News From Uganda!
It has been just over two weeks since returning from my second trip to Gulu, Uganda. It felt so good to re-connect with THRIVE staff, to share with them a meal of rice and beans, to joke about how I sometimes fear I will melt under the hot African sun, and to hear stories about […]
THRIVEGulu Mobile Mental Health Clinic: George’s Story
Media Specialist Jacob interviewed George who shares his experience about the THRIVEGulu Mobile Mental Health Clinic in his community. Although epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, in Uganda epilepsy is commonly relegated to the mental health sector. Because epileptic seizures are widely misunderstood, individuals like George’s son Abraham often experience stigma, ostracization and even chaining, in an effort […]
Grace is Accomplishing her Dream!
Grace is one of the remarkable women currently participating in the THRIVEGulu Village Savings and Loan groups. As a 60 year old woman, she was appointed as the secretary for the group for one year and later became the chairperson. Grace had been struggling to feed herself and her four grandchildren under her care. None […]
Jane’s Growing Business
In 2015, Jane joined Mon Yele Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA). Before she joined the group, Jane was struggling with her business. “I studied hair dressing and design before I became member of the group,” Jane said, “I started my own salon under a mango tree but no one was willing to use my services.” Through VSLA […]
2017 Year-End Appeal from survivors to THRIVERS
IN THE BEGINNING, was THRIVE 1.0: Professor Judy Dushku of Suffolk University had a vision: establish a Center for Trauma Healing, Personal Reflection and Community Growth in Gulu, Uganda, a land ravished by Joseph Kony’s decades-long reign of terror. Together with former students, personal friends and a small team of visionaries, Judy established an international […]
A New Look in Mariam’s Face
Photo: Mariam at market waiting for her customers. Mariam is 39 years old and lives in Pabbo Quarter Village in Gulu. Her family has lived there for over ten years. Mariam and her husband, Oryma, have seven children their own and caretakers four others. In October 2015, Mariam heard that THRIVEGulu is bringing VSLA groups to […]
Making Progress: THRIVEGulu Engagement Center
It is truly awesome to see the THRIVE campus growing! This is an indication not only of our organization’s growth, but also of the ever-widening reach of our innovative and effective programs. Thanks to a generous grant from our friends at Engage Now Africa, the “THRIVEGulu Engagement Center” will be open for literacy classes, entrepreneurial […]
Beatrice is a Farmer!
Meet Beatrice. She lives in Anywang Village with her husband and four children. For many years, she struggled to support her family. When she was just 15 years old, Beatrice dropped out of school. About half of the women in Beatrice’s community are illiterate, making it increasingly difficult to escape the cycle of poverty. In 2014, she […]
It’s THRIVE Thursday!!!
*ONE DAY ONLY* Last night, THRIVE hosted a table at the Marlborough, MA Junior Women’s Club Holiday Boutique. We showcased handmade beads, scarves and stuffed animals created by many hard-working women from THRIVE’s Empowerment Groups. For *ONE DAY ONLY* we will mail a special THRIVE Thursday Gift Package, consisting of 1 handwoven scarf, 2 handmade […]