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Uganda

Although the Republic of Uganda has achieved significant successes in poverty reduction over the past two decades, it is one of the least "developed" countries in the world. countries: In the Human Development Index (HDI), Uganda is ranked 163 (out of 188).

Uganda is threatened by extreme drought and crop failures, yet the country accepts refugees from neighbouring countries: Uganda has taken in more than a million people, especially refugees from Southern Sudan.

Africa • Uganda

Serious consequences of locust infestation and COVID-19

When millions of locusts spread in Uganda in February 2020, the poor Karamoja region, which is heavily dependent on agriculture, was completely unprepared. Shortly afterwards, the global spread of Corona and the local aftermath from the global pancemic poses further challenges to the people of the region. AWO International supports the affected communities in their fight against the catastrophic consequences.
Our partner organisation COVOID distributing hygiene material in the Nakivale refugee camp (Photo: AWO International)Our partner organisation COVOID distributing hygiene material in the Nakivale refugee camp (Photo: AWO International)
Africa • Uganda

With information campaigns and hygiene packages against the spread of corona

Uganda is one of the poorest countries in the world and suffers from a fully utilized health system. With the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, this system faces a huge challenge. Together with our partner organization COVOID, we distribute hygiene packages and carry out information campaigns.
Helping people to help themselves: Through self-organisation in, for example, savings and credit associations, people improve their own living situation. (Photo: AWO International)Helping people to help themselves: Through self-organisation in, for example, savings and credit associations, people improve their own living situation. (Photo: AWO International)
Africa • Uganda

Food security in the refugee settlement Bidi Bidi

Bidi Bidi in northern Uganda is the largest refugee camp in Africa. Only about 25 percent of the refugees in the settlements are supplied with sufficient food. But the situation in the host communities is also precarious. Together with our partner organization AFARD, we are helping to improve the food situation.
Preventing malnutrition: A COVOID employee carries out a screening of a child. (Photo: AWO International)Preventing malnutrition: A COVOID employee carries out a screening of a child. (Photo: AWO International)
Africa • Uganda

Food security for refugees and host communities

Most people in Isingiro in western Uganda live from agriculture. But droughts, water shortages and the limited usable land lead to a precarious food situation in the communities and refugee settlements.

Securing food and creating prospects: Our goal is to strengthen women and children in particular. (Photo: AWO International)Securing food and creating prospects: Our goal is to strengthen women and children in particular. (Photo: AWO International)
Africa • Uganda

Inclusive food security in northern Uganda

The Lamwo district in northern Uganda is one of the poorest in the country. Nevertheless, the people take in refugees from neighbouring countries. Together with our partner organization UCOBAC, we support the host communities and the refugees.

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