Elizabeth* lived with both parents until they split up and her mother re-married. Her mum left Elizabeth in the care of her father but he was an alcoholic and would beat her when he…
Read moreAuthor: Santi Ayikoru
The Narrow Path
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…
Read moreBwanbale’s story: A Journey into the Unknown
This is Bwanbale’s* story told in his words.
My mother is a wonderful and hardworking woman, who cares for and supports her children. In the past, everything was good between me and my mum. However,…
Read moreDon’t you dare!
This poem was written by Santi, one of our Halfway Home assistants. This beautiful piece of writing from the perspective of a child living on the streets, and the stereotypes they face…. Read more
Walking with a smile
This is the story of a 14-year-old girl called Faith*.
Faith’s father sent her, her mother and two brothers away and they had to live on the streets,… Read more
They treated me like a slave so I ran away to the streets
This is a story that affects my life and similar people may be facing such situations or have faced the same. I am Aunt Santi, a home assistant at S.A.L.V.E International sharing a story…
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