If you choose to live in urban areas like Kampala, you’re expected to support yourself in line with the Government of Uganda’s policy.
Available Assistance in Urban Areas, like Kampala
- UNHCR primarily concentrates on protection services in collaboration with the government and partners.
- This includes facilitating access to registration, documentation, legal assistance, and security from violence and exploitation, such as gender-based violence and child protection.
- If you have a specific needs, community empowerment and self-reliance is also an area of focus for UNHCR and partners.
- UNHCR and partners will help you to access basic needs and essential services like government run health facilitates, nutrition programs, and schools.
Relocation Option:
If you find it challenging to support yourself in Kampala, you can request relocation to a refugee settlement. In the settlement, humanitarian assistance is provided by UNHCR and partners through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Support for Vulnerable Persons:
Persons with acute needs and considered by the government to have valid reasons to live outside of settlements can access assistance on a case-by-case basis from UNHCR, implementing partners and other operational partners working in Kampala.
Please note that ALL services provided by UNHCR, including registration, are provided for FREE.
