Sir William Gerald Golding, the author of the world-famous Lord of the Flies, is purported to have said, “He who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience.”
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No 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
The importance of including men in Menstrual Health
Male inclusion should be made a key component of Menstrual Health Management (MHM) programmes as men have an essential role in their effectiveness. Cultural norms around menstruation are rooted in gender inequality… Read more
The Importance of Role Models
Community heroes
Children often provide interesting answers when asked… Read more
The devastating effects of Covid-19
My name is Abdu* and I am 17 years old. I became a ‘street kid’ in Jinja, after facing many challenges in my life. At first I lived with my parents who… Read more
I Found my Light
Five years ago I was living on the streets, drinking, taking drugs and feeling useless and hopeless; now I have found my light. My name is Zed*, I am 16 years old and… Read more
Emma’s Journey
Leaving home
Emma was only eleven when he decided to run away from home, but he remembers the incident clearly. He was working on… Read more
With A Joyful Heart
Lost hope
This is a story about Afiya*, a single mother of 5 children, who had suffered a lot of hardship, lost hope and… Read more
No Choice but to Become a Mother
A difficult beginning
Alice was one of 4 children living with a violent and abusive father. Her mother tried to be patient and asked… Read more