Peace Winds continues assisting Uganda refugee camps

Peace Winds continues assisting South Sudan refugees in northern Uganda.  Peace Winds has been providing water and sanitation support in the area since December 2016.  The focus is shifting from emergency relief to long-term support projects.  Construction of toilets, shelters, and residences has begun with emphasis on people with disabilities and the elderly.

Beginning in January 2018, Peace Winds began supporting the newly formed Invepi refugee residential district. This district was formed to accommodate the growing number of refugees and shift the burden from the nearby Bidi Bidi camp, now the largest refugee camp in the world.  The Invepi district consists of 39 villages where approximately 127,000 South Sudan refugees currently live.

Upon arrival in the Invepi camp, each household receives a 50m x 50m section of land to make homes and farms to sustain their livelihoods.  The influx of more refugees combined with the relative newness of this residential district means shelter support is one of the most critical needs for the residents.

In addition to the construction of shelters and toilets, Peace Winds is promoting hygiene education activities. Five new schools opened in February in the Invepi camp, each severely lacking proper hygiene and sanitation facilities.  Peace Winds is working to develop appropriate facilities and to provide sanitation education and skills to the students.

Peace Winds will continue to assist South Sudan and Uganda, delivering support where it is needed most.

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