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Refugee Education Crisis Looming in Uganda

Uganda - Make or break for the global refugee compact

First child dies of Ebola in new outbreak in Uganda

Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa at a time where the refugee influx is increasing and the impacts of climate change are challenging the response. As a longstanding supporter of the Uganda refugee response, Denmark is delighted to launch the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative. With a budget of approximately USD 40 million (approx. 145 billion UGX), the five-year programme seeks to empower refugees and host communities through climate resilience and inclusive development.

Blog with a spotlight on Uganda as a refugee-hosting country ahead of the Global Refugee Forum.

Scaling up education to transform the lives of Uganda’s refugee children

Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa at a time when the refugee influx is increasing, and the impacts of climate change are placing further strain on communities and ecosystems. As a longstanding partner of the Uganda refugee response, Denmark and Save the Children are pleased to launch the Western regional roll-out of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative in the district of Kyegegwa.

STATEMENT ON THE ARMED ATTACK ON A SCHOOL IN UGANDA in which almost 40 children were killed.

Uganda's new Education Response Plan launched for Africa’s biggest refugee crisis

OVER 6,500 CHILD REFUGEES ARRIVE IN UGANDA AS VIOLENCE SURGES IN DRC

Food ration cuts by WFP in Uganda come at worst possible time

Children in North East Uganda take younger siblings to school for food in hunger crisis

Save the Children Uganda officially launched its Localization Strategy, reaffirming its commitment to placing local actors and communities at the heart of development and humanitarian action. The strategy was designed through a participatory process and seeks to deepen engagement with local partners, government institutions, staff, and communities by leveraging their unique knowledge, capabilities, and leadership. This aligns with Uganda’s national frameworks, including Vision 2040, the Refugee Response Plan, and the National Development Plan IV, as well as the draft Uganda Localization Strategy.

Ebola: Even without WHO declaration, Uganda cases are “a clear warning that not enough is being done to curb the virus”

How teenage mothers and pregnant girls in Uganda have defied tradition and successfully campaigned to return to class

Save the Children signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals in order to strengthen child protection within Uganda’s fast-growing mineral sector. The signing took place in October during the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference held at Serena Kampala.

Learning is key to strengthening policies, programs, and coordination in Uganda’s refugee response actors. Over the past five years, U-Learn has played a pivotal role in generating, synthesizing, and disseminating evidence to support adaptive programming and continuous learning. Through cross-sectoral exchange, U-Learn has helped drive the uptake of insights on best practices, challenges, and innovations across key thematic areas.

Save the Children Uganda was recognized and appreciated by the Ministry of Health and the Committee of Experts on the National Safe Motherhood Committee for its outstanding contribution to strengthening the policy environment, planning, and monitoring and evaluation of Adolescent Health and School Health programmes. This recognition further highlighted our role in supporting the implementation of the National Adolescent Health Costed Implementation Plan (ADH CIP) and in building the coordination capacity of districts heavily burdened by teenage pregnancy.

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CONDUCT U-LEARN EXTERNAL IMPACT EVALUATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12:00 PM ON 11th August 2025PRE-SUBMISSION CLARIFICATION MEETING: N/AQUESTIONS / CLARIFICATIONS: uganda.coprocurement@savethechildren.orgFORMAT FOR SUBMISSION: BIDDER RESPONSE DOCUMENT

Uganda hosts 1,786,923 refugees and asylum seekers (Nov 2024), 31% of whom are from DRC, residing in settlements in South-Western Uganda. Planning figures indicate an expected increase of 94,321 Congolese refugees in 2025, who will be settled in Nakivale, Kyangwali and Rwamwanja, compounding existing challenges to service delivery (UNHCR). Despite Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee hosting, underpinned by its legislative framework and the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), which allows refugees to access the same services as their host community peers, barriers continue to exist leading to low learning outcomes.

In Uganda, science and technology are a top priority for the Government of Uganda. However, many schools still lack hands-on instructional materials to make these subjects engaging and interactive. To address this gap, Save the Children has introduced mini-science laboratories, also known as science kits, to enhance the teaching of Integrated Science.

Save the Children Uganda participated in the Agricultural Technology and Sustainable Mining Conference, organized by the European Union, Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), and the Government of Uganda. This platform allowed us to share how we work with businesses to prevent and address child labor while calling on companies to take bolder actions in safeguarding children’s rights.

Uganda hosts over 1.9million refugees, making it Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country. In Palabek Refugee Settlement alone 90,000 refugees, of whom 83% women and children, face challenges in accessing education and protection services. Today, Save the Children is launching “Strengthening education and child protection services for refugee children in Palabek Settlement, Northern Uganda”, a two-year project in partnership with a Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO/Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. The project is supported through UNIQLO’s PEACE FOR ALL global campaign.

For education to be truly transformative, schools themselves must change. They must be safe and nurturing environments where all children feel accepted and protected.

