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…
Read moreOvercoming the Odds
Stopping school
We first met Nafula* on the streets of Jinja. She caught our attention since she was new in the area, and we tried to find out why…
Read moreSonny’s Story
This is the story of Sonny*, a 15 year old boy we met and have supported at our S.A.L.V.E International residential site in Uganda.
“When I was younger, I lived with my mother and was…
Read moreA Child’s Journey Through Family Divorce And Separation
There’s no such thing as a perfect family with a 100 percent happy child. Our job at S.A.L.V.E. International is to show love and support to children when they need us. We…
Read moreLost and Found
This is the story of Emma*, a boy who was met by the staff at S.A.L.V.E. International and his story told in his own words.
“My parents were teenagers when they had my…
Read moreHow I was Reunited With My Family
This is a story about a boy called Bernard* told in his own words.
Life at home
My name is Bernard and I am 15 years old. I grew up with my…
Read moreLooking back at 2021
As we move into 2022 it’s a great time to stop and reflect on the year gone by and…
Read moreFrom Child Bride to Business Woman
Joyce* grew up in a large family of many children where her father had more than one wife. She studied until only primary two and her father…
Read moreNo More Silent Tears
Sarah* is 11 years old and from Jinja, Uganda. She has already faced so much hardship in her young life. I met Sarah during the street walk we carry out every day… Read more
“Work without play makes Phillip a dull boy!” | August Inequality Question on Work vs Play
This month we asked the children we work with, and our S.A.L.V.E. supporters from around the world a tricky question: How can we ensure a balance between work and play in life?… Read more