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…
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The Resilience and Dreams of a Street Connected Child
Mariam* lived with her aunty and her cousins in a small village near Jinja. She felt unloved and unwanted by her paternal aunt who gave more attention and care to her own children, ignoring…
Read moreDecember 2023 Newsletter
Feeling festive
Yes, it’s that time of year again! How it’s only two weeks to Christmas I don’t know. And apologies if this puts you into a panic!
The good news is…
Read moreNovember 2023 Newsletter
Bringing back brightness
I have just returned from my most recent trip to Uganda. On this trip I have found a lot of joy in spending time with our team, the street connected…
Read moreOctober 2023 Newsletter
Going on a journey
I’m sending this email just before I go home to finish packing for my next trip to Uganda. By the time you read this, I…
Read moreLife by the lake
This is the story of Isaac* told in his own words.
I am Isaac, a 12 old boy from a small village by a lake. People live happily in my village,…
Read moreThe dangers of being led astray
This is the story of Ronald* told in his own words.
“You cannot imagine the road that life can take you down. Even at a young, tender age you can be swept up by something…
Read moreFrom spreading lies to receiving love
What follows is the story told to staff at S.A.L.V.E International of a girl named Sara* who was living on the streets of Jinja.
Spreading lies
My name is Sara, my mother…
Read moreHow Alcoholism Tore Apart a Family
Alex* comes from a family of three siblings. Alex has two sisters, who are twins, and he is the eldest child. His father, mother and siblings all loved each other and lived a happy…
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