The UNHCR warns that emergency funding for 1.93 million refugees in Uganda, primarily from Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, will run out by September 2025 without new support. Dominique Hyde, UNHCR’s Director for External Relations, highlighted the dire situation, stating that without aid, malnutrition, sexual violence, and lack of shelter will worsen, as reported by Reuters.
Uganda, hosting Africa’s largest refugee population with over 1 million children, sees 600 new arrivals daily, per UNHCR data. Funding cuts, driven by reduced aid from the U.S. and other donors, will slash monthly support per refugee from $16 to $5, covering only a third of Sudanese refugees’ needs. Rising malnutrition and suicide risks among youth underscore the urgency of the Uganda refugee crisis.
The UN urges global action to sustain vital programs. Stay updated on the Uganda refugee crisis and efforts to support vulnerable populations!
