@HashtagGulu

Today, we paused—not for others, but for ourselves. A refreshing Staff Training & Wellness Check-In at Skylark Park gave us space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. We were reminded that mental health matters even for changemakers. We are stepping into July as healed healers 💚

Today, in partnership with @FarajaAfricaFdn, we hosted the Northern Uganda Youth Parliament in Gulu. Over 70 young people from Lango, Acholi, and Karamoja sub-regions took part. One thing is clear—when given the space, young people show up and engage meaningfully.

36 young people graduated this week from our 3rd cohort of agribusiness skills training. Joined by their parents, they received hands-on training facilitated by @robinsonnakwasa to prepare them for the next chapter of their lives.

This #HeroesDay, we honour the street child surviving, the teenage mother enduring, the grandmother loving, and the social worker showing up. No headlines, no medals—just courage. From all of us at @HashtagGulu, thank you for never giving up. 💛 #EverydayHeroes

Today we join @GuluCityCouncil & other dev’t partners to commemorate #DAC2023 as we highlight the plight of children & youth who live & work on the streets. Do not miss to catch another episode of our #StreetVoices production @GuluVarsity sports ground the main celebration venue.

Thank you @ChrisOchen1 for the love.

📢 We're hiring a Volunteer Counsellor! Passionate about youth, mental health, & speak Acholi? Join our team to support young people in street situations in Gulu. 📩 Send CV & cover letter to [email protected] 🗓️ Deadline: May 5, 2025 #JoinOurTeam #MentalHealthMatters

Today, we join the national commemoration of #InternationalDayOfStreetChildren in Mbale City. Most young people in street situations feel like they have nothing to lose. That changes when someone listens. At @HashtagGulu, we engage, not rescue. We empower, not impose.

On #IWD2025, we reflect on the strengths & struggles of women & girls in Acholi. The rise in single-female-headed households & family breakage pushes many girls into street situations, teenage motherhood & exploitation. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4bwlk9C

📢 Check out our latest publication! A collection of voices from young people transformed by our Art for Community Transformation project. Using forum theatre, they reclaimed their narratives & challenged societal norms. Read more: bit.ly/4hMRyzQ #YouthVoices

Many youth in Acholi struggle with identity & rejection, left stranded as neither paternal nor maternal families take responsibility. This young man’s story of loss mirrors many in northern Uganda. To read his story, click here: bit.ly/4j8OajW

We couldn't have wrapped up our #16DaysOfActivism more meaningfully than by joining @UHRC_UGANDA in Amuru yesterday. Our theatre team delivered a powerful drama highlighting the devastating impact of violence on women, girls, children and families. #EndVAWGNow

Domestic violence is tearing families apart and pushing young people to the streets. During the #16DaysOfActivism, we teamed up with @RadioPacisGulu for a dialogue on building safe, loving homes. Let's take responsibility and create a brighter future for our children. 💙 #EndGBV

If you are looking for a challenging, yet fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in 2025 and beyond, here is your chance to join a team committed to doing just that in Gulu and surrounding areas.

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team 🌟 📌 Vacancies Available: ✅ Clinical Psychologist ✅ Counsellor ✅ Project Assistant 📩 Submit your CV & cover letter to [email protected] by 15th Dec 2024, 5 PM. 🔗 Details: hashtaggulu.org/careers/ #JobVacancies #WeAreHiring

Our Executive Director, @OjokOkot_, participated in the launch of #16DaysOfActivism in Gulu City today and delivered remarks on behalf of CSOs. He emphasised that ending #VAWG requires a collective effort across all sectors. Read his full speech here: bit.ly/41a91N8.