My name is Ibrahim* and this is the story of my journey to the streets of Jinja. It began when my friend who had lived there before suggested we move to the city for…
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Samuel’s Story
This is Samuel’s* story told in his own words.
I was five years old when my parents divorced after misunderstandings which resulted in the separation of our family. My father remained in our village and…
Read moreLiving On False Hope
Miremba* is a 16-year-old girl whose mother passed away when she was 4 years. She grew up with different aunties because her father was an alcoholic who could not take care of her and…
Read moreSarah and the Streets
Moving around
Sarah* was brought up by her mother after her father died when she was a baby. Early on they were forced to relocate from their home, due to the…
Read moreThe Path of Hate
This is the story of Joel* told in his own words.
Life lessons
As I was growing up, my grandma would often say, “Okule Obone”, meaning “when you grow up you will…
Read moreFinding a family
Patience* is 11 years old and comes from a village near the city of Jinja. She lived with her auntie because, after her father had sadly died in a car accident, her mother had…
Read moreRecruiting for a Female Social Work Volunteer
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children…
Read moreRecruiting for a Female Halfway Home Assistant
Do you believe that no young person should have to live and work on the streets?
Do you believe that children…
Read moreThe Resilient Soul
This is the story of Leon*, who sadly lost his dad at the age of 12 when he had an accident at work. At the time, Leon was walking 15km to reach the closest,…
Read moreHer Dark Past
Dembe* is a 15 year old from Sudan who has spent almost 7 years on the streets of Ugandan towns like Jinja and Iganga. She is one of five siblings from different…
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