Village Savings and Loan: A Power to Eradicate Poverty Among Women
Northern Uganda was under the oppression of the LRA for more than 25 years. Many lost resources to live and educational opportunities, especially girls. In Uganda, the Acholi sub- region has the highest number of vulnerable women. THRIVEGulu as an organization is responding to the plight of women by supporting them to work in VSLA […]
The Most Significant Changes in VSLA Groups
In northern Uganda many women are living life of vulnerability. War which took more than 25 years had affected many families especially child education for girls. Today women are engaging themsleves in VSLA as their main source of saving money for future reference. In East Africa, people observe dry season as the time for resting […]
My Visit to Gulu
I had the opportunity to visit Uganda this past July with a group from ThriveGulu. I was so excited about my trip and my chance to fulfill a dream of mine to go to Africa. There were many great experiences, but my favorite part of the trip was meeting with the women from two of the women’s groups. They were so friendly from […]
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 […]
Peer Volunteer Program
The level of human suffering in Gulu is overwhelming, and each story is more tragic than the next. The consequences of leaving sufferers without support can be disastrous. The rising rate of suicide in Gulu is one indication of the sad reality. The process of healing is a long undertaking. It cannot be resolved in […]
Electricity
Nearly two years ago we embarked on “lighting up” our part of Gulu. Our “Christmas Lights for Gulu” campaign raised over $8,000 to bring electricity to the newly constructed center. The project has taken many twists and turns. Ugandan Government programs held the hope that we could not only electrify the center, but light up […]
Apwoyo Matek /Thank you: Austyn’s Experience in Gulu, Uganda
Dora and I walked to the end of a now familiar road into what was formerly an IDP camp but is now comprised of huts being rented by Gulu citizens. The morning fog was still settling behind the thatch-roofed huts as we walked into the village, shook off our shoes and ducked to enter through the […]
16 Days of Activism
Thousands of women and schoolgirls at the Gulu District Administration Block One of our priorities at THRIVEGulu is to continue our active involvement in community events regarding current issues facing women in Uganda. Each year, THRIVE participates in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is a yearly international campaign to challenge […]