My name is Marleen Okken; I have been working as a social work intern at S.A.L.V.E. International for a period of three months. I study Social Work at Windesheim University in Zwolle, The Netherlands. In February…
Read moreStreet Connected Children in Uganda: “We should ban all drugs”. Do you agree?
Drug addiction is a worldwide problem, and can have massive side effects for both the user, and the people they care about. However, the term ‘drug’…
Read moreRecruiting for Team Uganda Volunteers
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children who have lived on the streets…
Read moreLooking Above and Beyond
The last few days were all about drive for change.
I can still feel the scissors in my hand after cutting out more than 200 little wheels…
Read morePreparing for the finishing line – a week of resources
The last week with S.A.L.V.E. teams and children was full of preparations to make sure that the work we have done together draws to a successful end. From seeds packs to a walk map…
Read moreSetting creativity and planning in motion – a week of banging in the nails
It has been great to see the children as well as staff and volunteers to join in and enjoy crafty activities – second week brought in mindful fun as well as hammer banging art…
Read moreLet the 4 Weeks Begin…
Hello! My name is Veronika and I have come to visit SALVE in Jinja for a month of February. I am glad that I can join the charity in the year that they are…
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