Kula* had been living on the streets for over ten years before he came to our Drug Rehabilitation Centre to get help to change his life and overcome his addiction to Mafuta. This is…
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East or West, Home is the Best
Meet James* who is one of our children in our educational sponsorship programme. He lives with his guardian as he goes to primary school. He is 8 years old and like any other child…
Read moreRecruiting for a UK Project Officer – Could it be you?
If you want a job where you know that your work is leading to positive change in the lives of street-connected children, then this could be the job role for you!
S.A.L.V.E. International is an…
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 moreI tried to poison myself but woke by the lake in the morning
A mother’s love should be pure, natural, unconditional, and selfless. It is patient, forgiving and present. It’s a tie that binds, a bond that can never be broken. It really takes a lot a…
Read moreStory Sacks for S.A.L.V.E.
Hello, my name is Ann. Myself and my husband have supported S.A.L.V.E. for several years in a variety of ways; for example volunteering at the Peak District Challenge, as well donating and sponsoring a…
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 moreLetting men make all my decisions for a week…
In 2018 people seem to be discussing and exploring gender inequality more than normal… which is exciting. Is this because 100 years ago in the UK women won the right to the vote?…
Read moreWhy I am putting on a primary school uniform for a week
This year, for my Inequality Challenge, I will be wearing a primary school uniform for a week.
My objective in dressing like a school child is to reflect on how children learn moral values…
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…
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