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Humanitarian Analysis: Refugee Support in Uganda
The Bidi Bidi settlement in Uganda hosts a significant number of refugees, especially from South Sudan, and requires support due to its growing population and the needs of its inhabitants.
Uganda has been exemplary in its open-door policy towards refugees since 2013, with an influx of refugees from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Somalia. The refugee population in Uganda has steadily increased, from approximately 547,000 in 2016 to over 1.4 million in 2021 (UNHCR, 2016; 2017; 2021). Settlements like Bidi Bidi, Nakivale, and Kyangwali have seen significant growth. Bidi Bidi, in particular, has become one of the world's largest refugee settlements. The conflict in South Sudan has been a major driver of this influx.
Settlements are spread across Uganda, with the northern region, particularly Adjumani and Yumbe districts, hosting the largest numbers. But Bidi Bidi in Yumbe district, which used to be a small village, now accommodates hundreds of thousands of refugees, which indicates a significant spatial concentration of refugees in this area (Momodu, 2018).
Recommendations consist of the following: due to its size and needs, Bidi Bidi should be prioritized for additional humanitarian support. Interventions should include immediate relief and long-term education, healthcare, and livelihood support. Bidi Bidi should engage both the refugee and local communities in decision-making to ensure that interventions are culturally sensitive and effective. Stakeholders should improve infrastructure, including sanitation, housing, and roads, to accommodate the growing population. Aid should address the psychological needs of refugees, many of whom are trauma survivors. Supporters should advocate for increased international funding and support, as Uganda's resources are significantly strained.
The situation in Bidi Bidi, with its rapidly growing population and needs, represents the massive challenges faced by Uganda in hosting refugees. Prioritizing this settlement for additional support can significantly improve the living conditions of its inhabitants and serve as a model for refugee support in other regions.
References
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