Uganda
LWF phases out water trucking in Palorinya settlement, establishes sustainable water sources

 
LWF phases out water trucking in Palorinya settlement, establishes sustainable water sources
18 September 2018
  Thousands of South Sudanese refugees in Palorinya settlement now have access to enough clean and safe water. Since the refugees’ most basic means of survival is clean safe water, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) prioritizes extending it to them in ...
Teenage pregnancies: A growing vice in Uganda
6 September 2018
  Uganda has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa with over 25% pregnancies among teenagers registered every year. The 2014 Uganda population census faults this on the immense sexual reproductive health problems. 
An inception meeting for the second phase of the Universal Periodic Review in Uganda
23 August 2018
  LWF Uganda held and inception meeting for the second phase of the Universal Periodic Review Project. The Inception meeting was attended by representatives from Local and International Civil Society Organizations, Uganda Human Rights Commission, Office ...
World Humanitarian Day: LWF calls for protection of humanitarian space
17 August 2018
“Humanitarian workers have become soft targets for warring parties”
Working in a high-risk area
17 August 2018
Interview with Jacob Aleer, LWF Security Focal Point in Jonglei, South Sudan (LWI) - For the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), South Sudan has proven the most challenging country in terms of safety and security in the past year. As the civil war continues, ...
Knitting: A therapy and an income source for refugees
24 July 2018
  Did you know that knitting is therapeutic? Yes, it is! The craft is magically healing emotional distress for some Congolese and South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s settlements. Refugees engaging in the craft claim that it helps them calm their anxiety ...
A call for peace: Meet the South Sudanese refugees upholding peace in Nyumanzi settlement
26 June 2018
  The least they need is peace! South Sudanese refugees flee their country due to war. Majority of these come to Uganda, a country that hosts more than a million of them and is considered peaceful. “We fled for our lives, in search for peace and safety ...
Adult literacy: A ray of hope for refugees towards better livelihoods
21 June 2018
 
Matawi: an eco-stove that cooks and protects the environment
6 June 2018
  Matawi is a trending new type of stove in Kitgum and Pader districts in Uganda’s Northern region. The eco-stove was introduced in a region where the three stone stove is predominantly used for cooking. Unlike the three stone cooking stove, Matawi is ...
Refugees display unique talents at the Youth Talent Show
28 May 2018
  The long awaited day, 16/05/2018 on which the Youth Talent Search and Competition grand finale is going to ensue is finally here! Hundreds of people from in and around Rwamwanja settlement, Adjumani and Kampala districts have gathered at Nkoma Primary ...
Palorinya settlement registers improvement in latrine coverage
30 April 2018
 
My talent, my break through: Youth showcase creativity at a talent show in Rwamwanja settlement
3 April 2018
  It’s 7:00 am on a Wednesday bright morning here in Rwamwanja settlement. The Youth Centre is noisy and crowded with young people. But, this is for a good cause since the youth are practicing their vocals and drama, others are playing music instruments ...
Icelandic Youth collect for Uganda
28 March 2018
Youth Day of Icelandic church to support orphans of HIV and AIDS
223 youth graduate with certificates in vocational skills
26 March 2018
  223 youth graduate after a yearlong training in various vocational courses at the Uganda Youth Development Link-UYDEL Youth Centre in Makindye division, Kampala district.
Village Savings rebuilding livelihoods in Palabek settlement
12 March 2018
  With the violent conflict in South Sudan unabated, Martha Ayaa fled to Uganda with her family, leaving behind their means of livelihoods; 10 bags of groundnuts and 5 acres of cassava. Arriving to the new Palabek settlement, established in April 2017 as ...
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