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Helping one mother and child at a time can change the story of poverty in our community.
Every day in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, Uganda, mothers and children face the harsh realities of displacement. Poverty, trauma, and lack of basic resources make it difficult for girls to go to school and for families to survive with dignity. Many children miss classes because they cannot afford school supplies, and many girls stay home during their menstrual periods because they lack sanitary materials.
At ASSA, we believe that helping even one mother and one child at a time can create lasting change. By supporting education, providing hygiene essentials, and empowering families, we are helping refugee children continue their studies, reclaim their confidence, and build hope for their future.
Refugee Realities in Uganda — By the Numbers
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Uganda hosts one of the largest refugee populations in Africa — approximately 1.7–1.8 million refugees and asylum seekers are living in the country, mainly from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan. Women and children make up about 80% of this population.
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👶🏽 Children are a large part of this crisis — UNICEF estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of refugee children in Uganda, with a very large share being girls whose education and protection are at risk.
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📉 Education challenges are severe — in refugee settlements, only about 9% of students are enrolled in secondary education, compared with much higher rates for primary education, showing how difficult it is for young people to continue schooling.
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📦 Poverty and limited aid affect basic survival — cuts in humanitarian funding have reduced food rations and essential support across refugee settlements, putting children and mothers at greater risk of malnutrition and loss of schooling opportunities.
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💧 Water and sanitation remain strained — many refugee settlements face water supply challenges and limited sanitation infrastructure, which affects health and school attendance, especially for girls during menstruation.
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These are not just figures — they represent the everyday reality of mothers and children struggling with poverty, hunger, lack of education access, and health challenges. Your support helps address those needs one person at a time.
Your Impact
When you donate, you are not just giving money — you are giving opportunity, dignity, and a chance for a brighter tomorrow. Every contribution, no matter the size, goes directly to support girls and mothers in Rwamwanja, helping them stay in school, gain confidence, and live with hope.
One act of kindness can change a life. One mother and child supported today could transform the future of a community tomorrow.
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No child should go to bed hungry. Your support can fill a plate and a heart
In Uganda, many refugee families struggle every day to get enough food. Uganda hosts over 1.7 million refugees, and most of them are women and children, according to UNHCR. Many families fled violence and lost everything. Because of poverty and reduced aid, some children go to bed hungry.
UNHCR, UNICEF, and Oxfam report that food support in refugee settlements has been reduced. This means families receive very little food. Many parents are forced to skip meals, eat smaller portions, or make hard choices just to help their children survive. Some children and mothers are now at risk of malnutrition, which affects children’s health, growth, and ability to learn.
When a family does not have enough food, children suffer in many ways. Hungry children find it hard to concentrate in school. Some miss classes, and others drop out completely. Girls are often affected the most because families must choose between food, school needs, and basic hygiene items.
At ASSA, we are part of this community. We are refugees and volunteers working in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement. We know what hunger feels like. We support mothers and children by linking food support with education and care. When mothers are supported, children can eat, stay in school, and feel safe. We believe that helping one family today helps build a better future for the whole community.
No child should go to bed hungry. Your support can fill a plate and a heart.
Together, we can support mothers and children and help break the cycle of poverty — one family at a time
Education Cannot Wait!
Every child deserves a chance to learn — but for many refugee children, that chance is slipping away.
According to UNHCR, around half of all refugees are children. In Uganda alone, where over 1.7 million refugees live, education is a major challenge. While primary school access has improved in refugee settlements, secondary school enrollment for refugee children remains very low, with only about 9 out of 100 children reaching secondary level. This means most refugee children are unable to continue their education after primary school. (Sources: UNHCR, Uganda Office of the Prime Minister)
Poverty and lack of basic school materials are big barriers. Many families in refugee settlements cannot afford books, uniforms, pens, or school fees, forcing children to stay at home or drop out completely. Girls face even more challenges — when families must choose between food and school, girls are often the ones who lose out first.
Education is not just about learning subjects — it is about hope, opportunity, and a future free from poverty. Without it, children are at risk of early marriage, child labor, and a lifetime without the skills they need to support themselves and their families.
At ASSA, we are working to make sure education does not wait. We are refugees and volunteers serving families in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement. We support girls and child mothers by helping provide school supplies, uniforms, and materials that families often cannot afford. We also help remove barriers — such as lack of menstrual hygiene supplies — so girls can stay in school every day with confidence and dignity.
Education cannot wait! When you donate, you are helping a child stay in school today and build a better tomorrow. Your support brings books to hands, hope to hearts, and opportunity to bright young minds.
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Your gift can change a life. 💙
Every contribution you make helps refugee women, child-mothers, youth, children, and people with disabilities access education, protection, and livelihood opportunities.
At ASSA, we ensure that every donation goes directly to programs in the community empowering families to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
No amount is too small to make an impact.
Together, we can create a community where everyone has a chance to thrive.
Give today and be the reason someone smiles tomorrow.
Partner with us
At ASSA, we believe that lasting change happens when we work together.
We welcome partnerships with organizations, institutions, and individuals who share our vision of empowering refugee women, child-mothers, youth, children, and people with disabilities to build better lives.
By partnering with us, you help expand education, livelihoods, and protection programs that reach the heart of the community.
Together, we can restore hope, strengthen resilience, and create opportunities for all.
Let’s join hands to make every life count, because real change begins with unity.