Summary

I was kidnapped and forced into becoming a child soldier during the Ethiopian civil war. Enduring relentless violence and witnessing unspeakable horrors, I was captured for two years. After fleeing, I fell into the depths of addiction—drugs, alcohol, and even pornography—leading to gang life and homelessness. In my darkest moments, I found hope at Union Gospel Mission. Through crying out to God and experiencing His transformative love, I was set free. Today, as a pastor, my life stands as a testament to Jesus’ power to deliver and restore even the most broken lives.

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Kidnapped at 15 and used as a child soldier, Jemal has seen a lot in his life. He turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain and eventually wound up on the streets involved in gang life. Homeless and desperate, Jemal went to Union Gospel Mission (UGM) for help.