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About the Project<\/h2>\n

Uganda<\/span> <\/span>is home to nearly 2 million refugees and asylum seekers*.<\/span> The main countries of origin are South Sudan (53%), DRC (33%), Sudan (4%), Somalia (3%), and others (4%). 92% of refugees live in settlements in twelve rural districts and host communities, while the remainder reside in Kampala. Continued refugee inflows are driven by conflicts, civil unrest, and economic collapse in Sudan, South Sudan, and the DRC.<\/span> <\/p>\n

Access to clean water remains a critical shortage due to weak infrastructure and limited resources. The Water and Environment Refugee Response Plan (WERRP) expired in June 2023, and a new plan is scheduled to launch in August 2025. It operationalizes the humanitarian-development nexus, addressing immediate needs while investing in sustainable water systems. The strategy prioritizes the transfer of services to national systems, including local authorities, utility companies, and communities. <\/span><\/p>\n

In line with Uganda’s new plan, Solvatten collaborates with UNHCR to provide our portable, environmentally friendly water purification devices with a lifespan of 7\u201310 years, reducing firewood consumption for heating water. Despite these efforts, significant disparities between water needs and available humanitarian funding persist. Continued partner support is crucial to expanding sustainable access to safe water for both refugees and host communities. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Documented by the Prime Minister’s Office (OPM) Biometric Identification Management System (BIMS).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Results<\/h2>\n