Vision
We envision a Northern Uganda in which every child born of war is, not just surviving, but thriving, empowered with healing, resilience, justice, skills and equal opportunities, to build an inclusive, poverty-free future for all.
Mission
We empower and uplift children born of war through comprehensive support, education, and advocacy that fosters healing, resilience, and opportunity. Using arts-based approaches, storytelling, and creative expression—strengthened by strategic partnerships—we promote gender equality, youth inclusion, menstrual health dignity, sustainable livelihoods, and pathways out of poverty, building a more just and inclusive society.
Our Team
Our Founder
Okot Moses is a youth leader, researcher, and documentarian and proudly a child born of war committed to advancing justice, dignity, and opportunity for children born of war and post-conflict communities in Northern Uganda. His lived experience shapes his leadership, grounding his work in authenticity, resilience, and survivor-informed advocacy.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Management, equipping him with expertise in governance, public policy, and community development.
Moses is the Founder and Team Leader of Youth Advocacy Network Uganda established in 2022 as a youth-led platform amplifying the voices of children born of war and other marginalized young people. Under his leadership, the organization integrates arts-based innovation and community research including DocuDance, storytelling through tapestry, art therapy workshops, and digital advocacy to promote healing, restorative justice, leadership development, and access to reparative pathways.
Through courage, creativity, and community-driven action, Moses continues to build safe spaces for dialogue, strengthen youth leadership, and champion lasting social change.
Born of War
Atala Beatrice Mercy is a dedicated law student and advocate based in Gulu, Uganda. With five years of experience in advocacy, community engagement, social work, and access to justice for victims of the LRA war, she has been mentored by the Women Advocacy Network as an activist. She volunteered with the organization before becoming an advisor to its brainchild, the Youth Advocacy Network Uganda, since its formation in 2022.
As a survivor herself, Atala Mercy actively engages in sessions aimed at bringing positive change to the lives of post-conflict victims and channeling reparations their way. Passionate about helping the world heal and become a better place, she is committed to contributing toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
In her free time, Atala enjoys writing and reading, swimming, travelling, watching movies, and acting. She loves connecting with others and collaborating on initiatives for social justice and community development and youth empowerment.