Stories - Hashtag Gulu

Plot 75/79 Jomo Kenyatta Road

Stories of Hope

Searching for Belonging: A Journey Through Rejection and Resilience

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

Unite for Change: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Gulu City

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

A journey of forgiveness and new beginnings

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

Finding hope: A journey from struggle to opportunity

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

A Journey to Redemption: From the Streets to Hope

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

International Youth Day Message from Hashtag Gulu Initiative

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