U.S. Announces Nearly $14 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees in Uganda

The United States announced nearly $14 million in additional humanitarian assistance for refugees and their host communities in Uganda. This new funding, which contributes to a total of more than $83 million in humanitarian assistance for Uganda in fiscal year 2024, underscores the United States’ continued commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in the country.

The new funding, provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), will be allocated to six humanitarian NGOs, strengthening critical programs in ten refugee camps and urban areas of Kampala. This assistance will support education, livelihoods, mental health and psychosocial services, and protection programs for refugees and their Ugandan hosts.

U.S. Ambassador William Popp highlighted the wide-ranging impact of this assistance, saying, “From supporting farmer groups in Bidibidi to employing protection officers in Kiryandongo and funding secondary education in Adjumani, we are proud to be Uganda’s largest humanitarian partner. This reflects our longstanding partnership with the Ugandan people and our commitment to helping vulnerable refugees around the world.”

U.S. humanitarian efforts are designed to benefit refugees and the local communities that host them. U.S.-funded programs include local employment opportunities and are accessible to Ugandan citizens, providing essential services such as health care, education, clean water, and skills training.

The United States remains committed to its partnership with Uganda and will continue to work collaboratively to support the well-being of refugees and their host communities. For more information on U.S. engagement with Uganda, please refer to the U.S. Embassy’s “Report to the People of Uganda.”