Today, my sister and I will sleep peacefully

Family happy to receive essential items.

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan and South Sudan has led to a significant influx of South Sudanese refugees arriving at the Lokung Reception Center in the Palabek Refugee Settlement. In response to the urgent needs of these families, essential supplies are being distributed to support their well-being and dignity. This initiative is part of […]

From War-Torn Village to Thriving Entrepreneur: Almar’s Inspiring Journey

Almar sits behind her sewing machine, smiling, as she feeds fabric under the stitching foot.

In May 2017, Almar, a spirited 21-year-old from Ikotos village in South Sudan, found herself thrust into chaos as war ravaged her homeland. The tragic loss of her uncle left her with the heavy responsibility of caring for his five orphaned children, alongside her own two. Seeking safety, Almar fled to Uganda and found refuge […]

Women’s Library and Resource Center

Our Women’s Library & Resource Center has been fully funded and construction has begun in Gulu!!! On International Women’s Day in 2021, we kicked off fundraising for a bold project for our Trauma Healing & Recovery Center in Gulu, Uganda—a library to serve the local community, particularly the graduates of our THRIVEGulu Literacy Program. Our […]

Meet Thriver Grace

The great truth in this world is that most people are looking for the same things. Health, happiness, and a better life for themselves and their families. Grace is no different. Grace lives in Anywang Village, Uganda with her five children, and she works hard every day with the dream of paying for their schooling […]

Meet Janet

JANET – Unity is Strength Women’s Group “Atye ki ot bati!” – “I have an iron-roofed house!” Janet never dreamed that she would live in an iron-roofed house. She was more worried about surviving the day and getting enough food. Simply put, she had no time to think about a home. Abducted as a child […]

2014 Annual Event

THRIVE recently held an annual celebration to bring together over 300 women who participate in our women’s groups. The women shared their joys of being women, and celebrated the one full year of saving money together. The event provided an opportunity for the different groups to meet each other and bond through dance and laughter. […]

Throwback Post: THRIVEGulu Trauma Healing and Reflection Centre Opening

Back on May 20, 2013, THRIVEGulu celebrated the opening of the permanent Trauma Healing and Reflection Centre. It was a special day as the Gulu staff hosted the Board of Directors from the United States. Over 400 Gulu people attended the event. The THRIVEGulu gates were officially opened by the Vice Chairman Gulu District Local […]

World Mental Health Day

On Friday October 10, 2014, the World Mental Health Day was commemorated as a global initiative for education, awareness and advocacy of mental health. The first World Mental Health Day was celebrated in 1992, and every year thousands of supporters come to celebrate this awareness program  to bring attention to the effects on the people […]

M&E Volunteer

THRIVEGulu is looking for a talented individual to work as a part-time Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) intern. Job Summary: M&E Intern will support the development and evolution of organizational performance management framework as well as specific program M&E needs to ensure the quality, and effectiveness of program implementation. The intern will provide assistance to the […]