Meet Alfred: Chief Administrator
Alfred is THRIVE’s “Jack-of-All-Trades.” He knows the ins and outs of THRIVEGulu better than just about anyone – from general maintenance of the THRIVE Center to scanning and archiving important documents to managing the petty cashbox, Alfred makes sure THRIVE is up and running each and every day. Alfred believes strongly in the values […]
Meet Victor: Finance Officer
Victor is someone who truly values education. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistic Management from Nkumba University, and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance from Gulu University. Victor also values working at THRIVEGulu. He shares, “THRIVE is an organization that makes staff work hard, but […]
Meet Rose: Senior Finance Manager
Rose holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Uganda Martyrs University (Nkozi). Additionally, she has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from Uganda Management Institute and a Certificate in Financial Management from Uganda Catholic Social Training Centre. Rose is proud to work at THRIVE because she believes in the organization’s mission to […]
Meet Dora: Country Director
THRIVEGulu’s Country Director Dora has an impressive academic resume, including a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Makerere University and a Master’s in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University (Nkonzi). She has numerous Certificates in areas ranging from Human Resources to Law to Education. Dora recognizes that her diverse educational background is very helpful for […]
News From Uganda!
It has been just over two weeks since returning from my second trip to Gulu, Uganda. It felt so good to re-connect with THRIVE staff, to share with them a meal of rice and beans, to joke about how I sometimes fear I will melt under the hot African sun, and to hear stories about […]
THRIVEGulu Mobile Mental Health Clinic: George’s Story
Media Specialist Jacob interviewed George who shares his experience about the THRIVEGulu Mobile Mental Health Clinic in his community. Although epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, in Uganda epilepsy is commonly relegated to the mental health sector. Because epileptic seizures are widely misunderstood, individuals like George’s son Abraham often experience stigma, ostracization and even chaining, in an effort […]
A New Look in Mariam’s Face
Photo: Mariam at market waiting for her customers. Mariam is 39 years old and lives in Pabbo Quarter Village in Gulu. Her family has lived there for over ten years. Mariam and her husband, Oryma, have seven children their own and caretakers four others. In October 2015, Mariam heard that THRIVEGulu is bringing VSLA groups to […]
Making Progress: THRIVEGulu Engagement Center
It is truly awesome to see the THRIVE campus growing! This is an indication not only of our organization’s growth, but also of the ever-widening reach of our innovative and effective programs. Thanks to a generous grant from our friends at Engage Now Africa, the “THRIVEGulu Engagement Center” will be open for literacy classes, entrepreneurial […]
Beatrice is a Farmer!
Meet Beatrice. She lives in Anywang Village with her husband and four children. For many years, she struggled to support her family. When she was just 15 years old, Beatrice dropped out of school. About half of the women in Beatrice’s community are illiterate, making it increasingly difficult to escape the cycle of poverty. In 2014, she […]
