Announcing guest speaker Judy Dushku, founder of THRIVEGulu
Professor Emerita Judy Dushku, Suffolk University – Boston, is the beloved founder of THRIVEGulu. In 2009, “Mama Judy,” as she is affectionately known in Uganda, brought a group of Suffolk students to Gulu. When she arrived, she noticed that many of the NGOs addressing the tragic events of 23 years of conflict in Northern Uganda had closed or […]
We’re excited to hear from our special guest from Uganda, Dora Alal Single!
THRIVEGulu’s Country Director Dora has an impressive academic resume, including a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Makerere University and a Master’s in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University (Nkonzi). She has numerous Certificates in areas ranging from Human Resources to Law to Education. Dora recognizes that her diverse educational background is very helpful for […]
Announcing Guest Speaker, Dr. Lisa Wong
Lisa M. Wong, M.D. is a musician, pediatrician, and past president of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Wong graduated from Harvard University in East Asian Studies in 1979, and her M.D. from NYU School of Medicine in 1983. After completing her pediatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1986, she joined Milton Pediatrics Associates and is an Assistant Clinical […]
We’re Pleased to Announce Performances by Ronny Feldman & Elizabeth Morse
For our virtual chamber concert event on May 9th, we are excited to announce Ronny Feldman, Music Director of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra and cellist, will be performing alongside Elizabeth Morse, harpist. We are grateful for the partnership of the LSO and looking forward to this special performance for our THRIVEGulu supporters. You can read […]
THRIVEGulu’s humanitarian response to COVID-19
Dear friend of THRIVE, There is a Ugandan proverb, “Sickness accompanies a waning moon; a new moon cures disease.” Here in Massachusetts, the new moon arrived on March 24th. Following the proverb, we should be in the remedial phase of COVID-19, rather than facing a still-upward climb. Our team tells us that in Gulu, like here, schools […]
From Child Soldier to Freedom.
I was 11 years old when I was abducted by the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) in an ambush on my way home from school. Once I was caught, the solders tied me up with a rope at the waste and attached me to a line with the other abducted children. They held us until dark […]
This war has starved my heart.
THRIVE is on the front line of the 3rd largest refugee crisis in the world today. Nearly 1 million refugees from South Sudan have crossed the southern border in search of safety. Recognizing that the arrival of so many people generates enormous stress on the host community, we provide support services both to the refugees […]
Standing On Her Own
In 2010, Regina’s life drastically changed when her husband unexpectedly passed away. At such a trying time, Regina became burdened with the overwhelming task of providing for their 5 children while already living in poverty. As a housewife who was also illiterate, she felt lost. How could she earn enough money to feed her children […]
I Can Do This!
“Sometimes tears roll from my eyes when I start thinking about my situation.” When she was 16 years old, Stella* was raped. In Northern Uganda, when a teenage girl becomes pregnant by whatever means, she also becomes pregnant with stigma. Most girls who find themselves in this situation drop out of school. Most never return. […]