Meeting the energy needs of refugees and communities in emergency situations is usually second to basic needs such as food and shelter. Yet, energy plays an important role in supporting displaced communities return to normal lives. According to UNHCR data, Uganda was hosting 68,703 refugees at the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in March 2018. This population […]
14 February 2018 saw the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of Almerawi primary school by the South Sudan country programme of Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) in Ajuong Thok refugee camp. Once completed the school amenities will comprise of 8 class rooms, an administrative block as well as 3 sanitary facilities which will host over […]
According to UN poverty facts and figures extreme poverty rates have been reduced by more than 50 % since 1990. Yet 767 million people live below the international poverty line of USD $1.90 a day; the majority of which live in Sub-Saharan Africa. The highest poverty rates are often found in small, fragile and conflict-affected […]
A UN Aids Report indicates that there were at least 200,000 adults and children living with AIDS in South Sudan in 2016. As conflict has destabilized social structures in the country, HIV/AIDS cases are hardly ever reported or discussed in the community. This coupled with few systems and services to provide HIV support, low information about […]