Hashtag Gulu Initiative is a registered, youth-focused, and youth-led organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people who live and work on the streets. The organisation focuses on rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration, helping vulnerable children and youth transition from street life into safe, productive, and dignified living conditions. Its vision is to build a community where everyone takes responsibility for one another’s well-being and actively contributes to creating an inclusive and peaceful society.

The initiative implements programs that provide constructive alternatives to crime and violence. Through skills development, mentorship, education support, and positive engagement, Hashtag Gulu equips children and youth with the tools and opportunities needed to become responsible and productive citizens. These interventions aim to break cycles of vulnerability and reduce exposure to harmful behaviors.

Hashtag Gulu Initiative was founded on the belief that meaningful change begins with acceptance, trust, and confidence-building, particularly among individuals often stigmatized as troublemakers. The organisation prioritizes understanding the root causes that drive children and youth to street life, working collaboratively with the community to address these challenges rather than relying on assumptions. Through this approach, Hashtag Gulu fosters empathy, accountability, and long-term social transformation.