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Rebuilding the lives of 850 street boys in Uganda

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Summary

The project provides 850 boys with the emotional, physical, spiritual, educational and economic needs to facilitate their transition off the streets and back into the community. project reportread updates from the field

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

There are around 1,000 boys between the ages of 7 and 20 living on the streets of Kampala, Uganda. Many are orphaned or have been abandoned or abused. By building trust and an understanding of each boy’s circumstances and character, staff can facilitate a process by which children feel valued, gain confidence and accept support in equipping themselves with the social and educational tools they require to overcome the past, reintegrate into society and take the future into their own hands.

Activities

The Tigers Club boys benefit from a comprehensive set of services that includes a sports program, feeding and emergency refuge, medical care, a learning center, counseling, resettlement, foster care and microenterprise development.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $27,080
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $34,920
Total Funding Goal: $62,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

This project will encourage 850 boys currently living on the streets to realize their potential and make a transition from the streets back to family and community life.

Project Message

“I thank God for Tigers Club and all who support the work they are doing for us. I was without hope while on the streets but Tigers Club has made it possible to stand with hope for a bright future."
- Mark, Graduate of Tigers Club

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Joan Townsend
US Support Coordinator
4980 Quebec Street NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
202-966-2156
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Project Sponsor

Ashoka's Changemakers

Organization

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RETRAK
Landmark House, Station Road
Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7BS
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 161 486 5104
http://www,retrak.org

Learn more about RETRAK and the project team.

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in UgandaUganda and can also be found under Human RightsHuman Rights.

For more information about Uganda, read the Human Development Report on Uganda or the Wikipedia entry for Uganda.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on November 13, 2009.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 18, 2008

Latest Update from the Field

This story is just one example of how Retrak makes a difference in the lives of street children

By Kady Murphy - Case Study: Matovu, November 10, 2009 03:53 PM

Retrak supports vulnerable children
When Matovu’s step-father and a family friend abused him, this 12 year old child made the 85km journey to Kampala.

A week after arriving in the city he asked a man if he could use his shelter to sleep in at night. The man, who was a scrap metal dealer, said he could, but in return Matuvo would have to scavenge for scrap metal to sell. One morning Matovu was collecting scrap when a man accused him of stealing his metal. Even though Matovu pleaded that he didn’t know the metal belonged to him, the man beat him severely and cut off three of his fingers.

Bleeding and in shock, Matovu sought help at the Retrak clinic. He recovered well and was one of the most well-behaved boys at Tudabujja Halfway Home. Eventually Retrak found a suitable foster family for him.

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