Kitgum prepares for 100,000 refugees as new settlement takes shape
Kitgum district leaders are stepping up preparations to receive an estimated 100,000 refugees in Labongo Amida-West sub-county.
Tag: Refugees
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.”
Palabek refugees appeal for land amid WFP food cuts
The Lamwo District Refugee Desk Officer acknowledged the concerns raised and praised the host communities for their long standing generosity.
EU provides additional €4 million for Uganda’s refugee response
Uganda continues to host over 1.8 million refugees, and humanitarian needs remain high.
Grants for refugee-led clean energy enterprises in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
Going forward, Ashden is pleased to announce the Howden Foundation’s support for this two-year project for refugees.
When childhood ends too soon: The hostile world of child mothers in the society
Child mothers are increasing in Obongi district among refugees people, and girls who get raped by their teachers.
Adjumani appeals to disaster minister Onek over refugee-host community conflicts
Four refugees were recently arrested in connection with these crimes, with three being taken to court.
The Cardinal elect, Apostolic Nuncio, visits refugees in Adjumani
On World Day for Migrants and Refugees, Apostolic Nuncio Luigi Bianco and Cardinal Elect Monsignor Fabio Baggie visited the Nyumanzi refugee settlement in Adjumani.
Refugees continue to demand better education, land, and health services
Adjumani district still has 19 refugee settlements that are hosting 222,887 refugees as of May 31, 2024.
Adjumani: refugees to fight food insecurity, malnutrition
Mr Titus Jogo, the refugee desk officer of Adjumani commended the nationals for accepting to share land with the refugees.
Jesuit Refugee Services celebrates 30 years of services in Uganda
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.
The effects of open border on HIV/AIDS and TB patients in Madi
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.