The Education Response Plan (ERP) is the first of its kind worldwide and represents a huge policy step forward for refugee education globally

The growing child protection crisis in Arua District and City prompted urgent action from Save the Children Uganda. Reports indicate that more than 700 child abuse cases are registered every three months, ranging from defilement and neglect to physical abuse-often fueled by poverty, alcoholism, and harmful cultural practices.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) and Save the Children in Uganda hosted the Humanitarian Xchange (HX) in Kampala under the theme, “Locally Led Response in East Africa – Adaptation and Resilience.” HX serves as a platform to bridge the gap between international humanitarian actors and local responders, ensuring that crisis-affected communities have a direct voice in shaping humanitarian action.

The growing children refugee influx in Uganda (over one million refugee children) prompted urgent action from Save the Children and partners under the Building Resilient Inclusive Systems for Locally Led Education and Protection project (RISE project). According to the Uganda Comprehensive Refugee Response Portal[1], Uganda currently hosts 1,898,338 refugees[2] and over million of these are children. [1] Country - Uganda, [https://data.unhcr.org/en/country/uga] Accessed on 27th Aug, 2025[2] Ibid. The figures were last updated on 31st July 2025. (They are updated on end of month basis)

Save the Children Uganda, in partnership with We Care Solar officially handed over solar-powered lighting kits - We Share Solar Suitcases - to 39 schools [1] in Wakiso District. This initiative will benefit approximately 10,372 (5,189 girls/5,183 boys) children, providing them with a safe, and conducive learning environment enhanced by reliable light and a sustainable clean energy source to power learning devices.

The world is recognising the impact of local initiatives’ said one of our local partners, having been involved in an innovative approach to localisation in Education Cannot Wait’s Multi-Year Resilience Programme II in Uganda (MYRP II). As a result of purposefully developing more equitable avenues for funding, 29% of ECW’s investment to Save the Children is now being implemented through local and national NGOs (L/NNGOs). This is a large increase on the MYRP I and more than the global target set by the Grand Bargain. We encourage others to take inspiration from this approach, so that we can drive progress towards our collective commitments to reallocate power, influence and resources more directly to communities.

During a meeting with district officials at the Moroto local government, one official remarked, “Karamoja’s problem is water. Once you solve the water problem in Karamoja, you will have solved Karamoja’s problems.” This statement presents a complex paradox, and anyone who has worked in Karamoja would likely agree with it.

Time to deliver on our promise of support

The Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL) in a panel discussion at Hive Colab-Kanjokya, social entrepreneurs from across Uganda gathered to explore how enterprises can grow without compromising their social mission.

Humanitarian organisations call for urgent assistance

Catch-up clubs to stop children dropping out after world’s longest school closure

Progress led by Rwanda, Malawi and Uganda, although under-5 mortality rate remains high across the region.

Child refugees across the world draw their hopes and horrors

We have been alerted that individuals are falsely claiming to represent Save the Children in Bushenyi, where they are allegedly registering school pupils for bursaries and soliciting UGX 200,000 per child.

Blog summarizing the importance of spotlighting the rights and needs of refugee children at the Global Refugee Forum

Save the Children welcomes highest alert on Ebola outbreak

Photo series: The Female Experience of War

The world’s poorest children can safely go back to school if leaders invest $370 per student

Why the world urgently needs a global plan to get all children safely back to school

Save the children statement on new Ebola case in Ituri, DRC, near Ugandan border

11th June,2025- International Day of PlayAs seen in the poster image, Hon. Joyce Kaducu, Minister of State for Education plays with children on International Day of Play. The Wakiso Sponsorship Program team pulled off this joyful celebration of childhood. On the International Day of Play, children, teachers, and community members in Wakiso came together to champion the right to play under the theme “Choose Play – Every Day.” From vibrant games to storytelling, creative arts, and music, the event was a lively reminder that play is not just fun it is essential. Children led the day with laughter, creativity, and energy, showcasing how play supports learning, social skills, and emotional well-being.

School: a place for learning, safety and friendship

The Food Security and Nutrition project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan commissioned a new mini-irrigation scheme in Tapac Parish, valued at $143,700, marks a transformative moment for local farmers. For communities long challenged by unpredictable weather and water scarcity, this scheme provides a reliable water source, enabling year-round cultivation, improved yields, and a stronger defense against climate shocks. Simultaneously, the inauguration of a new Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Corner at Kalemungole Health Centre II provides a vital resource for mothers and caregivers, offering the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure proper nutrition during a child’s critical first 1,000 days.

Youth Led Organisations (YLO), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and other stakeholders were supported by SCI to collaboratively develop an advocacy engagement focusing on key issues affecting youth in their district. Notably, Nwoya District identified addressing high child pregnancy rates as a priority.

COVID-19 risks in East Africa heighten as severe floods displace nearly half a million people

Children in Albania rehearse their play The Windmill to draw attention to the climate crisis

One in five children in fragile states risk dropping out of school as COVID takes its toll: Save the Children

Education under threat

Seizing the opportunity to deliver education to the world’s refugees

97 child deaths as Ebola cases spike in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Another grim milestone: Ebola claims some 2000 lives in DRC-outbreak

As a child, John and the other children had no access to school. The Karamojong people were long opposed to the state education system. In 1948, they buried a pen in a symbolic protest against formal education introduced by the colonial authorities. Schools were seen by many as a threat to the group's cultural values and way of life, and for decades, only a small number of children in this part of the country attended school and learned to read and write.

