‘Cardboard Piano’ Brings the Traumas of the LRA to the Stage in Watertown, Mass.
It’s not every day that a play about Northern Uganda under the Lord’s Resistance Army’s savage insurgency comes through town. So, when out of the blue I was contacted by someone from the New Repertory Theater in Watertown, MA to see if I’d be interested in participating on a panel discussion following one of the performances, […]
New Projects for 2019!
Thanks to the generous support from our donors and partners, we have implemented several new projects and initiatives. Ournew and continuing programs will improve the lives of thousands of individuals and communities throughout the coming years. The South Sudanese Refugee Project The South Sudanese Refugee Project is a humanitarian grant-based program in partnership with Trocaire and Irish Aid. The more than 2.4 million refugees who […]
Renewing the Lives of Youth
By the summer of 2018, THRIVEGulu’s adult literacy program was flourishing after the first three years of implementation. THRIVEGulu staff and partner Lynn Curtis of Interweave Solutions decided to explore whether youth in the community were facing issues that could similarly be addressed through literacy. The initial call for youth participants far exceeded expectations – […]
My Recent Trip to Gulu and an Update on our Literacy Program
When we first went to Gulu to establish THRIVE as an NGO after the LRA war ended, we asked people who had been displaced by the conflict or had lost their homes, land and communities, what they felt they needed and wanted most. We knew that people needed services and were trying to heal. They wanted […]
Saving Lives Through Counseling: Harriet’s Story
Trauma healing begins with engaging and educating individuals in the community who are suffering in silence. To reach those in need, THRIVEGulu mental health professional regularly hold information sessions and check in on the mental well-being of the Empowerment Groups. These sessions provide awareness of the causes, signs, and symptoms of mental health challenges and […]
2018 Annual Event! Celebrating a Year of Progress
One of the big highlights of the year is the THRIVEGulu Annual Event! Each December, all our Empowerment Groups come together to celebrate a year of savings, literacy and progress. This year was especially joyful with representatives from 8 new adult groups and 6 Youth Empowerment Groups joining in the celebration. The event kicked off […]
Life changed when my daughter died: Mary’s story
Life used to be very good, but everything changed for me when my daughter passed away. I was so sad and I became very depressed. Life was very difficult and I struggled to feed my grandchildren. I wanted to commit suicide so I bought medicine to do so. Before I went through with my plan, […]
I am Brenda: THRIVE Literacy Facilitator
When my father died, I realized I had to work hard to help myself and my mom. I needed courage. I was embarrassed and very worried. I decided to join the Empowerment Group in my village. I found other women who don’t have a father and husband just like me. They encouraged me to save […]
Standing For Equality, Justice and Human Dignity
The stories of our THRIVERS are important. Trauma recovery is vital. And we want you to see why. Watch our new special feature to learn more and make YOUR impact.