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 […]
August Advocacy Trip to Gulu-Thoughts from first time travelers
In late August, a group of supporters traveled with THRIVE to Gulu, Uganda. It was the first time for Greg, Nate and Kurt. They shared with us some of their thoughts and experiences. “I was surprised by the friendliness and openness of the people, and how welcoming they were. THRIVE has advised the women’s groups […]
My First Time in Uganda – Visiting the Pearl of Africa with THRIVEGulu
I first learned about the war and atrocities in Uganda when I was in college. I studied the conflicts occurring in the lives of the Ugandan people in a communications class. I wanted to help, but found the idea of getting involved with a non-profit helping in Africa intimidating. Which organization could I trust? What […]
Check out our August 2014 Newsletter
Staff received a refresher course on trauma
Trauma is complex and affects every individual differently. What works for one person may not work for another – there is no blanket solution in healing from trauma. The field of trauma healing is rapidly changing as we learn more about the effects of extreme violence and abuse. THRIVE is committed to providing the very […]
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 […]
History of THRIVEGulu
Eight years ago, Suffolk University Professor Emerita Judy Dushku had a vision –survivors of one of the world’s most traumatic episodes wrought by Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army needed a safe space in northern Uganda to gather, share stories, recover from mental trauma and reclaim their lives. From humble beginnings, THRIVE has grown […]