Mariam* has endured unimaginable suffering and injustice. After the death of her husband, she was falsely accused of murder and imprisoned for seven years. One of her sons took advantage of her absence while she was incarcerated and sold her property to an eager buyer. Mariam returned home to find her property stolen and her home destroyed. She tried to press charges against the perpetrators in court, but the case stalled out, and her situation seemed hopeless.

Redeem took Mariam’s case in late 2021. At the time, she lived in the abandoned home of a friend and scraped together provisions for her ten orphaned grandchildren. Mariam and the Redeem team endured numerous legal setbacks. The perpetrators refused to attend their court hearings. The local prosecutor disregarded the evidence in her favor and dismissed the case, forcing Mariam and Redeem to appeal the case to the regional court.

After months of waiting, the court finally ruled in favor of Mariam, restoring ownership of the land to her and granting an injunction to restrain her abusers. Mariam, along with the orphans under her care, could finally return home. For the first time in a decade, she can live in her own home without worrying about her safety. Instead of focusing on legal battles, she can focus on taking care of the children in her home, and building prosperity for her family.

*Client names changed for privacy