Why I’m a Donor
Meg started making films for National Geographic, Discovery and PBS. During one project, a psychiatrist told her that people’s heart rates and blood pressure dropped when they talked to pets.
Defying All Odds: Lillian & Maria
In January 1996, when Lillian was only 11 years old, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted her. She was taken to Sudan at the height of the war.
Caregiver of Dogs: Francis & Tommy
When Francis was only eight years old, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted him from his home, where he was with his parents.
Home Again: Evaline & Peyot
When Evaline reflects on the Comfort Dog Project, she speaks of it as the place where her life began again.
Video: NTVUganda Story
From public sector challenges to personal stories of resilience, one initiative is helping trauma survivors reclaim hope.
Video: Dogs Helping War Survivors
The Comfort Dog Project in Uganda has retrained street dogs so that they can act as therapy dogs for war trauma victims.