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Refugees continue to arrive in Uganda, seeking safety from conflict and crisis in neighboring countries. As displacement grows, so do the challenges faced by those seeking refuge. Many arrive with urgent protection needs and limited access to food, shelter, and health care. Mental health support remains inadequate, and livelihood opportunities are scarce leaving many displaced people dependent on humanitarian aid to survive.
Alight’s teams on the ground work tirelessly to provide refugees with essential support including protection, mental health support and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. In the face of shrinking resources and deepening needs, Alight continues to prioritize lifesaving interventions, collaborating with local and refugee-led organizations to ensure that displaced people not only survive, but begin to rebuild with dignity, knowledge, and hope. Over the past year, 23K+ received mental health and psychosocial support, 25K+ participated in livelihood training fostering self-reliance, and 107K+ displaced persons took advantage of learning opportunities available at the Nakivale Community Library.
In Nakivale Refugee Settlement, ten women – one from the host community and nine refugees –are charting new paths through Alight’s #SafeRide project. After completing intensive training, they each received a motorcycle, marking a bold step into the traditionally male-dominated boda boda industry. With their new bikes, these women are not just earning incomes – they’re challenging stereotypes and driving change.
Rehema – a Congolese refugee and mother of seven – lived through a year of escalating abuse, leading to a near-fatal attack that left her critically injured. With extraordinary courage, she made it to the hospital, where her long journey of recovery began. Alight’s Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, and Legal teams provided comprehensive support, including medical treatment and counseling sessions for Rehema, as well as care and safety for her children. “I didn’t think I would survive—but now, with support, I feel stronger every day. My children are safe, and I know I am not alone.” – Rehema.
Nicole, a 26-year-old Congolese refugee, arrived in Nakivale settlement in 2015 seeking safety – only to face deep personal loss and trauma. After her partner’s death, she was left to care for two children and survive alone. In February 2024, a violent incident shook her again. With support from Alight, Nicole began her healing journey. She accessed mental health counseling, vocational training, and a small grant to grow her footwear business—and her confidence. “My thoughts have calmed down, and now I can help myself.” -Nicole.
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On World Mental Health Day, Alight considers the importance of support for displaced people to heal and rebuild their lives after enduring violence and hardship.
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A space for women and girls becomes a thriving success when the women and girls themselves get to decide how it should run.
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In Uganda's Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, where nights are spent in darkness due to the lack of electricity, Alight 365 delivered solar lamps to 35 vulnerable individuals, offering safety and relief.
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Refugees who are blind face immense challenges in navigating their environment, but thanks to Alight 365, they are transforming their lives with newfound confidence and connection.
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Our team went to repaint the maternity ward at Uganda's Ariwa Health Center, but we shifted focus to more urgent tasks thanks to the flexibility of Alight 365.
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Alight's Safe Ride initiative began in Uganda's Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, providing motorcycles and training drivers, and has now expanded to six refugee settlements.
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Shelter Depot is a hardware store that treats refugees and displaced families as customers so they can build lives of wholeness and agency in the new country they are a part of.
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Alight is providing post-trauma counseling, working to prevent violence in the camp and helping run the reception center at Bidi Bidi.
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Treating refugees as customers, a new service now asks them if they were satisfied with the services at Nakivale refugee camp and if they have any ideas for improvement.
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