Uganda
WHAT WE DO
Addressing the youth refugee crisis in Uganda.
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.”
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero Hunger
"Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
"Reduce inequality within and among countries."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduce Inequalities
With 1.6 million refugees, Uganda continues to host the highest number of refugees in Africa and the third highest in the world. About 94% live in 13 settlements alongside local host communities, and 61% are under the age of 18 years. Despite Uganda’s inspiring humanitarian efforts, vital support is urgently needed to address the risks of poverty, hunger, inequality, and disease, especially among young women refugees who report a growing sense of hopelessness. Youth living in refugee and host-community settlements have a proven desire to achieve their potential. With your help, we can provide them with opportunity.
Facts about Uganda
- 45.8M total population
- 76% of the population lives in rural areas, and 73% of the workforce is employed in agriculture
- 1.4M refugees now live in Uganda, now the largest host country in Africa
- 44% of refugee youth in Uganda are unemployed, compared to 14% of Ugandan youth nationals.
- 80% of refugee youth who are working are self-employed mainly in agriculture.
Our work in Uganda
Job Creation
Uganda Refugee Youth Initiative, RISE, will create sustainable employment opportunities for 10,000 refugee youth.
Capacity Building & Training
Our focus in Uganda includes improving the financial literacy of refugee youth through capacity building & training.
Access to Savings and Loans
The Ugandan Youth Refugee initiative aims to empower young refugees by increasing access to savings and loans.
Empowering brighter futures for young women like Rose...
With only two months left on her most recent loan, Rose is already planning to add a pool table which will increase her income by attracting more young people and by charging a fee to play. According to Rose, in just two years she traded her fears of failure into excitement for what the future holds.