Mugisa* is a 15 year old boy who lived with his mum and brother after she separated from their dad. She struggled to cope as the boys were difficult at times so she decided…
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This is the story of Sonny*, a 15 year old boy we met and have supported at our S.A.L.V.E International residential site in Uganda.
“When I was younger, I lived with my mother and was…
Read moreRescued from a Life of Labour
In Uganda, many young children find themselves in situations where their only means of survival is underage working. Such is the case of Okah*, who by the age of just 12 was working as…
Read moreAdroa’s story
Adroa* is 16 years old and comes from a large family. His father is married to four wives and has 20 children and they are all staying in the same…
Read moreA Child’s Journey Through Family Divorce And Separation
There’s no such thing as a perfect family with a 100 percent happy child. Our job at S.A.L.V.E. International is to show love and support to children when they need us. We…
Read moreLost and Found
This is the story of Emma*, a boy who was met by the staff at S.A.L.V.E. International and his story told in his own words.
“My parents were teenagers when they had my…
Read moreRestoring Lost Hope
My name is Stephen. I am 24 years old and a peer mentor at S.A.L.V.E. International’s Drug Rehabilitation Centre. I am also one of the children who was supported through their services. Let…
Read moreOvercoming Addiction and Finding His Way Back Home
My name is Esther. I’m a psychiatric nurse at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre run by S.A.L.V.E. International. I am sharing a story about a boy who overcame his fears. His name is Abasi* –…
Read moreHow I was Reunited With My Family
This is a story about a boy called Bernard* told in his own words.
Life at home
My name is Bernard and I am 15 years old. I grew up with my…
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