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URCS Mission Posted, 01 May 2021 | CharityTo fulfill the URCS mandate and obligation in delivering quality and sustainable humanitarian assistance.
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Our Core Values Posted, 01 May 2021 | CharityThese are based on the seven Principles of the Movement. The core values are:
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Uganda Red Cross delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro
Uganda Red Cross delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro. Due to torrential rains, areas around Mt. Muhabura in Kisoro district, western Uganda experienced flooding and mudslides on Tuesday 25.1.2022. Over 800 people were affected, with 9 dead. A Joint assessment of the affected area was conducted involving the Uganda RedCross, Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), the Police, Wild life Authority, Kisoro District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) led by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and members of the affected communities. The affected Sub-Counties include Nyarusiza, Muramba and Bunagana. Uganda Red Cross Kisoro branch Volunteers led by the Branch Manager responded immediately to support emergency evacuations, search and rescue for the missing persons, offered psycho-social support among immediate actions. The Branch also provided 9 dead body bags to aid the decent management of the retrieved bodies. On Wednesday 26.1.2022, Uganda Redcross with support from European Union (ECHO) through a consortium with Netherlands Red Cross, International Federation of the Redcross / RedCrescent activated immediate response within 24 hours.
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Uganda Red Cross Response To The Congolese Refugee Influx
On 7th November 2021, heavy fighting between armed forces began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the areas of Runyonyi and Tshanzu around the Virunga Mountains a few miles away from Uganda. The fighting caused a huge population movement from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda. Egbeble Mohamed moved from DR-Congo with his family and shares with us; “It was midnight, many people were sleeping but I was still awake. I heard gun shots and in a short time, people were running. I too feared and joined the group running. Our family is not far from the Uganda border Bunagana. We found ourselves here.” Mohamed narrates. By morning on 8th November, thousands of Refugees had gathered at Bunagana Primary School in Bunagana town council and Kibaya market. Uganda Red Cross Kisoro branch deployed volunteers to work alongside the district officials to support and offer lifeline support to the new arrivals. “We worked with the district officials. We had heard news of the fighting early in the morning, and already many people had camped at Bunagana primary school. Many were tired and needed rest so the Kisoro District Disaster Management Committee resolved that they should be taken to Nyakabamde Transit Center to acquire basic needs like medication and food. “As Uganda Red Cross we supported in the registering of those coming in as well as helping in tracing those that could not see their relatives through the restoring family links program, gave first aid to the injured, helped children to cross busy roads and gave families psychosocial support.” Prim Rose Natukunda,
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Combating rumors and misinformation in the time of COVID-19, one community at a time.
Acting on the wrong information can kill. In the first three months of 2020, nearly 6,000 people around the globe were reported hospitalized because of coronavirus misinformation, a WHO research suggests. During this period, researchers say at least 800 people may have died due to misinformation related to COVID-19. Misinformation and rumors on COVID-19 are just as prevalent in Uganda, with Uganda Red Cross’ Tracking system showing upwards of 45,600 rumors and misinformation about COVID-19 circulating in communities around the country since the Coronavirus was first registered in Uganda in March 2020. Some people were thinking that COVID-19 was not there in Uganda because a myth was out there that COVID-19 does not affect Africans. That it is a disease for the white man. Another rumor that was there was that this was a deliberate tool of government to use this to deny some people a chance to campaign during elections”, elaborates Prize Tayebwa URCS Kampala West, Branch Manager. “People lack information and those who have information, some have wrong information. People have various information about COVID, concerning the treatment and how it is spread”, says Tom Mulondo URCS Volunteer in Entebbe
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Uganda Red Cross launches campaign to support a girl child stay in school.
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports on the 28th March launched a Country wide initiative dubbed“Keep A Girl in School” aimed at improving Menstrual Health Management among primary and secondary school going adolescent girls and young women.
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Over 400,000 Red Cross Volunteers to support local authorities in implementing the National Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19 Prevention. The government of Uganda together with the Uganda Red Cross society...
Uganda Red Cross Implements the Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19
Community member washing hands at URCS donated handwashing facility in Bugolobi market Uganda Red Cross Implements the Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19 With positive cases and deaths mounting every day,...
Combating rumors and misinformation in the time of COVID-19
A Wakiso community member receiving his vaccine while a URCS Volunteer looks on Acting on the wrong information can kill. In the first three months of 2020, nearly 6,000 people...
Prime Minster, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabanja Commissions Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center
The completed and fully equipped Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center 3 Prime Minster, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabanja Commissions Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center III in Bulambuli District. In August 2020, the Government...
Uganda Red Cross Society is improving Menstrual hygiene management for refugees in West Nile.
Fatuma Kiyang receives a Menstrual Hygiene Management kit Fatuma Kiyang is a 17-year old South Sudanese refugee who fled to Uganda when the armed conflict destabilized Southern Sudan. She, like...
Uganda Red Cross Response To The Congolese Refugee Influx
A Uganda Red Cross Volunter puting an arm bracelet on a refugee at Nyakabande Transit Center after regestration On 7th November 2021, heavy fighting between armed forces began in the...
Uganda Red Cross Responds to Bomb Explosions in Kampala
Uganda Red Cross Volunteer helps in putting extinguishing a care on fire after the bomb explosion Uganda Red Cross Responds to Bomb Explosions in Kampala Kampala – November 16th, 2021...
URC delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro
Uganda Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Officer supporting one of the beneficiries to carry his Non food Items Uganda RedCross delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro Due...
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Over 400,000 Red Cross Volunteers to support local authorities
Over 400,000 Red Cross Volunteers to support local authorities in implementing the National Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19 Prevention. The government of Uganda together with the Uganda Red Cross society...
Uganda Red Cross Implements the Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19
Community member washing hands at URCS donated handwashing facility in Bugolobi market Uganda Red Cross Implements the Community Engagement Strategy on COVID-19 With positive cases and deaths mounting every day,...
Combating rumors and misinformation in the time of COVID-19
A Wakiso community member receiving his vaccine while a URCS Volunteer looks on Acting on the wrong information can kill. In the first three months of 2020, nearly 6,000 people...
Prime Minster, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabanja Commissions Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center
The completed and fully equipped Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center 3 Prime Minster, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabanja Commissions Bunambutye Resettlement Health Center III in Bulambuli District. In August 2020, the Government...
Uganda Red Cross Society is improving Menstrual hygiene management for refugees in West Nile.
Fatuma Kiyang receives a Menstrual Hygiene Management kit Fatuma Kiyang is a 17-year old South Sudanese refugee who fled to Uganda when the armed conflict destabilized Southern Sudan. She, like...
Uganda Red Cross Response To The Congolese Refugee Influx
A Uganda Red Cross Volunter puting an arm bracelet on a refugee at Nyakabande Transit Center after regestration On 7th November 2021, heavy fighting between armed forces began in the...
Uganda Red Cross Responds to Bomb Explosions in Kampala
Uganda Red Cross Volunteer helps in putting extinguishing a care on fire after the bomb explosion Uganda Red Cross Responds to Bomb Explosions in Kampala Kampala – November 16th, 2021...
URC delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro
Uganda Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Officer supporting one of the beneficiries to carry his Non food Items Uganda RedCross delivers relief aid to 300 disaster affected families in Kisoro Due...