A testimony from a beneficiary, “We are looking for a home for mental wellness. A safe space that ensures our mental wellness. We escaped a conflict induced situation in search for a safe home. The circumstances we endured made us observe death of our family, some wounded by bullets, women and young girls raped, and […]
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“Blooms of Hope: Regina’s Journey from Despair to Leadership” Regina a 49-year-old peasant farmer and mother of seven residing in Maaji refugee Settlement transformative journey began in the midst of overwhelming responsibilities and the weight of grief as she found herself shouldering the care of her late brother’s five children. The burden became insurmountable, leading
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Championing interventions to improve immunization regimens for unreached and under-immunized children by Care Group Volunteers (CGVs)-Bidi-Bidi refugee settlement Immunization is a proven strategy for reducing morbidity and mortality among children. Uganda has specifically accomplished greatly on enhancing its routine immunization (RI) system. However, despite the achievements, the coverage is uneven and equity in access to
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In a quiet village of Ogujebein Obongi District West Nile Sub region, a four-year-old Sunday struggled to take a step. His weakened body had robbed him of milestones that most children his age enjoy with ease. At OPD Ibakwe HC II, Sunday was assessed, identified as malnourished and enrolled on nutrition program. Guided by AFOD
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A journey to resilience through Interpersonal Group Therapy United by a shared experience of displacement and the struggles it brings, 12 South Sudanese refugee women sought solace and support in the therapeutic sessions offered through the partnership of StrongMinds and Alliance Forum for Development (AFOD). As they shared their stories, a common theme emerged on
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Agricultural production is threatened by the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change with West Nile region hosting high number of refugees not spared either. In an attempt to mitigate the diverse impacts of climate change, Alliance Forum for Development (AFOD) Uganda with support from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) secured land, identified refugees and
In Uganda particularly in Adjumani district in West Nile sub-region, many households especially among the Refugee communities are unable to meet their food consumption and income requirement needs due to various reasons like difficulty in acquiring land and farm tools for agricultural production among others. This deters them from engaging in food production and income
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Refugees and host communities have gained hope for recovery from mental health disorders as Alliance Forum for Development (AFOD Uganda), a renown national NGO launched on the 11th November 2022 a fundraising drive to build the first of its kind mental health rehabilitation center in Adjumani district on a10 acres piece of land located in
HOW GABRIEL DENG A BENEFICIARY OF CASH AID HAS TRANSFORMED INTO A PROGRESSIVE FARMER-NYUMANZI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT-ADJUMANI Despite Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee management, refugees living in settlements and their host communities remain vulnerable and at risk of recurring shocks. At least 80% of refugees in Uganda live below the international poverty line of US$ 1.9
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Members of the different VSLA Groups formed in Lobule refugee settlement in Koboko District Lobule refugee camp is located about 15 kilometers east of Koboko Town in Lobule Sub County, it is a settlement camp hosting Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) refugees in Uganda. Lobule refugees are mainly from the areas of; Turupa, Gombe, Morodu,
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