Resources

“There’s absolutely no rain, I don’t know what to do next”: Perspectives on climate change and conflict in Uganda and Kenya

We talked to Geoffrey, Tebanyang, David, Mohammed and Leonard from four of the organisations we partner with in Uganda and Kenya to find out how climate change is impacting the people they work with, and how they are adapting to build peace.

World Refugee Week 2022: it’s time to prioritise mental health support in peacebuilding responses in Uganda

For World Refugee Week 2022, we explore four conflict trends in refugee-hosting areas throughout Uganda. We highlight how people need psychosocial and mental health support.

The pursuit of ‘win-wins’ along the Belt and Road

Young people changing Uganda’s political landscape

In the context of this year's presidential elections, Andrew Ewoku reflects on what youth participation in Ugandan politics looks like after decades of exclusion.

From marginalisation to action: fighting for equal access to resources in northern Uganda

In northern Uganda, marginalised communities are bearing the brunt of land and resource-related insecurity and injustices. Dorcas Akello explores the journey of marginalised groups to voice their rights.

Competition and cooperation: challenges and opportunities for refugees in Adjumani District, Uganda

New research by Saferworld explores how displacement caused by  conflict has impacted South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda. Ilya Jones and Ramzy Magambo reflect upon the challenges that refugees and host communities face and how the roles of women and men have changed in response to the complexities of their new situations.

Partner profile: interview with Jackson from RICE West Nile

An interview with Jackson Olema from our partner organisation RICE West Nile on the range of issues they work on in northern Uganda. 

Aid but no peace: humanitarian action in northern Uganda

In the latest in our humanitarian blog series, Bettie Atyam Amaso reflects on how aid agencies supporting South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda could better engage with their priorities and experiences.

Three issues to address to avoid conflict in Karamoja

After witnessing a long period of armed conflict and isolation, Karamoja is now beginning to open up to the world. Despite being on the path to progress, Henrik Olsson Selerud explores the emerging concerns of communities and recommends steps to take to avoid future conflict.