Our Story

EVOLVING FOR GLOBAL IMPACT

From the heart of Uganda to the world stage. A journey of healing, hope, and restored identity.

2008 - 2024

The Foundation

I Live Again Uganda was born out of the LRA insurgency in Northern Uganda. We established a model of holistic restoration, providing trauma counseling and community development to survivors of war.

  • Trauma Counseling
  • Community Resettlement
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The Mission Expands

In 2025, we recognized that the need for our proven trauma care model extended far beyond Uganda's borders.

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2025 & Beyond

Global Mental Health Alliance

We are taking the DNA of I Live Again Uganda—our heart, our expertise, and our faith—and applying it to a global context. We dream of a world where everyone has healing, hope, and identity.

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Continuing the Legacy

Continuing the work of I Live Again Uganda

While our name and logo have evolved, our commitment to restoring lives remains unchanged. We are proud to continue the work of I Live Again Uganda.

Ruth & Benson Ocen

Ruth & Benson Ocen

Founders

The Visionaries

A Lifetime of Service

Founded in 2008 by Ruth and Benson Ocen, the organization was born out of a deep commitment to serve their community and address the impact of years of war.

What started as a small community-based organization has blossomed into a thriving ministry. Benson, trained by clinical psychologist Dr. Robi Sonderegger, established the trauma counseling foundations that continue to guide the Global Mental Health Alliance today.