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…
Read moreSamuel’s Story
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…
Read moreStreet Child – A Poem
Street child! Street child! Street child! There is no home called streets But it is where I find my refuge and comfort It is the place where my name is derived from And most people call me street…
Read moreSarah and the Streets
Moving around
Sarah* was brought up by her mother after her father died when she was a baby. Early on they were forced to relocate from their home, due to the…
Read moreThe Path of Hate
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…
Read moreThe Resilience and Dreams of a Street Connected Child
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…
Read moreFinding a family
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…
Read moreRecruiting for a Female Social Work Volunteer
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children…
Read moreRecruiting for a Female Halfway Home Assistant
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children…
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