can do good things. And yet, among a people who suffer the despairing uncertainty that comes with war and in a culture where such atrocities leave the stigma of a curse, they are words of fierce hope.

"War Dance" is an Academy award nominated documentary that tells the powerful story of a small primary school from a refugee community in the warzone who qualified to compete in the national music championships. Fueled by their love and commitment for their homeland, they sing and dance with a passion that is unparalleled. It is a story that will leave you changed forever.

As many of you know, we have been working in communities in Uganda for several years- advocating, fundraising, sending relief teams, etc. While great progress in being made to achieve peace in the north, the region- the nation- faces decades of grueling effort to heal and rebuild. The stories told in this film are like the many we have heard in our work over the last several years, stories so terrible that they resist the imagination. And yet, through the beauty of dance and song, there is genuine hope.

I highly recommend that you purchase this film- not rent, buy!- today. It is an important story. I also hope it will encourage you to get involved.