The “Day of the African Child” has been celebrated in African countries since it was first initiated in 1991 by the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union. The day was initially created to honor the students who participated in the Soweto Uprising of 1976. On June 16, 1976 in Soweto South Africa, 10-20 thousand black school-aged children marched to protest the floundering education system. The protests left hundreds killed and thousands badly injured by police. While South Africa continues to commemorate June 16th as “Youth Day,” many African countries celebrate the “Day of the African Child” by encouraging awareness for the necessity of quality education for all.
At THRIVEGulu, we recognize that the African child of today is the African adult of tomorrow. Through Psychosocial Support and Empowerment, we work closely with Ugandan children, youth, and their parents and communities. We are a chief implementing partner of Save the Children International (SCI) with whom we provide our signature services to schools and communities.
Our position as a leader in trauma recovery in Northern Uganda is due in part to our community engagement efforts combined with our comprehensive, integrative approach to trauma healing. This year, we had a wonderful day participating in the International Day of the African Child! The theme this year was “Humanitarian Action for Africa: Children’s Rights First.” We were able to provide resources for our programs, get support from local leaders, and most importantly, hear from the local children.
Your continued support makes a difference in the lives of the children who we promise to never leave behind!
