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
Month: December 2008
The Latest from Kampala
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
Fidel’s Story and the Beginning of Boi 2 Buk
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