It all began with a disagreement over food—sweet potatoes, to be precise—that I was removing from my grandmother Idah’s garden. What should have been a simple household matter quickly escalated […]

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, city officials, representatives of development partners, Civil Society Organisations, cultural and religious leaders, and members of the press.   I am deeply honoured to stand […]

In April 2024, during our peer mentorship sessions at Layibi Corner, we met Aber Caroline, a 20-year-old living with three friends while working at a local restaurant. Caroline is the […]

My name is Auma Tracy, and I am 15 years old. I am the youngest of ten children born in Oyam District. My parents separated when I was young, and […]

My name is Otim Steven, and I am 18 years old. I was born to Aber Grace and Diera John, and I’m the eldest of two boys. My parents separated […]

Today, we celebrate International Youth Day, a moment to acknowledge the vibrant energy, potential, and resilience of the youth. This period of youth is often considered the prime of one’s […]

Have you ever turned a nightmarish situation into motivation? Atimango Mercy Faith is a living example of this phenomenon. At 17, she faced hardship after her mother’s passing, seeking love […]

While at my aunt’s place, I faced challenges with how other family members treated me. While I had friends to play with, I felt burdened by the expectations placed upon […]

About Hashtag Gulu: Hashtag Gulu Initiative is a youth-focused, and youth-led registered indigenous nonprofit organisation that cares for children and youths who live or live and work on the streets. […]

Street life is a potentially challenging one, especially for the girl child. Initially, it may be a last resort, the best option at the decisive moment and seems to overflow […]

Born and raised in Lacekocot, Pader District, Northern Uganda, Rubangakene Isaac, a 20-year-old youth navigates the streets of Gulu City, grappling with hunger, adorned in meager clothing, and burdened by […]

Join us on Wed May 10 2023 at 5:30 PM East Africa Time for an unforgettable experience. “Street Voices” is a play that explores the lives of those who live […]

“My mother was ‘given’ to my father after capture at 14 years, a year before she gave birth to me. She did not tell me any of this, but I […]

My name is Aber Fiona Gladys, I am 20 years old now. I never met my father or any of his relatives while growing up. My mum told us that […]

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I do not know where my father is and I was told that my mother remarried elsewhere, so at home, it was just me and my grandmother for a while, but [...]

In 2016, I dropped out of school when I was in Senior three studying at Lugazi High School because I couldn’t keep up with paying my school fees anymore. My mother […]

One day I was very hungry and I went to a friend’s home and ate from there thereafter I stayed for two days before returning to our home. When I returned […]

I never met my father in my entire life, I am the third child in a family of eight children. I first left home when I was 13 years old, but […]

  COVID-19 has affected everyone. Young people who work or live and work on the streets of Gulu have been hit harder. Previously, most of them used to find small and […]