In a powerful gesture of gratitude and solidarity, the communities of Wipolo and Amilobo parishes in Ajan Sub-County, Pader District, officially donated land to TPO Uganda and the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) this March. The donation marks a major milestone in recognition of the organizations’ impactful work in providing psychological and physical rehabilitation, livelihood support, and peacebuilding to survivors of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) war. The ceremony was held during a peacebuilding event that brought together TFV Programme Manager Scott Bartell, TPO Uganda’s Grants and Compliance Manager, local and traditional leaders, and a wide range of community members and stakeholders.

 “This land is a symbol of our appreciation. TPO Uganda and TFV have walked with us through some of our darkest times. Now, we want to support others to heal and find peace, just as we have,” said one of the community elders.

The donation comes under the umbrella of the ‘Provision of Integrated Physical and Psychological Rehabilitation Assistance to War Victims in Northern Uganda’ project. Since its inception in 2015, the project has directly supported over 18,291 individuals, with hundreds of thousands more benefiting indirectly across Northern Uganda. Through counseling, trauma healing, livelihood empowerment, and medical rehabilitation, the initiative has significantly contributed to rebuilding lives and restoring hope. “This is more than land—it is a commitment to peace and a future free from the pain of the past. We are honored by the community’s trust and inspired by their resilience,” said Scott Bartell, TFV Programme Manager. The day was rich with symbols of unity. TPO Uganda staff and project beneficiaries engaged in friendly football matches—a tradition that has become a hallmark of peace and reconciliation efforts. Participants also planted boundary trees to demarcate the land and protect it from future encroachment, signaling a long-term vision of sustainability and community ownership.