The United States government has announced a contribution of $7.5 million (approximately Shs 27.6 billion) to enhance the Sudanese refugee response in Uganda.
This funding is part of nearly $424 million in additional humanitarian support for Sudan and surrounding countries, unveiled during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
This new allocation raises the total U.S. humanitarian assistance in Uganda for the 2024 fiscal year to over $92 million.
The support, channelled through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, will enable the UNHCR Uganda to deliver critical aid to Sudanese refugees and their host communities.
This includes emergency relief supplies, healthcare services, protection for vulnerable children and victims of gender-based violence, as well as essential water and sanitation facilities.
U.S. Ambassador William Popp emphasized, “The crisis in Sudan is a global challenge, and we’re proud to help the Ugandan people as they provide safety and security to their neighbours from Sudan. As the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance supporting Sudanese refugees in Africa, we recognise the importance of assisting those fleeing conflict and working toward a safe return when the fighting ends.”
In addition to being Uganda’s largest humanitarian donor, the U.S. Mission’s positive impact extends across all 146 districts of Uganda.
Notably, nearly 70% of its activities are implemented through local non-governmental organisations, generating over 6,000 jobs for Ugandans.