The Saving Women and Pre-term babies Project (SWAP) project is improving the survival of small and sick newborns and mothers likely to deliver pre-term babies through mobile technology. The Protecting Infants Remotely by SMS (PRISMS) which is a mobile technology application is designed to streamline and standardize newborn care in low-resource settings.

Ezibon Saadalla Khamis is Humanitarian Communications Coordinator with Save the Children South Sudan. He is passionate about his job, especially working directly with children and knowing every story, photo and video he captures helps to amplify their voices for a brighter future. Here, he explains what drives him.

Fears grow as locusts swarm towards South Sudan

For World Humanitarian Day we share the stories of Sheila, Kimberly, Yasmeen and Joy. As children they were supported by Save the Children. Now, they all work with us to build a better future for and with the children of today.

From grief to influence: channelling the power of children and youth

Keeping Learning Alive

The Karamoja GOATS project, implemented by Save the Children Uganda with funding from Save the Children Korea (SCK), was launched in March 2021 to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Moroto District. The project focused on supporting agropastoral households, especially women, by providing goats to improve food security and boost livelihoods.

33 CHILDREN BORN INTO HUNGER EVERY MINUTE IN 2023 – SAVE THE CHILDREN

Press Release: Joining Forces for Children in Kenya Project Launch

1. What inspired you to join this organization 10 years ago?Save the Children was an employer of choice. Many colleagues in the NGO I was working with were moving to Save the Children. When I saw an opportunity that resonated with where I wanted to go next in my career, I did not hesitate to apply.

More than 27 million children were driven into hunger and malnutrition by extreme weather events in countries heavily impacted by the climate crisis.

COVID-19 has hampered the ability of children with disabilities getting the quality education they deserve.

Teachers' wellbeing is essential to children's development

The para-social worker system has proven to be an effective approach in strengthening child protection and case management at the community level. By equipping para-social workers with the necessary skills and knowledge, they have become critical frontline responders in identifying, assessing, and addressing cases of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The PSWs work closely with families, community leaders, and the police to enhance early intervention efforts, ensuring that vulnerable children receive timely support and referrals to appropriate services.

Four million refugee children around the world are out of school – missing out on their right to an education due to displacement, poverty and exclusion

Patricia is a 15-year-old girl who is using knowledge attained from the safe family training at her school to influence her parents to take her sister back to disabilities back to school. Her sister had dropped out of school due to the negative attitude of her parents towards children with disabilities

Twelve-year-old John, a Primary Four pupil at Atedeoi Primary School in Moroto District, is one of many children in Karamoja whose lives are being positively transformed thanks to the investment of Save the Children Korea (SCK). Through the Integrated Education Project for Karamoja (IEPK), Karamoja GOATS, and the Karamoja Hunger Intervention (KHI), SCK is helping build a more resilient, educated generation in one of Uganda’s most vulnerable regions.

Children have lost more than a third of their school year to the pandemic

Save the Children Uganda convened a dialogue between members of the Children’s Advisory Committee and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), creating a impactful platform for children to directly voice their priorities, experiences, and recommendations. The meeting, financially supported by the Girls as Drivers of Change Project, had children from all our regions of intervention (development and humanitarian) who are championing change in their communities through advocacy on issues such as education, protection, and gender equality.

The climate crisis is fundamentally and irreparably reshaping our world, with grave implications on the rights of current and future generations of children. The month of March was marked by scorching heatwaves and shortly after, April was marked by seasonal rainstorms characterized by flooding, loss of lives of both children and adults and property in Kampala and most parts of the country including North, North-Eastern and West Nile.

Save the Children UK’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, met children being supported at a hospital in Colombo

Safe parenting means looking after your child's physical and emotional well-being.

Children are the experts on their education and futures

Thirteen-year-old Moses, a pupil at Atedeoi Primary School in Moroto District, is one of many children in Karamoja whose lives are being positively transformed thanks to the investment of Save the Children Korea (SCK). Through the Integrated Education Project for Karamoja (IEPK), Giving Ownership to Prevent Stunting (also known as the Karamoja GOATS project), and the Karamoja Hunger Intervention (KHI), Save the Children Korea is helping build a more resilient, educated generation in one of Uganda’s most vulnerable regions.

Maureen is a 13-year-old pupil in Primary 6 in Moroto Municipal Council Primary School. She lives with her mother, and 3 siblings in Kakoliye Close 2 village, South Division subcounty, Moroto Municipality.

Save the Children Excited to Partner with University of California San Diego on U.S. Agency for International Development-funded Social & Behavior Change Research Project

We must act to avoid a lost decade for African children

FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF THE GLOBAL COMPACT ON REFUGEES

Hearing from children in our digital hangouts

Now is the Time for Ubuntu

Plague of locusts ravages three East African countries as region prepares for another year of hunger

Hundreds of separated children searching for parents as conflict grows in eastern DRC

“We can speak up for ourselves”: Why we need to listen to child refugee’s voices

EAST AFRICA: QUARTER OF A MILLION CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIED OF STARVATION THIS YEAR