By Tim Holmes | Operations Coordinator
Across Uganda’s refugee settlements, the situation is worsening. Food rations have been slashed even further, staffing is shrinking, and over 1 million refugees are now at heightened risk. With many families surviving on less than $1 a day, and international aid rapidly declining, Hope Health Action’s agriculture and livelihoods work is more vital than ever.
During a recent visit to Palorinya Refugee Settlement, HHA CEO Carwyn Hill met with our local nutrition team. There, he witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of these aid cuts—but also the profound hope that your support is making possible.
One of the most striking moments came when 100 refugee families received toolkits, each centred around something as simple as a wheelbarrow. These weren’t just tools—they were lifelines. One father proudly showed off his field of 800 cabbages, cultivated using HHA supplied seeds and equipment. That harvest will earn him over £475—a transformational amount for his family.
While seeds and tools are central to this programme, many other items are needed to keep it running effectively. Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to provide essential resources for the nutrition team like solar phone chargers for reliable communication, and boots for field-based training—seemingly small items that make a big difference.
In a context where larger aid efforts are retreating, these contributions help build self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope. With over 100 acres of farmland supported by HHA, every item you donate - no matter how small - it helps us sustain this pioneering work. One refugee father said:
“Before I was introduced to HHA, it felt like I was walking through a desert… Now I have something to show for my efforts.”
Your ongoing generosity means we can continue to equip families with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to thrive—even in the face of crisis. Thank you for helping us bring hope, one vital item at a time.
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