This painting is created by David Peter, who was rescued in 2023.
David Peter was an orphan, living with his aunty and uncle who one day accused him of using witchcraft to poison their food. They kicked him out of the house and he was tortured by local community member who used a hammer to break his bones. His two knee joints were broken and his front teeth was removed with a plier.
We rescued him before he was killed and was taken to Land of Hope by David Emmanuel Umem and our team.
Even though he had to go through a lot of surgeries, he has already developed so much both mentally and physically. He is really enjoying life at Land of Hope surrounded by much love and care. When he comes home from school, he loves to paint with the other children in art class, and he has also learned to play the piano.
Children’s art
Art plays an important role in the children’s development and healing process, as it enables them to express past traumas, while also giving room for creative expressions of ideas and dreams for the present and future.
As one of our children (Joy) once told Anja in art class: ”I feel free when I paint”.
When you purchase a painting created by the children at Land of Hope, you give them a voice in the world that once rejected them. Your support not only heals their wounds, but it also gives them a feeling of being worthy and loved.
All the money from the sale of the children’s art goes entirely to Land of Hope.




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