Uganda
Breaking Stereotypes: Men Take Lead in Childcare in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

 
Breaking Stereotypes: Men Take Lead in Childcare in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
2 September 2024
 
Breaking the Chains of TB Stigma: Rose's Journey of Resilience
2 July 2024
 
From Selling Food Rations to Self-Sufficiency through the multipurpose cash assistance
25 June 2024
  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.
Refugees Got Talent Grand Finale Celebrates Youth Empowerment and Cultural Diversity
20 June 2024
 
Dancing for Peace
19 April 2024
 
Powering Communities: The Inspiring Journey of Simon Victor
19 April 2024
  Simon Victor, a resilient 25-year-old is determined to overcome the challenges of his past. Born into a polygamous family, Simon and his siblings faced the harsh reality of limited educational opportunities. Due to financial constraints, he was forced ...
Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment
16 April 2024
 
Taekwondo for positive social change, one kick at a time
15 April 2024
 
Ripples of Hope: Kabala's Journey to Water Security
15 April 2024
  The Kabala community, nestled within the heart of Parabongo sub-county, Agago district in Northern Uganda, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once a hub struggling with the aftermath of conflict and infrastructure decay, it has now emerged as a ...
Puppetry, a synergizing approach to social behavioral change communication
11 April 2024
  On a bright afternoon in Kyangwali settlement, an unusual sight caught the attention of the villagers. Gigantic puppets, towering over the landscape, paraded through the various zones of the settlement. It was a spectacle unlike anything they had seen ...
Emergency response in Kiryandongo refugee settlement
11 April 2024
  On the road between Kampala and Gulu in Northern Uganda, lies Kiryandongo, a settlement now home to many refugees fleeing conflicts and hardships in Sudan and South Sudan. Since January 2024, the region has witnessed a significant influx of individuals, ...
Upholding the Right to Education: The Plight of Refugee Children in Uganda
6 February 2024
In 2022, Diana Atunakanza, the eldest of nine siblings, had to drop out of school while in Primary 6 because her mother could not afford both school development fees and necessary scholastic materials. As the days unfolded without the classroom rhythm, the ...
Prioritizing Mental Health is a Vital Step Towards Refugees’ Wellbeing in Uganda
1 December 2023
  While escaping conflict, navigating uncertainty, and coping with the absence of familiar social networks during emergencies, the mental well-being of refugees is frequently overlooked.
Sweet Honey Money: The Beekeeping Revolution Empowering Farmers’ Groups in Uganda.  
28 July 2023
The districts of Adjumani, Lamwo, Obongi, Kamwenge, and Kikuube in Uganda are not only poverty-stricken and resource-limited but also host a substantial refugee population from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In order to alleviate the strain ...
Increased rice yields promote food security among households
21 March 2023
  On a warm Sunday morning in the southwestern district of Kamwenge, a group of farmers gather to celebrate the harvest of 3,000kg of rice from a three-acre piece of land they cul­tivated. The Mikole Zonal Rice Farmers’ group is even more excit­ed that ...
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