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European Union Contributes EUR 5 Million to Enhance Food Security and Self-Reliance in Uganda

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The European Union has donated EUR 5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support refugees and host communities in Uganda. This contribution will enable WFP to deliver vital assistance, including training on sustainable farming practices, financial literacy skills, and nutrition assistance, to 12,600 refugees and 5,400 host community members. The European Union's donation highlights its commitment to addressing the root causes of displacement in sub-Saharan Africa and supporting refugees to become self-reliant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The European Union has contributed EUR 5 million to the WFP to support refugees and host communities in Uganda.
  • The contribution will benefit 12,600 refugees in the Nakivale and Oruchinga refugee settlements and 5,400 host community members.
  • WFP supports 660,000 refugees in Uganda with cash transfers and in-kind food assistance, as well as programs to increase self-reliance and improve nutrition.
  • The European Union's donation reflects its commitment to addressing the root causes of displacement in sub-Saharan Africa and supporting refugees to become self-reliant.
  • This initiative is part of the European Union's Action for Protection, Assistance, and Durable Solutions for Displaced Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa (EUPADS) program.
  • WFP's food assistance programs in Uganda are facing critical funding shortfalls, having to halt assistance for nearly one million refugees and reduce rations for others to 22 percent in May.

Statistics:

  • 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers are hosted in Uganda, making it the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa.
  • 660,000 refugees in Uganda receive support from WFP, including cash transfers and in-kind food assistance.
  • 12,600 refugees in the Nakivale and Oruchinga refugee settlements are expected to benefit from the European Union's donation.
  • 5,400 host community members are expected to benefit from the donation.
  • 22 percent of refugees received reduced food rations in May due to critical funding shortfalls.

Sources:

  • World Food Programme (WFP)
  • European Union (EU)

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