When Matthew* came home that day, little did he realize that this was his last day going to school. His father had died of a severe malaria case. His father’s staying home for days…
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Dreaming of School from the Streets
This a story of a boy called Thomas* who has been living on the streets of Jinja for the past five years. Thomas comes from a…
Read moreWill it ever be possible to end hunger so that everyone has enough to eat?
This month our inequality question focused on world hunger: “Will it ever be possible to end hunger so that everyone has enough to eat?”
The discussion had 85 very interesting comments and it was…
Read moreLife begging on the streets
Each street has its own story. The following story about S.A.L.V.E. International illustrates how we share voices of children who are often invisible. We also show the great humanitarian support work that the organisation…
Read moreCan we create a world where no-one is living on the streets?
This month the question discussed was ‘Can we create a world where no-one is living on the streets?’. The discussion had 69 interesting comments and it was viewed over 850 times! We had a…
Read moreLearning to be a positive parent
Parenting or the upbringing of children is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. It is a mutual responsibility between fathers…
Read moreDo you think child labour is a bad idea?
This month’s discussion was themed around the question ‘Do you think child labour is a bad idea?’.
Our Drop-in Centre was full of children keen to read what people from around the world had contributed…
Read moreWill it ever be possible for everyone to have access to enough safe water?
This month’s Inequality Question debate was ‘Will it ever be possible for everyone to have access to enough safe water?’ to coincide with World Water Week.
We received 61 replies from people around the world…
Read moreI love home gardening!
People are variously gifted with skills that keep us entertained and happy. Many enjoy physical sports activities like football and hockey. Others make use of special talents like their voices to make music and…
Read moreBelieve in Yourself
The last time she was in school was the 3rd grade. Esther’s* parents did not value education; having been brought up without their own education. Her father had passed away some time ago and…
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