In Uganda, many young children find themselves in situations where their only means of survival is underage working. Such is the case of Okah*, who by the age of just 12 was working as…
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Adroa’s story
Adroa* is 16 years old and comes from a large family. His father is married to four wives and has 20 children and they are all staying in the same…
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 moreRecruiting for a Teacher
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children…
Read moreRestoring Lost Hope
My name is Stephen. I am 24 years old and a peer mentor at S.A.L.V.E. International’s Drug Rehabilitation Centre. I am also one of the children who was supported through their services. Let…
Read moreInequality Debate: How can we reduce or stop drug abuse in our communities?
Drug abuse is commonly accompanied by a devastating social impact upon community life, contributing to increased violence, crime, financial problems, and homelessness. The World Drug Report informed us that at least 35 million…
Read moreOvercoming Addiction and Finding His Way Back Home
My name is Esther. I’m a psychiatric nurse at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre run by S.A.L.V.E. International. I am sharing a story about a boy who overcame his fears. His name is Abasi* –…
Read moreDo you think examinations and tests are necessary for effective learning? Why or why not?
Exams play an important role in education, assessing what students have learned with regard to particular subjects. However, working towards exams can put children under significant pressure – impacting their mental health and well-being.
With…
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