Rose's journey began with a diagnosis that shook her world: tuberculosis. Tuberculosis, a disease masked in fear and misconception, became more than a physical ailment for Bunia. It became a barrier that separated her from the love and…
Forced to seek refuge from her home in South Sudan and relocated to Palabek refugee settlement, Grace Mandera, like many refugees, struggled to meet her basic needs beyond the food rations she received in the settlement.
In the heart of the Palabek settlement in Lamwo district, where tension once reigned supreme, a remarkable transformation is underway. Okenyi Martin, a respected church leader in the settlement, recalls the days when conflict permeated every…
For years, refugees in Uganda received food and core relief items delivered by trucks across the settlements. Today, that approach is changing. Humanitarian agencies are increasingly providing cash instead, allowing families to decide what they…
When conflict erupted in Sudan, Khartoum, Rabee Omer Yahya lost more than his home. He lost his wife, his workshop, and the life he had built over decades as a skilled carpenter.
As the Emergency Response to the DR Congo Conflict (2024–2026) ends, its impact in Nakivale Refugee Settlement is both visible and deeply felt. Funded by ACT…
In Lagam Pii Village, in Omiya Anyima West Sub-County in Kitgum, access to clean water is not just about infrastructure. It is about people, persistence, and possibility. This year’s…
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda has launched three major projects in 2026 aimed at strengthening food security, protection, and resilience among refugee and host communities across Uganda.
In the suburbs of Kampala, many young people face a difficult transition into adulthood, shaped by poverty, school dropout, and exposure to exploitation. Without access to safe support systems, their options for stable and dignified livelihoods…
