Street sports
When children live on the streets, they have to work hard, and rarely get the chance to play and be a child. They especially love sports and we regularly run sports sessions for them to enjoy. These sports sessions are open to any child living on the streets to come and join. Its a chance to forget their troubles, have fun and learn valuable teamwork skills.
We also organise matches with other teams in the community to help to break down barriers and challenge negative stereotypes. When you play together you realise that children living on the streets are just like any other child.
Sport as a learning tool
At S.A.L.V.E. we use sports as part of our counselling sessions and lessons. We have strong engagement in both street connected boys and girls in playing a variety of sports including netball, football, cricket and volleyball.
We regularly run aerobics sessions at our Drop in Centres and also at our residential site to help teach the children about the importance of a healthy body and mind. Work-out sessions are a key component in our teachings with children who have been exposed to drug use as they rehabilitate both physically and mentally.
Latest News
Saved from Street Life
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 parents were regularly having money stolen from their house and confronted their children who all denied any wrongdoing. His father therefore…
Recruiting for Treasurer of S.A.L.V.E.’s UK Board of Trustees
On the Verge
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 to school and cared about my progress. One holiday, my aunt from Jinja asked me to spend some time at…