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Message Thank you to the Sloan Family for makingthis Library and Resource Center possible!info@thrivegulu.orgwww.thrivegulu.orgDonate OnlineSUPPORTOUR PEOPLEABOUT THRIVEGuluWe believe that meaningful existenceis more than mere survival. We believe the invisible wounds ofpsychological trauma deserve healing. And we believe that functionality andproductivity can only flourish when anindividual and her community aremore-than-surviving. #TogetherWeThriveTHRIVE is proud to have women-ledoperations in both our Uganda and USaffiliates. In Gulu and the nearby districts, wehave a team of about thirty staff, includingprofessional counselors; specialists ingender-based violence, literacy, finance, andempowerment; and support staff—all nativeUgandans. Half of our senior management isfemale. Our international affiliate isrepresented by two women, our ExecutiveDirector, Mah-Séré Keita, based in Mali, andour Operations & Development Director,based in the US.As a locally led organization, our peoplecome from the communities that we serve,forging relationships that empower ourbeneficiaries to guide the programs weprovide, fulfilling our promise—Nothing aboutUs without Us.THRIVEGulu is a trauma recoveryorganization. Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we supportsurvivors of the atrocities of the 1986-2006Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency,refugees from South Sudan, and survivors ofgender-based violence. We supportindividuals of all ages and genders, withpriorities on the welfare of girls and women inour holistic interventions.THRIVE’s vision is for a Northern Uganda inwhich all people are treated with dignity, livein safety, and have the chance to contributeto the good of the community. Women’s Library& CommunityResource Center

THE LIBRARYLIBRARY PROGRAMSYour path toTHRIVINGbegins here!“I appreciate the computersand internet because I cancome here to apply for jobs. Idon’t have a laptop right now,and it is much easier than onmy phone.”-Betty, Gulu Resident“I love coming here onSaturdays to read andsing with friends!!!”-Joseph, P3Open Monday through Thursday, 9am–5pm EATFriday, 9am–2:30pm EATSaturday, 9am–3pm EATChildren’s Programming on SaturdaysTHE THRIVE CENTERChildren’s programming, with activities for pre-readers through independent readersRecreation & Play Therapy for childrenBasic computer literacy trainingBuilding skill in writingReading and writing groups for womenBook clubs for youth and adultsEnglish-speaking language circles FICTION:Luo & English Story BooksLow Primary Early ReadersHundreds of Upper Primary Chapter Books“O” and “A” Literature, Abridged & UnabridgedNovels for all agesNON-FICTION:“O” and “A” Level BooksChild Development & ParentingMental Health, Self-Help, & PsychologyBusiness & FinanceLegal Referenceand more!RESOURCES:Games & toys for childrenOutdoor play spaceDesktop computers & free Wi-FiQuiet space for independent reading and studyConference space for group events THRIVEGulu operates a comprehensive trauma-recovery program across 6 districts in NorthernUganda. Our services cover a spectrum fromproviding private individual counseling toadvocacy at large community events and fromhelping people to heal their invisible woundswithin to helping them to run and promote theirbusinesses with confidence. At the Trauma Healing & Reflection Center,individual and small-group counseling is alwaysavailable with our full-time professionalcounselor. Both walk-in sessions andappointments are welcome. As our Resource Center expands, we willexpand the offerings at the Center to includeadditional literacy and empowerment programs!A counseling session with a professional counselor at our Trauma Healing & Reflection CenterThe Upper Conference Space at the Women’s Library & Resource CenterLibrary patrons browsing our book collection.

THE LIBRARYLIBRARY PROGRAMSYour path toTHRIVINGbegins here!“I appreciate the computersand internet because I cancome here to apply for jobs. Idon’t have a laptop right now,and it is much easier than onmy phone.”-Betty, Gulu Resident“I love coming here onSaturdays to read andsing with friends!!!”-Joseph, P3Open Monday through Thursday, 9am–5pm EATFriday, 9am–2:30pm EATSaturday, 9am–3pm EATChildren’s Programming on SaturdaysTHE THRIVE CENTERChildren’s programming, with activities for pre-readers through independent readersRecreation & Play Therapy for childrenBasic computer literacy trainingBuilding skill in writingReading and writing groups for womenBook clubs for youth and adultsEnglish-speaking language circles FICTION:Luo & English Story BooksLow Primary Early ReadersHundreds of Upper Primary Chapter Books“O” and “A” Literature, Abridged & UnabridgedNovels for all agesNON-FICTION:“O” and “A” Level BooksChild Development & ParentingMental Health, Self-Help, & PsychologyBusiness & FinanceLegal Referenceand more!RESOURCES:Games & toys for childrenOutdoor play spaceDesktop computers & free Wi-FiQuiet space for independent reading and studyConference space for group events THRIVEGulu operates a comprehensive trauma-recovery program across 6 districts in NorthernUganda. Our services cover a spectrum fromproviding private individual counseling toadvocacy at large community events and fromhelping people to heal their invisible woundswithin to helping them to run and promote theirbusinesses with confidence. At the Trauma Healing & Reflection Center,individual and small-group counseling is alwaysavailable with our full-time professionalcounselor. Both walk-in sessions andappointments are welcome. As our Resource Center expands, we willexpand the offerings at the Center to includeadditional literacy and empowerment programs!A counseling session with a professional counselor at our Trauma Healing & Reflection CenterThe Upper Conference Space at the Women’s Library & Resource CenterLibrary patrons browsing our book collection.

