Remembering James Ojera Latigo
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sad passing of our friend, brother, and leader, James Ojera Latigo. When I first arrived in Gulu in 2009 and inquired about how to establish an NGO that would support those coming home from the war, James was there to offer advice. As an expert […]
Dance+Therapy—About Teriza
I am Teriza, a member of the Yaris group in Palabek Refugee Settlement. War took both of my parents, and from that day my life changed completely. I now live with my uncle, who cares for me with kindness, but the absence of my parents has been a heavy weight I carry every day. For […]
Dance+Therapy—About Sharon
When Sharon arrived at Palabek Refugee Settlement, she was carrying more than her belongings. She was carrying the weight of conflict, displacement, and loss—memories that sat close to the surface and could flare without warning. In South Sudan, hardship had taught her to meet stress with anger. Over time, sharp words and aggressive reactions began […]
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 […]