Kelemi* was exhausted. Working as a first responder in the war-torn areas was extremely draining, both physically and emotionally. Every day she listened to people share their traumatic stories. She saw mass graves filled with her own people, and villages burned to the ground. The atrocities she, and many others witnessed are unspeakable. The only way she could cope was to shut down emotionally.
When you provided her with trauma counselling and training, it’s like she came back to life. Kelemi said, “For the last 2 years, I’ve been absent from life. I’m back now, with people enjoying living!”
After witnessing the astounding impact of the biblically-based trauma counselling you provided to other groups, first responders were offered the same training to help them with their challenging roles. People across all religious backgrounds and occupations are learning to bring their pain to the Creator! The need for training is so urgent that church leaders are preparing more workshops already.
Kelemi’s family could see the change in her. Her husband was shocked to see her smiling once again!
After her training, she approached her job in a whole new way. “I arrived at the scene and looked at the surviving victims with love and compassion. Even tears. I’ve never felt that way before.”
During each training session, the church prays diligently. Your project is inspiring amazing transformation! Jesus’ Gospel of peace is changing lives in historically antagonistic regions. Thank you for helping them rebuild spiritually!