Restoring Hope, Dignity & Opportunity
Hashtag Gulu Initiative provides holistic care for children and youth living and working on the streets through psychosocial support, healthcare, life skills training, family reintegration, advocacy and creative therapy.
Psychosocial Support
Children and youth in street situations often carry deep trauma caused by family breakdown, conflict, stigma, abuse and loss of belonging. Hashtag Gulu provides counselling, mentorship and safe spaces where young people can begin to heal and make better choices.
Life Skills Improvement
Through practical training in agriculture, carpentry, tailoring, hairdressing and other employable skills, young people gain confidence and pathways to earn a dignified livelihood.
Family Reintegration
Our team traces families, facilitates mediation and prepares both young people and caregivers for reunification. The goal is not only to return children home, but to support lasting reintegration into safe families and communities.
Advocacy for Changed Systems & Mindsets
Street-connected children are often stigmatized and misunderstood. Through schools, communities, radio, online campaigns and dialogue, Hashtag Gulu challenges harmful labels and encourages community responsibility.
Art & Therapy
Art creates spaces for expression, healing and reconciliation. Through theatre, music, dance and visual arts, young people tell their stories, rebuild confidence and engage communities in honest conversations.
Health & Wellbeing
Young people in street situations face barriers to healthcare, stigma, substance abuse, poor hygiene and mental health challenges. Hashtag Gulu improves access to care through clinic services, referrals, outreach and education.