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Our work in Uganda

Every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive.

We support children and families in refugee communities through education assistance, food relief, school supplies, youth empowerment, community dialogue, and support for local entrepreneurs.

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A smiling girl holding up a new exercise book that reads “Education is a human right”

The challenge

Staying in school is hard when basic needs go unmet

For children in refugee communities in Uganda, the cost of school fees, food, uniforms, and basic learning materials can make staying in school difficult.

Orphans and children living with foster families facing financial hardship can be especially vulnerable.

5of 63

orphans were attending school

A survey conducted in February 2024 in Itambabiniga village found that only 5 of 63 orphans were attending school.

What we do

Practical support for children, families, and communities

Education support for orphans

We support 10 young unaccompanied minors through primary school.

Food relief

We help families facing food insecurity.

School essentials

We support access to books, uniforms, and other learning materials.

Youth empowerment clubs

We support clubs in secondary schools in Kyaka II refugee settlement, helping young people develop leadership skills and peer support.

Community dialogue

We create opportunities for conversation and understanding between refugees and host communities.

Entrepreneur impact incubation

We support entrepreneurs as they work to strengthen their livelihoods.
  • VPEACE volunteers in white T-shirts handing out food supplies to families in a refugee community
    Volunteers distributing food relief
  • Members of a youth club, in shirts reading “We have a collective responsibility to end GBV”, listening to a facilitator
    A youth empowerment club session
  • Primary-school children in uniform standing together in a classroom
    Children at primary school

Our impact so far

Progress in Uganda

  • children supported through primary-school sponsorship
  • households reached through community dialogue
  • youth empowerment clubs in secondary schools in Kyaka II refugee settlement
  • entrepreneur impact incubator

Figures reflect the impact VPEACE has reported to date.

How you can help

Help a child stay in school

Your support can help a child stay in school, provide essential supplies, support a family, or strengthen a community initiative.

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Ways to help

  • Support a child’s education
  • Help provide school fees and supplies
  • Donate shoes or other essentials
  • Give toward another urgent need

Would you like to donate shoes or other essentials? Contact us to arrange an in-kind donation.