Saving Lives Through Counseling: Harriet’s Story
Trauma healing begins with engaging and educating individuals in the community who are suffering in silence. To reach those in need, THRIVEGulu mental health professional regularly hold information sessions and check in on the mental well-being of the Empowerment Groups. These sessions provide awareness of the causes, signs, and symptoms of mental health challenges and […]
Life changed when my daughter died: Mary’s story
Life used to be very good, but everything changed for me when my daughter passed away. I was so sad and I became very depressed. Life was very difficult and I struggled to feed my grandchildren. I wanted to commit suicide so I bought medicine to do so. Before I went through with my plan, […]
I am Brenda: THRIVE Literacy Facilitator
When my father died, I realized I had to work hard to help myself and my mom. I needed courage. I was embarrassed and very worried. I decided to join the Empowerment Group in my village. I found other women who don’t have a father and husband just like me. They encouraged me to save […]
Standing For Equality, Justice and Human Dignity
The stories of our THRIVERS are important. Trauma recovery is vital. And we want you to see why. Watch our new special feature to learn more and make YOUR impact.
In Need of Comfort and Trust
“She poured out her heart and said she is feeling better. She is depressed and is overwhelmed as one of the kids cries on her lap saying ‘Mummy, I am hungry.’” -Lucy, THRIVEGulu Counselor Due to the far-reaching poverty in the region, our services are provided free of charge for all. This eliminates one […]
Meet Jimmy: THRIVEGulu Driver
Jimmy loves to laugh. This, in part, is why he was able to jump right into the THRIVE Gulu family. He immediately felt at home with his colleagues, finding in them people who he respected for the important work they do helping others: “All the staff in both Uganda and the USA are so caring […]
Eliminating Gender-Based Violence
By Agness Aber, Empowerment Officer Often, violence against women and children is rooted in gender-based discrimination. THRIVEGulu offers Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness activities and trainings of lay GBV Monitors who live in the villages we serve. The goals of training lay GBV monitors is to eliminate all forms of violence perpetrated against women and girls and […]
Villagers Empowered!
An update from Akidi Brenda Nancy, Senior Empowerment Manager THRIVEGulu implements Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) within all 25 Empowerment Groups established by THRIVE. Group members voluntarily save money from their small businesses each week depending on each individual’s ability to save. This money is invested into the VSLA for the good of the […]
Meet Agness: THRIVEGulu Empowerment Officer
“I love the many different services THRIVEGulu offers to the community!” Even before joining the THRIVE team as one of its newest members, Agness had heard about the positive impact THRIVE was making in northern Uganda. It was only natural that she would apply for the position of Empowerment Officer when the opportunity arose. Beyond the […]
