From despair to determination: How school re-entry is giving refugee girls a second chance
FAWE’s Nancy Asibazoyo said: “Every time a young mother walks back into school, it is proof that despair can give way to determination.”
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FAWE’s Nancy Asibazoyo said: “Every time a young mother walks back into school, it is proof that despair can give way to determination.”
The Lamwo District Refugee Desk Officer acknowledged the concerns raised and praised the host communities for their long standing generosity.
Uganda continues to host over 1.8 million refugees, and humanitarian needs remain high.
Going forward, Ashden is pleased to announce the Howden Foundation’s support for this two-year project for refugees.
Child mothers are increasing in Obongi district among refugees people, and girls who get raped by their teachers.
Four refugees were recently arrested in connection with these crimes, with three being taken to court.
On World Day for Migrants and Refugees, Apostolic Nuncio Luigi Bianco and Cardinal Elect Monsignor Fabio Baggie visited the Nyumanzi refugee settlement in Adjumani.
Adjumani district still has 19 refugee settlements that are hosting 222,887 refugees as of May 31, 2024.
Mr Titus Jogo, the refugee desk officer of Adjumani commended the nationals for accepting to share land with the refugees.
The country director of Jesuit Refugee Services Uganda, Ms Christina Zetlmosl, said JRS offered educational support after realizing that so many children were fleeing their country and yet they needed schools.
Logoba HC3 is currently treating 30 HIV/AIDS patients from refugee settlement camps including others from neighboring villages of Kajio-Keji county of South Sudan.
Richard Wambi, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Adjumani, noted that the district is still committed to securing more land for refugees to enhance food production.
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