This is the story of Joel* told in his own words.
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As I was growing up, my grandma would often say, “Okule Obone”, meaning “when you grow up you will…
Read moreThis is the story of Joel* told in his own words.
As I was growing up, my grandma would often say, “Okule Obone”, meaning “when you grow up you will…
Read moreMariam* 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 moreAt age eight, Agnes* had never attend school and she felt hopeless about the future which is such a sad situation for someone so young. One day her parents…
Read moreThis story is about Melody, a 14-year old girl. Melody was living with her mother, but was eventually forced to leave home due to their poor living conditions. At home, there was often no…
Read moreAs a little girl, I flourished, receiving the love of my mother and enjoying every moment with her. However, little did I know that she would one day leave me by myself, alone.
In 2021,…
Read moreIt is an alarming fact that too many children in Uganda are orphans. Children may have lost their parents through death due to illness, poverty, or accidents. These orphaned…
Read moreI 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 name…
Read moreAfter her mother’s passing in a tragic car accident, Maria* was forced to move in with her father and stepmother at the age of six. She…
Read moreAlex* 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…
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