Uganda

Together with COVOID we support refugee families and their host communities. (Photo: AWO International)

Improving living conditions in the refugee camp Nakivale

In the Isingiro district in southwest Uganda, the proportion of refugees is by 19 percent. With our partner organization COVOID, we are improving the living conditions, nutrition, income and social cohesion, for refugees and locals.

We support smallholder families to improve their living conditions, food security and nutrition, while reducing their exposure to human trafficking. (Photo: AWO International/ECO)

Africa • Uganda

Fight against human trafficking in Karamoja

Together with our local partner organization ECO, we support smallholder families in Karamoja to improve their living conditions, food and nutrition security, and reduce their risk of becoming victims of human trafficking.

With organic farming, people's livelihoods are secured and the environment is protected. (Photo: AWO International)

Africa • Uganda

Food security for refugees and host communities in northern Uganda

The Lamwo district in northern Uganda is one of the poorest regions in the country. Nevertheless, the communities here take in refugees from South Sudan. Our project supports refugees and local communities in securing their food, increasing their income and strengthening social cohesion.

Helping people to take action: Through self-organization in savings and credit groups, for example, people improve their living conditions by organizing themselves. (Photo: AWO International)

Africa • Uganda

Improving living conditions for refugees and host communities in northern Uganda

Bidibidi is one of the largest camps for refugees in the world. Many of the people are living on the margin of poverty, and food security is a major challenge. Together with our partner AFARD, we support refugees to improve their situation.

Greenhouses protect seeds and plants from locusts. (Photo: AWO International/ECO)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

Africa • Uganda