Arnold and Judith Nshombo  are Fidel's younger brother and sister.  Arnold is currently 17 and Judith is 19 years old.  They were separated from the family when they were 6 and 8 years old.  Soldiers raided their village in Bukavu, Congo, broke into their home and started assaulting their parents.  An older sister ran out of … Continue reading Nshombos

If you are new to this website, please see "Fidel's History" for the start to this story. Latest update:  Since their reunion the Nshombo family has maintained close contact with us.  Papa Nshombo has created a budget for Fidel that shows the family's food and shelter expenses.  Fidel is planning to pay these going forward, and … Continue reading The Latest from Kampala

An Amazing Journey How does someone survive more than a decade on the run, alone in Africa?  Why should a 12 year old have to spend the next 11 years of his life running from adults who meant to harm him?  How does such a person find the courage to survive and the hope that someday he will … Continue reading Fidel’s Story and the Beginning of Boi 2 Buk