“Peter” by Ron Hevey

“Peter is an orphan with no known relatives. He originally came from Moroto District where he lived alone with his mother. Because of the insecurity there, his mother was forced to the street to look for a means of survival. Peter experienced much trauma, as she would often bring men home even when Peter was there. After trying to make ends meet through several small jobs, they resorted to finding food to eat from rubbish bins. While in P5 his mother became very sick and Peter could find no help in caring for his mother. After her death, Peter was alone on the street for some years,

studying during the day and returning to the streets at night to search for food. He sought help with Stephen and has now undergone counseling and doing well. He is a bright student near the top of his class. Peter has a cheerful personality and many friends. He considers being a doctor in his future.”