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RSSOn the occasion of World Refugee Day, we shine a light on the situation in Uganda and highlight the impact of four Trust Fund projects in refugee hosting districts.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Partner
- World Vision
- Uganda Biodiversity Trust Fund
- Save the Children
- ENABEL - Belgian Development Agency

In celebration of World Environment Day, we spotlight the transformative "RED" project. Lilias fled the South Sudanese civil war in 2017, seeking refuge in Imvepi, Uganda. Thanks to the RED project's support, her life has been profoundly changed.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Save the Children
The European Union Trust Fund supports the implementation of the Support to Skilling Strategy in Uganda. This project is based in Northern Uganda and is implemented by Enabel and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- ENABEL - Belgian Development Agency

It was her passion for tailoring that led to the development of a business opportunity for Medina Maneno. Today, she is the proud owner of 'Medina Classic Business Center,' a thriving tailoring shop in Adjumani, town located in Northern Uganda.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- ENABEL - Belgian Development Agency
Discover the vibrant tapestry of hope woven by refugee youth in West Nile! 🎨 The EU Youth Art Competition, a beacon of creativity, recently celebrated outstanding talents in Uganda.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Faces Up Uganda

A serious problem facing Uganda is the huge lack of jobs.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
- Partner
- GIZ

‘Ugandans are increasingly trafficked for commercial sex or labour exploitation in countries such as Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,’ the U.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
- Partner
- GIZ

Emmanuel Logworong, a resident of Palorinya refugee settlement in Obongi District in Northern Uganda, often came across Masai traders selling sandals.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Partner
- GIZ

The smell of freshly baked muffins will lead you to Keguru town’s only baker.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Uganda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Partner
- GIZ
- CARE

Arzouma returned from Algeria four years ago.
- Region and Country
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
- Eritrea
- Djibouti
- Kenya
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Libya
- Guinée
- Ghana
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Senegal
- Tchad
- The Gambia
- Mali
- Mauritanie
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroun
- Nigeria
- Niger
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
- Partner
- International Organization for Migration
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees