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By Ndiho Media

Uganda, long praised for its progressive refugee policies, is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe as conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo force thousands to flee across its borders daily. The UNHCR warns that without urgent international support, lifesaving aid will collapse. The situation has become untenable,” warns Dominique Hyde, UNHCR’s Director of External Relations. “We simply don’t have the resources for basic needs, whether it’s water, shelter, or food. I’m seeing malnourished children and desperate women arriving with almost nothing,” Hyde said in a recent assessment in Kiryandongo settlement.

The country currently hosts nearly 2 million refugees, half of them children. But severe funding shortfalls have slashed food rations by 50% and triggered a 300% spike in malnutrition cases. Overcrowded classrooms, some holding 200 students each, leave many children without education.

The World Food Program says $500 million is needed by September to prevent starvation. Yet every day, 600 new refugees arrive, often with nothing. While Uganda grants them land and work rights, the lack of tools and seeds leaves families destitute.

“Uganda’s generosity is unmatched, but without funding, we cannot help.”

 Hyde acknowledged, referencing the nation’s progressive policies granting refugees land and work rights. “

Children now drop out of school to labor, women trek 10 miles daily for water, and mental health workers report a growing suicide crisis. As global attention wanes, the question remains: Will the world act before it’s too late?

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