South Sudan is the youngest nation in the world, however the problems this young nation faces are gigantic; it has had not only political instabilities but also severe economic instability. These destabilize the nation…
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Beauty by the Crags
A friend of mine at work asked me about my favourite destinations on this planet, a question that triggered my mind and sent me on a voyage of thoughts about which answer I would…
Read moreVolunteering with S.A.L.V.E. International
My name is Anniek Grasdijk, I come from Holland and study Social Work. For the last three months, I have done my internship at S.A.L.V.E. International at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre. I would really…
Read moreMy Experience at the Drop in Centre
My name is Nabirye Tabitha; I have been a social work volunteer at S.A.L.V.E. International for three months now, after volunteering on the Manchester University partnership project last year.
I love working with children, although my…
Read moreThey treated me like a slave so I ran away to the streets
This is a story that affects my life and similar people may be facing such situations or have faced the same. I am Aunt Santi, a home assistant at S.A.L.V.E International sharing a story…
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 moreThe importance of bouncing back
So many things seem to be impossible until they are started on. It looks tasking to work with people that the community overlook, the people that the community sees having no value, no future…
Read moreLiving a Life of Resillience
Many things usually happen at home and the children are blamed by their parents and sometimes they are punished, chased and run away from their homes. It feels bad for the children, or any…
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