Reviving Hope. Rebuilding Acoli.
After decades of war, displacement and collapse, the Lwo Acoli society stands at a crossroads.
Rocco Paco is a charitable, non-partisan movement dedicated to healing wounds, restoring dignity, and transforming communities into a values-driven, vibrant society once again
About
Rocco Paco
Registered charity in Uganda in 2024, Rocco Paco stands as a response to one of the greatest societal collapses in modern African history. It is a call to action: to heal wounds, restore values, revive education, and rebuild the once-thriving Lwo Acoli society.
In this compelling video, Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, offers a detailed explanation of the origins and motivations behind the Rocco Paco Revival Movement. Speaking with clarity and authority, Justice Owiny-Dollo sheds light on the political, legal, and societal factors that have shaped the movement's development and influence in the region.
Our Vision
A restored, transformed, vibrant, values-based society.
Our Mission
To rebuild, restore and transform the Lwo Acoli society after decades of devastation caused by more than 20 years of war and over two decades of life in camps.
Rocco Paco’s Core Values
The values that particularly inform and govern the outlook , intervention and activities of Rocco Paco are the following:
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Standing firm in truth and honour, even when tested
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Building trust through openness and responsibility in all actions
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Uniting as one people, placing community above self-interest.
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Welcoming every voice, respecting every person equally
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Cultivating the habits that drive progress and lasting change
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Serving with neutrality and fairness, free from division
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Honouring wisdom, education, and the power of ideas to uplift
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Facing hardship with courage and striving beyond limits
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Choosing duty to others over personal gain
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Believing in renewal, guided by spiritual strength and vision for a better future
The Crisis: Too Paco
The LRA war and over twenty years of internment in camps tore through the heart of Acoli society, leaving devastation in its wake.
The moral order that once held the community together collapsed.
Families were broken apart, children robbed of education, and poverty took root as a permanent shadow.
What was once a proud, resilient people sank into despair, their hopes crushed by trauma and loss.
Now is the time to rise, to rebuild, to heal, and to reclaim the future that was stolen
Hard Truths: Stats That Shaped Our Decline
These aren't just statistics, they're testimonies. Each number represents thousands of shattered lives, stolen childhoods, and a community's fight to survive the unthinkable.
1.9M Displaced
Nearly 2 million people ripped from their homes and crammed into overcrowded death camps. An entire population made homeless
66,000+ Children Abducted
Over 66,000 children forcibly torn from families and turned into killers, sex slaves, porters and witnesses to unthinkable horrors
500,000+ Lives Lost
Half a million murdered, starved, or lost to disease. An entire community’s worth of lives extinguished by senseless violence.
41% of Camp Deaths Were Children Under 5
In camps meant for protection, babies and toddlers paid the highest price, nearly half of all deaths
45,000 "Night Commuter"
Every night, 45,000 terrified children walked miles in darkness to sleep on streets, because home wasn't safe
146 Deaths Every Week
At the height of the conflict, 146 people died every week in Northern Uganda ; a death rate three times higher than in post-invasion Iraq
Our Aims & Objectives
The values that particularly inform and govern the outlook , intervention andactivities of Rocco Paco are the following:
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Reviving the timeless foundations that once bound our people together with dignity, pride, and unity.
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Reawakening the spirit of togetherness where no one is left behind and every hand strengthens the other
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Breaking the chains of poverty and creating opportunities for prosperity, self-reliance, and growth.
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Reclaiming Acoli’s legacy of knowledge and excellence to inspire the leaders, innovators, and teachers of tomorrow.
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Guiding our communities from scars of war towards resilience, wholeness, and renewed hope
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Building a culture where responsibility and hard work once again define the path to success
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Strengthening families, nurturing children, and protecting the land that sustains our future.
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Raising principled leaders who serve with integrity, vision, and dedication to the common good
Rocco Paco
Initiatives
Dero Kwan
Dero Kwan is not just a scholarship programme; it is the lifeline of a broken generation.
The war and years in camps left Acoli schools in ruins, generations of children abandoned to hopelessness. The land that once produced Uganda’s brightest leaders now risks becoming a graveyard of wasted potential. With Dero Kwan, we give these children back their future.
Every scholarship rescues a brilliant mind from the cycle of poverty, discipline from despair, and hope from the ashes. Your donation is not just funding education; it is rebuilding a people, restoring dignity, and igniting the light of Acoli’s tomorrow.
In this powerful and thought-provoking address, Dr Ambassador Olara Otunnu, our Co-Chair, delivers a compelling message on the state of education in the Acoli Sub-Region. Drawing on his extensive experience in national and international affairs, Dr Otunnu underscores the urgent need to invest in quality education as a cornerstone for rebuilding, healing, and empowering the Acoli people.
Vision Behind
Dero Kwan
Perennial Crops Programme
Planting coffee, cocoa, cashew, and banana to drive lasting livelihoods, fight poverty, and spark economic renewal
Gurre me Pongdwongo
Planned community gathering to confront Acoli’s collapse and launch a movement of renewal, unity and hope
Re-Greening Acoliland
Large-scale tree planting to restore balance, protect the environment, and secure the future for generations.
The Figures That Echo Into the Present
Some scars are badges of survival. Others are reminders of loss. In Northern Uganda, every scar tells the same story: "I lived through hell, and the world pretended I didn't exist." The LRA war may be over, but the scars remain - on bodies, on minds, on communities, on an entire generation's future.
