Reliefweb

ReliefWeb is a specialized digital service of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), launched in October 1996. It functions as a global one‑stop portal for humanitarian information, hosting over a million documents—reports, maps, infographics, job postings and more—from thousands of international agencies, NGOs, governments and think tanks .

🇺🇬 ReliefWeb in Uganda

1. Country Page & Resources

• Uganda country hub: Central access point for country‑specific humanitarian content—situation reports, assessments, maps, infographics, case studies, evaluations, response plans, etc.

• Key recent content:

  • UNHCR Refugee Statistics (May 2025): Latest infographic including refugee numbers & rights indicators.

  • National Performance Snapshot Q1 2025: UNHCR dashboard on education, food, nutrition.

  • Uganda Refugee Response Plan Q4 2024–2025: Environmental & energy dashboard.

2. Situational & Thematic Reports

• Health & Disease:

  • UNICEF Situation Report No. 5 (Jan–Feb 2025): Details 3,685 mpox cases across 93 districts, 62 with active transmission.

  • Earlier UNICEF reports on mpox, food security, water, nutrition (2023–2024) .

• Nutrition & Child Health:

  • 2024 year‑end UNICEF report: Over 33,200 severely wasted children admitted; 152,155 children treated.

• Refugee Response:

  • Trend updates show continuing issues in camps such as Bidibidi and Oruchinga.

3. Organization Profiles

• Partners: Profiles for key actors like the Government of Uganda, UN Country Team, UNICEF, UNHCR are available—detailing response coordination, emergency funding, appeals, jobs/vacancies.

4. Jobs & Capacity Building

• Uganda job listings: Humanitarian sector employment opportunities (NGOs, UN, training programs) are regularly posted and searchable.

🔍 How to Use ReliefWeb Effectively for Uganda

1. Visit the Uganda country page to browse the latest reporting, maps, infographics, and appeals.

2. Use filters to narrow by date, theme (e.g. health, refugees, nutrition) and document type.

3. Subscribe via email alerts (free) to stay updated on crises, funding updates, calls for proposals, or vacancies.

4. Search partners’ profiles for coordination info and project data (UNICEF, UNHCR, Govt).

5. Explore interactive dashboards for data snapshots (refugee stats, nutrition, energy/environment).

🔎 Highlights from Recent Posts

✅ Summary

ReliefWeb is an essential resource for staying informed on Uganda’s humanitarian landscape. It offers:

• Timely situation and health reports (e.g. mpox)

• Data dashboards and infographics on refugees, nutrition, etc.

• Job and training listings

• Coordination profiles for major organizations

• Tools for subscription and search filtering