Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Large numbers of displaced people puts pressure on underfunded humanitarian programs. Many people living in Uganda lack basic services, such as water, sanitation, hygiene, and health. Refugees also need long term support, particularly to improve their livelihoods and resilience.
In Uganda, we work in refugee settlements to prevent and treat malnutrition for young children, pregnant women, and new mothers. Our teams educate communities on how to lead healthy lifestyles, work with farmers to grow new crops and improve their yields, and increase access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
People Benefited From Food Security & Livelihoods Programs
Farmers Groups Supported
Our teams create and support farmers’ groups, who rent land together, learn new skills, negotiate fair prices, and create local demand for nutritious crops.
Lucy: One Refugee’s Perseverance in a PandemicWe provide cash transfers and food vouchers, giving families the skills and confidence to support themselves, make their own decisions, and manage their resources.
We're helping refugees grow, eat, and sell foods like cabbages, passion fruit, pawpaw trees, onions, and sweet potatoes to support her family.
Planting Seeds of Hope in UgandaOur water, sanitation, and hygiene teams help families to build latrines, install handwashing stations, and learn how they can improve sanitation.
Pledge to End HungerIn Uganda, our robust food security and livelihoods program supports people with food vouchers and agricultural inputs. We provide individuals with the tools they need to become more self-reliant and invest in their own futures, including:
