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Psycho-social support in Nakivale settlement faces challenges

Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Mental health experts in Nakivale refugee settlement in Isingiro district have raised concerns about the limitations they face in providing psychosocial support to both refugees and the host communities. The shortage of space and personnel has hindered their ability to offer private counseling and …

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European Union gives Uganda sh61 billion for refugees

Nakivale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The European Union (EU) has announced a €15 million fund (sh61 billion) to support Uganda’s response for refugees. The three-year funding will be allocated to improving water, sanitation, hygiene, healthcare, energy, education, and environmental conditions for both the refugees and the host communities. The …

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7,000 ‘Ghosts’ found in Nakivale refugee settlement – Onek

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing verification of refugees and asylum seekers has unearthed 7,000 ghosts in Nakivale refugee settlement in western Uganda. According to the Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hillary Onek, of the figure of 16,000 refugees and asylum seekers that some unscrupulous government officials …

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