Tag: children on the street

Ali* is 17 and has lived on the streets of Jinja since he was 11. He was one of five children and lived with his siblings and parents. Unfortunately, home life became difficult. His…

This is the heartfelt story of Benji*, as told to Abbey, one of the staff members at S.A.L.V.E International:

“Initially I was brought up with my parents who were loving and supportive. They sent me…

My name is Ibrahim* and this is the story of my journey to the streets of Jinja. It began when my friend who had lived there before suggested we move to the city for…

This is Samuel’s* story told in his own words.

I was five years old when my parents divorced after misunderstandings which resulted in the separation of our family. My father remained in our village and…

Plans for school

Agnes* is a 16 year old girl. She was brought to Jinja by her uncle when she was 11 with the promise that he would take her to…

This is the story of Joel* told in his own words.

Life lessons

As I was growing up, my grandma would often say, “Okule Obone”, meaning “when you grow up you will…

Mariam* lived with her aunty and her cousins in a small village near Jinja. She felt unloved and unwanted by her paternal aunt who gave more attention and care to her own children, ignoring…

Patience* is 11 years old and comes from a village near the city of Jinja. She lived with her auntie because, after her father had sadly died in a car accident, her mother had…

Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?

Do you believe that children…

Leaving for the streets

At the tender age…