Providing Essential Support and Dignity.
Refugee settlements in Uganda are often characterized by inadequate shelter, food insecurity, and limited access to basic necessities. Families who have fled violence and persecution find themselves in situations of extreme poverty, struggling to meet even their most basic needs. Our refugee assistance program was created to address these immediate humanitarian needs while creating pathways to self-sufficiency through education and economic empowerment.
Program overview
In addition to our school project, we provide direct support to refugee families in Uganda living in extreme poverty. Our assistance program addresses immediate needs while creating pathways to self-sufficiency.
The need
Refugee settlements in Uganda often lack basic necessities. Families struggle with inadequate shelter, insufficient food, and limited access to healthcare and education. Children are particularly vulnerable, with many facing malnutrition and preventable diseases.
Our response
- Distribution of food supplies to vulnerable families
- Provision of clothing and household items
- Emergency shelter assistance
- Medical supplies and healthcare access
- Support for women and children facing extreme hardship
- Connection to education and entrepreneurship programs
Sustainability approach
While addressing immediate needs, we connect families with our entrepreneurship training and education programs to create long-term solutions rather than dependency.
Impact
- 300+ families — Received essential supplies in 2024.
- 95% of recipients — Reported improved living conditions.
- 80% of children — Enrolled in school from supported families.
- Reduced malnutrition — Lower rates among children under five.
- Increased stability — Families achieving greater self-sufficiency.
“Before this program, my children were hungry and sick all the time. Now they have food, medicine, and are in school. We have hope for the first time in years.”
— Rebecca, South Sudanese refugee mother