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…

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…

Drug abuse is commonly accompanied by a devastating social impact upon community life, contributing to increased violence, crime, financial problems, and homelessness. The World Drug Report informed us that at least 35 million…

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* –…

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…

This story is about Viola*, a 12 year old girl who was in her third year of primary school before the Covid-19 lockdown happened. She had been living with her paternal grandparents since she…

Small Business Struggles

It’s always a wonderful feeling when you are down; whether physically, emotionally or financially and someone gives you a hand to support you through that situation. It brightens…

Susan* is 12 years old and lives in a ghetto area of Jinja. Her father, a fisherman separated from her mother and remarried. Susan was one of 10 children. Her mother left home with…

The story is about a young, beautiful, and energetic girl called Rose*, who started her life with a loving family. However, it would all end up in ruins when her father suddenly passed away,…

This is a true story about two children, a boy and a girl, living in a village in Uganda. One day, before heading to the market, their mother put food on the fire and…