Meet Jacob: Media Specialist
Jacob is THRIVEGulu’s Media Specialist, tasked with photographing, video-taping and documenting THRIVE’s many outreach activities. His background is unique for a media professional – his Diploma from the East African Institute for Management Science in Gulu is in Social Work and Social Administration. In fact, this training and experience in Social Work makes him the […]
Meet Lucy: Community Facilitator
Lucy has been with THRIVE since the beginning. Her personal journey with THRIVE is the positive culmination of many years of pain and struggle under Joseph Kony’s reign of terror throughout Northern Uganda. Lucy shares, “THRIVEGulu has changed my own life even as the organization has positively impacted the lives of my fellow people after […]
Meet Vincent: Literacy Manager
Vincent holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies from Gulu University, as well as a Diploma in Social Work and a Certificate in Social Mobilization and Community Development. Vincent values formal education, but to a large extent, he feels his best education has been working hands-on with individuals and communities. It is through practical experience […]
Meet Brenda: Senior Empowerment Manager
Brenda embodies the individual empowerment she tries to instill in others. A graduate of Gulu University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Brenda has also recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Uganda Management Institute. Throughout her career, has also had training in Gender-Based Violence – accordingly, the empowerment of […]
Meet Lucy: THRIVEGulu Counselor
Lucy began her studies at Makerere University in 1989: “To me being selected to attend school at this prestigious University was really great – I saw it as God’s hand at work because many students missed such an opportunity on account of the war.” She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education. The teaching subjects […]
Meet Alex: THRIVEGulu Counselor
Alex is on his way to becoming one of the leading counselors in Northern Uganda. He holds a university degree in Guidance and Counseling, and has additional training in trauma and HIV/AIDS counseling. Alex came to THRIVEGulu by way of the USAID SAFE Grant. He has continued to work with THRIVE under a long-term grant […]
Meet Austin: Counselor and SCI Program Manager
Austin’s expertise in child and adolescent psychology positions him as one of the leading counselors in Uganda for this demographic. Austin received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration & Management from Gulu University. He had anticipated a career in business, but at the same time, he had a strong desire to serve the children and […]
Meet Christine: Senior Counseling Manager
THRIVEGulu’s senior-most counselor is Christine. Before transitioning into counseling, Christine received advanced training in Education. She eventually went on to study Social Science at Makerere University in Kampala, where she began learning the skills that would help her become the skilled counselor she is today. Christine has completed a Certificate in Guidance Counseling from Makerere […]
Meet Irene: Facilities Coordinator
Irene is proud to have recently completed a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and Information Management. She is excited to see how her education will enhance her career with THRIVE. Irene brings excellent interpersonal skills to her work, and is responsible for arranging and organizing the THRIVE Center for meetings and cooking up the best posho […]
