Dance+Therapy—About Rose
When violence swept through Rose’s village in South Sudan, her home was burned and everything she depended on was lost. A 35-year-old mother of six, Rose fled with her children, walking for two days through the wilderness with no food or water, surviving on wild fruits as she pushed forward to keep her family alive. […]
Dance+Therapy—About Cathy
My name is Cathy, and I am a 32‑year‑old South Sudanese refugee and mother of four. I fled to Uganda in 2017 after violence in my home town of Torit forced me to seek safety for me and my family. Life in the settlement was overwhelming. Food was scarce, my husband offered little support, and […]
Today, my sister and I will sleep peacefully
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
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 […]