THE LIBRARYLIBRARY PROGRAMSYour path toTHRIVINGbegins here!“I appreciate the computersand internet because I cancome here to apply for jobs. Idon’t have a laptop right now,and it is much easier than onmy phone.”-Betty, Gulu Resident“I love coming here onSaturdays to read andsing with friends!!!”-Joseph, P3Open Monday through Thursday, 9am–5pm EATFriday, 9am–2:30pm EATSaturday, 9am–3pm EATChildren’s Programming on SaturdaysTHE THRIVE CENTERChildren’s programming, with activities for pre-readers through independent readersRecreation & Play Therapy for childrenBasic computer literacy trainingBuilding skill in writingReading and writing groups for womenBook clubs for youth and adultsEnglish-speaking language circles FICTION:Luo & English Story BooksLow Primary Early ReadersHundreds of Upper Primary Chapter Books“O” and “A” Literature, Abridged & UnabridgedNovels for all agesNON-FICTION:“O” and “A” Level BooksChild Development & ParentingMental Health, Self-Help, & PsychologyBusiness & FinanceLegal Referenceand more!RESOURCES:Games & toys for childrenOutdoor play spaceDesktop computers & free Wi-FiQuiet space for independent reading and studyConference space for group events THRIVEGulu operates a comprehensive trauma-recovery program across 6 districts in NorthernUganda. Our services cover a spectrum fromproviding private individual counseling toadvocacy at large community events and fromhelping people to heal their invisible woundswithin to helping them to run and promote theirbusinesses with confidence. At the Trauma Healing & Reflection Center,individual and small-group counseling is alwaysavailable with our full-time professionalcounselor. Both walk-in sessions andappointments are welcome. As our Resource Center expands, we willexpand the offerings at the Center to includeadditional literacy and empowerment programs!A counseling session with a professional counselor at our Trauma Healing & Reflection CenterThe Upper Conference Space at the Women’s Library & Resource CenterLibrary patrons browsing our book collection.

Thank you to the Sloan Family for makingthis Library and Resource Center possible!info@thrivegulu.orgwww.thrivegulu.orgDonate OnlineSUPPORTOUR PEOPLEABOUT THRIVEGuluWe believe that meaningful existenceis more than mere survival. We believe the invisible wounds ofpsychological trauma deserve healing. And we believe that functionality andproductivity can only flourish when anindividual and her community aremore-than-surviving. #TogetherWeThriveTHRIVE is proud to have women-ledoperations in both our Uganda and USaffiliates. In Gulu and the nearby districts, wehave a team of about thirty staff, includingprofessional counselors; specialists ingender-based violence, literacy, finance, andempowerment; and support staff—all nativeUgandans. Half of our senior management isfemale. Our international affiliate isrepresented by two women, our ExecutiveDirector, Mah-Séré Keita, based in Mali, andour Operations & Development Director,based in the US.As a locally led organization, our peoplecome from the communities that we serve,forging relationships that empower ourbeneficiaries to guide the programs weprovide, fulfilling our promise—Nothing aboutUs without Us.THRIVEGulu is a trauma recoveryorganization. Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we supportsurvivors of the atrocities of the 1986-2006Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency,refugees from South Sudan, and survivors ofgender-based violence. We supportindividuals of all ages and genders, withpriorities on the welfare of girls and women inour holistic interventions.THRIVE’s vision is for a Northern Uganda inwhich all people are treated with dignity, livein safety, and have the chance to contributeto the good of the community. Women’s Library& CommunityResource Center

Thank you to the Sloan Family for makingthis Library and Resource Center possible!info@thrivegulu.orgwww.thrivegulu.orgDonate OnlineSUPPORTOUR PEOPLEABOUT THRIVEGuluWe believe that meaningful existenceis more than mere survival. We believe the invisible wounds ofpsychological trauma deserve healing. And we believe that functionality andproductivity can only flourish when anindividual and her community aremore-than-surviving. #TogetherWeThriveTHRIVE is proud to have women-ledoperations in both our Uganda and USaffiliates. In Gulu and the nearby districts, wehave a team of about thirty staff, includingprofessional counselors; specialists ingender-based violence, literacy, finance, andempowerment; and support staff—all nativeUgandans. Half of our senior management isfemale. Our international affiliate isrepresented by two women, our ExecutiveDirector, Mah-Séré Keita, based in Mali, andour Operations & Development Director,based in the US.As a locally led organization, our peoplecome from the communities that we serve,forging relationships that empower ourbeneficiaries to guide the programs weprovide, fulfilling our promise—Nothing aboutUs without Us.THRIVEGulu is a trauma recoveryorganization. Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we supportsurvivors of the atrocities of the 1986-2006Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency,refugees from South Sudan, and survivors ofgender-based violence. We supportindividuals of all ages and genders, withpriorities on the welfare of girls and women inour holistic interventions.THRIVE’s vision is for a Northern Uganda inwhich all people are treated with dignity, livein safety, and have the chance to contributeto the good of the community. Women’s Library& CommunityResource Center