Tag: uganda children

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…

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…

Moses is a 14 years old who began living with his grandmother when his mother was unable to support him and his four siblings after his father abandoned them. However his grandmother still struggled…

Harmony* carries herself with such pride that it’s easy to forget that she’s just a young adult  in her early 20s. Only a few years ago, she was a teenager, with dreams and ambitions,…

I am one of the Halfway Home Assistants called Santi at S.A.L.V.E. International. This is the story of ten-year-old Sulaiman* who I look after, told in his words.

My story

My name…

Alex* comes from a family of three siblings. Alex has two sisters, who are twins, and he is the eldest child. His father, mother and siblings all loved each other and lived a happy…

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…

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…

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…