INNOCENT: THE BOOK

Innocent: A Spirit of Resilience is the true story of Opwonya Innocent. He was given the name Innocent at birth, as names in his culture are selected based on what the parents are facing at the time of the birth. When Innocent was born, his father was in prison for being wrongfully accused of being a spy for the rebel army. In open and honest detail, Innocent shares his life story in the book, from growing up in fear of the war, to being forced to fight in it, his eventual escape, the healing process, rare opportunities to access education, to growing in countless ways and ultimately securing a job with a non-profit through which he was able to guide and mentor children dealing with much of the same hardship he faced. Currently, Innocent is in graduate school in Germany, studying economic policy, with plans to return to Uganda with additional skills and tools for positive change.