Life expectancy - 38
Life expectancy in IDP camps: Dropped to just 38 years
80%
Livestock losses: cattle stolen or killed. A great loss to generational wealth
80%
of children in conflict zones showed symptoms of PTSD and now are ADULTS! Only 15% of war survivors received basis mental health services
95%
of abducted children never returned to formal education; broken minds, stolen futures.
75%
of women in conflict zones faced Rape and/or sexual violence; these are our grandmothers, mother, daughters, sisters and wives
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War crimes prosecutions: Only 1 LRA commander (Dominic Ongwen) prosecuted by ICC
Help Rebuild Acoli
War and years in camps shattered Acoli society, families broken, schools destroyed, hope lost. But together, we can restore dignity and build a future.
Your Kindness transforms lives
💡 $25 gives a child books and school supplies.
🌱 $50 helps a farmer plant coffee, cocoa, cashew, or banana.
🌳 $100 plants 50 trees to heal the land.
📚 $500 sponsors a child’s full year of schooling.
Every donation brings back hope, pride, and opportunity.
Donate now. Be part of Acoli’s revival.
Bank Account
Rocco Paco Ltd
A/C No. 07659660002
Bank of Africa, Gulu Branch
Mobile Money
Use Merchant Codes
*165*3#625971 for MTN
*185*9#4367904 for Airtel
Meet the Founders and Executive Team
Guiding our charity with bold ideas and unwavering commitment, shaping a better tomorrow for the communities we support.
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CJ - Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo
Co-Convenor
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Ambassador Olara Otunnu
Co-Convenor
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Lapwony Canon Dr. Gladys Oyat
Co-Chair, Ludor Paco
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Prof. Sam Kinyera Obwoya
Executive Director
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Ladit PS Alfred Okot Okidi
Co-Lead, Dul Me Dongo Paco
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Ladit Martin Onyach-Olaa
Co-Lead, Dul Me Dongo Paco
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Ladit Charles Odoch Langoya
Co-Lead, Strategic Development Framework
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Lapwony Filder Ojok Lanyero
Head of Dero Kwan
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Dr. Saverio Pido
Co-Chair, Dul me dongo paco
Up & Coming Events
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Up & Coming Events *
The Great Luo Reunion with Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o
Date: 12 - 18 December February 2027
ROCCO PACO is truly honoured to announce that Governor Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o and his wife, First Lady Dorothy Nyong’o, will make a historic homecoming visit to Acoliland. Their presence at the Acoli Ribbe Lwo Festival is a proud and unifying moment for all Luo people.
This historic visit reflects the heart of who we are as one Luo people, united by our stories, our learning and the strength we share as family.
Commemoration of Archbishop–Martyr Janani Luwum
Date: 16 February 2027
Time: 10:00 AM (EAT)
Location: St Janani Luwum Martyr’s Shine, Wii Gweng, Mucwini, Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
Stronger Together: Honouring Our Partners
Every picture tells the story of progress and a strong need to contribute.
Proudly Rebuilding
Together
We are spreading the word far and wide, using every platform and every voice available
We are contributing, but stronger collective action is needed to create real impact.
We take notes, take action: learning to rebuild
We gather from across the globe to mobilise strategically and rebuild together.
Communities are joining together in record numbers to restore what was lost.
We actively listen so that together we can build real change.
Every bite of baked and roasted goods sold goes directly towards raising funds for our community initiatives, proving that small acts of generosity can create lasting impact.
Time and again, our leaders demonstrate their presence through action and service.
The community is investing in hope through every contribution.
Listening to and learning from our elders is driving our progress.
We are showing up; stronger, united, committed.
We have set rules that honour customs and culture, fostering trust and unity, and when these values are upheld, communities truly flourish.
Young adults leading the way with creative fundraising efforts, proving that change begins with their generation
Distinguished leadership inspires pride and assurance, reminding us that we are in capable hands.
Beginning to feel proud and unapologetically ourselves through dance and song
Dero Kwan- We are securing futures today while building the leaders of tomorrow.
Influential voices have gathered to back our cause and give it strength through song.
This cheque symbolises more than money, it represents the community’s belief in the cause
Our youth stepping forward, carrying the baton to rebuild and shape a stronger future
The true measure of impact is when it resonates with the next generation of leaders
Be the Spark That Rebuilds Acoli
Every act of involvement fuels the revival of a people once broken but never defeated. Whether you volunteer your skills, join a local or diaspora chapter, sponsor a child’s education through Dero Kwan, or help restore livelihoods through agriculture, your support becomes a lifeline of hope.
Together, we can rebuild families, restore dignity, and give the next generation of Acoli the future they deserve.
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FAQs
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Rocco Paco is a non-profit revival movement dedicated to rebuilding, restoring, and transforming Acoli society after decades of war, displacement, and trauma. It exists to restore values, education, livelihoods, and hope for future generations.
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Every contribution goes directly into life-changing programmes, from sponsoring students through the Dero Kwan scholarship fund, to restoring farms, planting trees, and rebuilding community institutions. Your donation is an investment in Acoli’s future.
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Yes. You may direct your support towards specific programmes such as education, agriculture, or cultural restoration. Unrestricted donations are also welcome, as they give us flexibility to respond where the need is most urgent.
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You can volunteer your expertise, join a local or diaspora chapter, sponsor a student, or partner with us on agricultural and cultural projects. Every skill, resource, and connection has the power to transform lives.
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Absolutely. We are committed to integrity, accountability, and transparency. Reports are shared with donors and communities to ensure every contribution is used responsibly and delivers measurable results.