To give an idea of the complexity of some cases, we present this family which fled Congo in 2008. The dad had a successful business in his village but someone became jealous and, with the right connections, was able to send local militia to pay a visit. The soldiers beat the husband and then repeatedly raped the wife forcing the husband to watch. Other soldiers raped the eldest daughter, threatening her to not tell mom or dad. They were ejected from the home. The U.N. rescued the family and transported them to Nakivale Refugee Settlement where the dad built a house. Today, the husband is still ashamed to be with his wife. The daughter had a child from the rape attack, a young boy who is not really welcome in the family as he is a living reminder of the horror they endured. Other children have health issues.  Everyone is struggling with PTSD.

Over a period of one year of weekly visits and therapy with individuals and as a family, HPA's psychiatrist Dr. Bapolice reports progress is being made. When we visited, the family welcomed us into their home. They offered tea. They were able to share their stories without tears, which is a sign of healing. We were able to offer assistance to a younger daughter who is struggling with a leg injury. Afterward, the team shared the view that these are strong people with good values and hope for a good life, yet are being hindered by lack of resources and the rules of the camp. Dr. Bapolice said "Their hope and ours as well is to some day see them as an intact family, able to move out of the camp and become self-supporting. I believe these ones will make it."