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rebuild_program_logoThe Re: Build Program

Refugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (Re:Build) is a… .../Read More.

plavu_urban_policies_photoThe Urban Policies Program

Reshaping Urban Planning and Practice to Include Informal workers to secure the inclusion of… .../Read More.

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business_grants_refugees_hostsBusiness Grants for Refugees & Hosts in Kampala

The International Rescue Committee's (IRC's) Re:BUiLD program is looking for people interested in starting small businesses or growing their existing small businesses in Kampala.… .../Read More!

court_petition_september_2022ILAW files applications to appear as amicus curiae before Ugandan Constitutional Court

On September 7, 2023, the ILAW Network filed applications to appear as amicus curiae in two cases before the Constitutional Court of Uganda involving the rights of workers in the… .../Read More!

refugee_community_register_lubagaRefugee Community Leadership key in bridging the challenges of cultural differences and language barrier.

“Working with refugees has proved difficult due to cultural differences and language barrier, how can we address that?” The question was put across by a participant during the… .../Read More!

refugee_rights_policy_awareness_rubaga.jpegIRC & PLAVU conduct awareness training in refugee policy, rights and responsibilities in Rubaga Division

Awareness about refugee policies, their rights and responsibilities is still a critical area if we are to attain a dignified life for refugees living in Kampala City.  A… .../Read More!

makindye_trainingMakindye Division communities urged to appreciate, embrace and support refugees

Mr. Lutaya Brighton (a KCCA official) has urged host communities in makindye division to appreciate and embrace refugees despite their socio-cultural differences. “There are… .../Read More!

re-build-partnership_refugees_trainingPLAVU and IRC to conduct Refugee Policy, Rights & Responsibility Awareness Creation trainings

Awareness about refugee policies, their rights and responsibilities is still a critical area if we are to attain a dignified life for refugees living in Kampala City. A mapping… .../Read More!

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SIHA Documentary: The Invisible Labourers of Kampala

The Invisible Labourers of Kampala speaks to the plight of women in the informal sector of Kampala, following the stories of Florence, Gloria and Consolata forging a livelihood as… .../Read More!

OPM explains why refugees are leaving Uganda

The government through the Ministry of relief disaster preparedness and Refugees has renewed calls to the international community to support refugees in Uganda. The country is… .../Read More!

IGAD member states gather in Uganda to find a solution to refugee crisis

Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development met in Kampala to find lasting solutions to the growing refugee crisis in the region amid dwindling funding. Uganda… .../Read More!

Young Refugees in Uganda Share Their Stories

Uganda, one of the nations that hosts the most refugees in the world, has over 1.5 million of them living in different parts of that East African country. Uganda is also known for… .../Read More!

Including refugees lifts up entire communities in Uganda

In Uganda, UN Refugees Chief Filippo Grandi met Agnes, a refugee whose determination shows that renewed support for an inclusive refugee response can benefit entire communities… .../Read More!

IGAD member states gather in Uganda to find a solution to refugee crisis

Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development met in Kampala to find lasting solutions to the growing refugee crisis in the region amid dwindling funding. Uganda… .../Read More!

Latest Voices & Stories

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“Thanks to IRC and PLAVU for introducing this idea (Community Register) and for further improving our capacity in this area. Before this book was introduced, it was difficult for the committee to differentiate between refugee, asylum seeker and other foreigners living in the community.”

Sseguya Vincent

Secretary, Nyago Village,
Kibuye II Parish,
Makindye Division

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