Northern Uganda
The Need
Northern Uganda is now rebuilding after 22 years of horrific conflict between the government and rebels of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
During the conflict:
· 1.7 million people (80% of the population), according to the UN, were displaced, becoming refugees in their own land and were forced into Internally Displaced Peoples’ (IDP) Camps.
· Over 25,000 children were abducted by rebels to become child soldiers involved in the conflict.
· People had to flee their farms and businesses which forced the population to become dependent on the government and aid from outside organisations.
Peace arrived in 2005, but the effects of war has meant that the region still faces many challenges. With a high population growth rate (3.4%) and 20 years of fighting behind them, the region now has to rebuild its education system to provide for future generations.
African Revival in Northern Uganda
With more and more people moving out of Internally Displaced Peoples (IDP) Camps and back to their homes and villages, communities need school infrastruture, resources, training and support. With around half the population being under 18 years, most do not know life outside of the IDP camps and have not had access to consistent and secure teaching.
African Revival is working in the Gulu and Amuru districts of Uganda with 6 Focal Schools identifying barriers that children and teachers face so that we can help overcome them.