Tag: street connected children

Life at Home

Namazzi* is a 16 year old girl from Southern Uganda. While at home her parents separated and her father only came home to cause domestic…

This is the story of Godwin* who left home to live on the streets aged 12. He previously lived in a village with his parents and siblings and was a happy carefree child. His…

This is the story of Annet* an 8 year old girl being supported by S.A.L.V.E. International who had never attended school and had given up hope for a better future due to the trauma…

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…

Stopping school

We first met Nafula* on the streets of Jinja. She caught our attention since she was new in the area, and we tried to find out why…

Kintu* began living on the streets of Jinja when he was 14 years old. His parents were living in poverty in his village and couldn’t afford to pay for his school fees or give…

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…

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 Tiyo and I am a Home Assistant at S.A.L.V.E. International’s Drug Rehabilitation Centre. This is the story of (Enock)* told in his own words…

A Normal Beginning

My name…

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…