Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been operational in Uganda since 1997, providing essential humanitarian support to refugees and asylum seekers. Uganda hosts over 1.7 million refugees, primarily from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Burundi. NRC focuses on assisting hard-to-reach populations by offering life-saving and long-term support.

Key Areas of Operation

NRC operates in several regions across Uganda, including:

• West Nile Region: Yumbe (Bidibidi settlement), Terego/Madi-Okollo (Rhino Camp & Imvepi), Arua Urban

• Northern Uganda: Lamwo, Adjumani (Ayilo, Nyumanzi, Magi)

• Southwestern Uganda: Isingiro (Nakivale/Oruchinga), Kisoro, Bundibugyo, Kikuube (Kyangwali)

• Central Uganda: Kampala

Core Programmes

NRC’s interventions encompass:

• Education: Providing language learning for new arrivals, remedial classes, vocational training, and support for teachers and learning facilities.

• Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA): Assisting with legal documentation, housing, land and property rights, and dispute resolution.

• Livelihoods and Food Security: Offering vocational skills development, business support, and cash grants to enhance income-generating opportunities.

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation services in settlements and urban areas.

• Shelter and Settlements: Providing emergency shelter kits, constructing learning spaces, and building dignified shelters.

Contact Information

For inquiries or further information, you can reach NRC Uganda through the following channels:

• Country Office Address: Plot 7, Princess Anne Drive, P.O. Box 24978, Kampala, Uganda

• Phone: +256 783 382 384

• Email: laura.marshall@nrc.no

• Website: www.nrc.no/uganda

Additionally, NRC operates the Changamka Digital Hub in Kampala, focusing on equipping youth with digital skills:

• Address: Nsambya Access Centre, Kampala

• Phone: +256 783 650 426

• Email: info@nrc.no