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Uganda

The ICRC delegation in Uganda was established in 1972. 

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Our work in Uganda

The ICRC contributes to addressing humanitarian needs by providing protection of family links services to people who have fled violence in neighbouring countries. We also carry out detention work in the country and support the promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) for troops deployed in operations outside the country.

Other regions we support: The ICRC office in Uganda operates under the ICRC regional delegation covering Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Kampala Family-reunification

Our Impact in Uganda - January to December 2025

2,500

officers and Soldiers received briefing on protection of civilians prior to their deployment in Somalia.

1,004

missing persons were located, and their fate clarified. 

173

unaccompanied and separated children, as well as vulnerable adults, were reunited with their family members, including 3 children formerly associated with armed forces and armed groups.

13.5km

new water pipeline was installed in Busunga Town Council in Bundibugyo enabling 210 unmetered customer connections (over 22,000 people) to access clean and safe water. 

1,366

Red Cross messages were exchanged within family members both in Uganda and abroad.

2

large water reservoirs restored – strengthening the storage and distribution capacity of the water system.

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Plot 8, John Babiiha Avenue, Kololo
P.O. Box 4442
KAMPALA

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8am - 5pm

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Our work with the Uganda Red Cross Society

The ICRC works with the National Society providing services for the protection of family links. We also support the dissemination of the Red Cross principles and capacity-building for branch managers and volunteers and work closely with the National Society in the area of operational communication

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