My First Time in Uganda – Visiting the Pearl of Africa with THRIVEGulu
I first learned about the war and atrocities in Uganda when I was in college. I studied the conflicts occurring in the lives of the Ugandan people in a communications class. I wanted to help, but found the idea of getting involved with a non-profit helping in Africa intimidating. Which organization could I trust? What […]
History of THRIVEGulu
Eight years ago, Suffolk University Professor Emerita Judy Dushku had a vision –survivors of one of the world’s most traumatic episodes wrought by Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army needed a safe space in northern Uganda to gather, share stories, recover from mental trauma and reclaim their lives. From humble beginnings, THRIVE has grown […]
Polished TV’s ‘Girl Being Extraordinary’: How Eliza Dushku’s THRIVEGulu Is Helping Ugandans Heal
Polished; Christina Issa: Get to know Eliza Dushku and why she founded the non-profit THRIVEGulu, helping to heal war-affected communities in Gulu, Uganda.
“Our aim is to embrace and highlight the spirit of the Ugandan people who despite all hardship believe in the prosperous future of their country…” – Eliza