Palu (left), Safi and Safi's children. Below: Furaha and her children, and Palu in the registration line after his meal.

Copyright: WFP/Lydia Wamala

Food Is Main Priority For New Arrivals In Uganda

When three Congolese asylum seekers arrive at a transit camp in Uganda, first things come first. At the transit camp and beyond, for as long as asylum seekers and refugees are not able to provide for themselves, WFP support remains important.

Overview

Uganda has made improvements as regards hunger and poverty indicators. However, challenges remain, mostly owing to difficulties in the conflict-scarred, drought-affected north of Uganda