Struggling Refugees in Uganda: A Call for Global Support

Agnes Bulaba, a Congolese refugee in Uganda, faces hunger and hardship as food rations dwindle in overcrowded refugee settlements. Uganda, hosting over 1.7 million refugees, is strained under a lack of international support. The UN urges global aid to sustain the country's refugee programs.

Agnes Bulaba, a Congolese refugee in Uganda, struggles daily as she navigates diminishing food rations and mounting challenges within an overcrowded refugee settlement. Her children scavenge for food as diminishing international aid forces difficult survival strategies.

Uganda, home to over 1.7 million refugees, is Africa's largest refugee-hosting nation, yet it grapples with insufficient global support and overwhelming refugee numbers. Local communities are stretched thin, as Uganda continues its humanitarian commitment despite dwindling resources.

Recent UN interventions highlight the pressing need for increased international aid as Uganda strives to accommodate continuous refugee influxes. While efforts to promote self-reliance through skills training persist, the urgent need for sustainable funding and resources remains.

(With inputs from agencies.)