Three students smile and pose for a photo in a school in Uganda.

Legacy of war

Uganda

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Country facts

Population: 41.8 million
Number of refugees: 1.3 million
Rank in Human Development Index: 166 of 191

IRC response

Started work in Uganda: 1998
People assisted: Almost 1.2 million

News and features

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Learning Through Play in Uganda
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Learning Through Play with LEGO® Bricks in Uganda
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