African immigrants are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States and are disproportionately exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. These early adversities profoundly impact health, relationships, forgiveness, and spiritual life. Forgiveness—both decisional and emotional—has been shown to promote emotional healing, relational restoration, and resilience. However, the role of religiosity in shaping forgiveness processes among African immigrants remains underexplored. This project investigates how religiosity mediates and moderates the relationship between ACEs and forgiveness within African immigrant communities in the United States. Using a cross-sectional survey of 500 participants recruited through churches, immigrant agencies, and cultural associations in Ohio and Kentucky, this study will apply validated measures of ACEs, religiosity, and forgiveness to assess these dynamics. The mediation-moderation analyses will identify whether religiosity explains or buffers the relationship between ACEs and forgiveness. Findings will advance theoretical models of forgiveness beyond Western contexts and provide practical insights for pastors, church leaders, and organizations serving immigrants. This research will also generate culturally and spiritually sensitive strategies that promote healing, resilience, reconciliation, and forgiveness for African immigrants impacted by childhood trauma. Ultimately, the project aims to bridge theology, social science, and community practice to support immigrant wellbeing.