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Jacob's Remarkable Journey to Becoming a Champion for Kids in Hard Places

Having grown up in poverty in Uganda, Jacob Kitonsa has a special understanding of the children he serves as a leader at OneChild

Jacob Kitonsa knows poverty. He lived it growing up in Uganda. Hear his account of how he was inspired to become a leader while being raised by his grandparents, who were small-scale farmers. He learned the importance of education and faith in God. And now he is a Child Champion and a leader in shaping the OneChild programs that serve children globally. You’ll be inspired by his story in this short film.

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