Strengthening the resilience of refugees from South Sudan in Uganda and IDPs in South Sudan

Project Area: 

South Sudan Region/location: Ikotos, Magwi and Torit districts.
Uganda Region/location: Adjumani and Obongi districts.

Partner:

Community Empowerment for Rural Development- CEFORD

Period: 

10/2022 - 09/2025

Funding by: 

Federal Foreign Office and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

What it is about: 

This project is intended to support vulnerable population groups and internally displaced persons in their host communities in the various districts of South Sudan and in Uganda.  The project aims to strengthen the resilience of refugees and internally displaced persons by improving food security, promoting education and training for a secure future, improving access to clean drinking water and securing peace on the ground.  

Examples of activities: 

Training in agriculture and livestock for 250 farming groups.

Distribution of agricultural starter kits to 1,000 farmers in South Sudan and 60 farming groups in Uganda, and distribution of livestock and accessories to 20 farming groups in Uganda.

Carrying out nutrition training 

Construction of new wells and rehabilitation of water points with solar systems

Construction of public latrines and installation of hand washing facilities

Education campaigns on hygiene and sanitation

Psychosocial support and counselling

Number of people reached:

Direct: 60,760