Uganda - Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudanese Refugees - Plan International Canada 2018

March 2018 – Uganda hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa more than 1.4 million with roughly two thirds of them having arrived from South Sudan since July 2016. This large and rapid influx has strained the humanitarian response capacity in northern Uganda to near breaking. New refugee settlements almost immediately reach full capacity while service providers struggle to meet the most basic needs of the community. Overall South Sudanese make up more than three quarters of the refugee population in Uganda (more than 1 million people). With GAC’s support Plan International Canada is providing support for much-needed water sanitation hygiene and protection for an estimated 34 000 South Sudanese refugees and host communities in the Arua and Yumbe districts of Uganda. Activities include: (1) the construction or rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities; and (2) the enhancement of protection services and psycho-social support for vulnerable children.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to water sanitation and hygiene services; and (2) increased protection for vulnerable children amongst South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Uganda. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.