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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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URCS Supports Bulambuli landslide victims with Nonfood Items
The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), has donated non-food items worth 40 million shillings to the victims of the recent landslides. The landslides that were triggered by a heavy downpour in Bulambuli on 25th May left five people dead, injuring several others and directly affecting over 200 households (1000 people). The fatal incident was in the parishes of Bumasobo and Buluganya in the villages of Masugu, Namakere, Kagulu and Namagugu, Bulambuli district. The affected households are in urgent need of shelter, food, clothing among others. Under the coordination of the office of the Prime Minister, Uganda Red Cross has given out relief non-food items to 200 families and the office of the Prime Minister will deliver food aid to the victims. The distribution of the items was witnessed off by the state minister for refugees, relief and disaster preparedness, Hon Esther Davinia Anyakun, URCS Secretary General Mr. Robert Kwesiga, Bulambuli woman member of Parliament Hon. Irene Muloni and other Bulambuli district officials. The items comprised of solar lamps, blankets, tarpaulins, jerrycans, mosquito nets, bars of soap, cups, plates, knives, saucepans and aqua tabs.
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Uganda Red Cross Society Delivers Drought-Resistant Seeds To Karamoja.
Over 500 house holds in Karamoja region have been supported with drought-resistant seeds. The Uganda Red Cross Society distributed 6 tones of seeds through a partnership with the Bank of Uganda. This partnership aims to end food insecurity in the region. The seeds which included maize, beans and sorghum were distributed to communities in Lokopo sub-county in Napak District and Nadunget sub-county in Moroto District. Each household was given 5 Kg of Maize, 5 kg of Beans, and 2 kg of sorghum. Lokopo Sub-county Chief, Miriam Lochoro notes that; “Last year the Karamoja region had a big challenge of insecurity and people didn't plant anything. We also faced a prolonged drought. We are happy to receive the drought-resistant seeds because they will help the affected households to meet their feeding needs”. “I thank the Uganda Red Cross Society and the bank of Uganda for supporting our communities overcome food insecurity,”Lochoro adds. Some of the beneficiaries show off their seeds after the distribution exercise at Lokopo Subcounty headquarters, Napak District. While speaking to the participants, the Program Manager Food Security and Livelihood, at the Red Cross Society, Thomas Akol said: "The distribution has been done basing on the most affected households. We focus on households which are female headed, the elderly but have support of youth that can do agriculture and also households that are child headed.”
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Uganda Red Cross Society supports Kyamate SS with Non Food Items after fire incident.
On February 27th, arsonists suspected to be students on suspension torched two dormitory facilities at Kyamate Secondary School in Ntungamo Municipality. The incident left one student dead and three others injured. About 135 students were left without any property. The Uganda Red Cross Society ( URCS) Ntungamo branch, disaster response team conducted a rapid assessment & established the needs of the affected school. On March 6th 2023, URCS delivered relief aid to the affected school population.Students recieved mattresses, jerricans, mosquito nets, blankets, first aid boxes, soap, plates, and cups to enable them start life again while pursuing their education.
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Uganda Red Cross Society Strengthens Communities In Disaster Response And Preparedness.
Uganda Red Cross Society is implementing a disaster preparedness program aimed at strengthening capacities of District Disaster Management Committees (DDMC), District Task Forces (DTFs), Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction groups (CBDRR) and other local structures. This is aid establishment of a well-functioning multi-hazard preparedness and response systems to ensure effective Early Warning and Early Action (EW/EA) with Support from European Union Humanitarian Aid, through a consortium consisting of Netherlands Red Cross, Austria Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC). One of the key activities of the project is training the District Disaster Management Commetti (DDMCs) from the districts of Ntoroko, Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese. These have been trained alongside the Uganda Red Cross Society surge team in Emergency Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The highlighted districts are vulnerable to a number of disasters like floods and landslides. In a bid to promote hygiene and access to clean and safe water, Uganda Red Cross Society has conducted trainings on how to set up an Emergency Water Treatment Unit (kit 5).
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URCS team installing the solarized water system. Uganda Red Cross Society is implementing a disaster preparedness program aimed at strengthening capacities of District Disaster Management Committees (DDMC), District Task Forces...
Uganda Red Cross Society supports Kyamate SS with Non Food Items after fire incident.
One of the dormitories that got burnt at Kyamate Seconday School. On February 27th, arsonists suspected to be students on suspension torched two dormitory facilities at Kyamate Secondary School in...
Uganda Red Cross Society boosts menstrual hygiene in Nakivale refugee settlement.
Menstrual hygiene kits that were distributed. On February 21st 2023, Uganda Red Cross Society distributed Menstrual Hygiene Management Kits to 143 girls and 7 girls at Rubondo Community Secondary School...
Uganda Red Cross Delivers Relief Aid To Kisoro Floods-Affected Communities
350 people in Kisoro District have received relief non-food Items (NFIs) today from the Uganda Red Cross Society. The supported families are from selected households that were worst hit by...
URCS To Serve Communities Better With A Donation Of 1,250 Buffalo Bicycles From World Bicycle Relief
Uganda Red Cross Society has today received 1,250 Buffalo bicycles from World Bicycle Relief aimed at empowering its volunteers to overcome the challenge of distance while serving the communities in...
Agnes Anguparu, a champion of Hygiene promotion in Imvepi refugee settlement.
Agnes Anguparu and a colleague pupping the gulper at a base camp toilet in Imvepi refuge settlement It’s a chilly Tuesday morning in Imvepi refugee settlement. Agnes Anguparu resolutely leads...
Uganda Red Cross Society delivers drought-resistant seeds to Karamoja.
Some of the beneficiaries show off their seeds after the distribution exercise at Lokopo Subcounty headquarters, Napak District Over 500 house holds in Karamoja region have been supported with drought-resistant...
URCS Supports Bulambuli landslide victims with Nonfood Items
State Minister for Refugees, Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Esther Davinia Anyakun speaking to the victims. Uganda Red Cross Society Supports Bulambuli landslide victims with Nonfood Items. The Uganda Red Cross...
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Uganda Red Cross Society Strengthens Communities In Disaster Response And Preparedness.
URCS team installing the solarized water system. Uganda Red Cross Society is implementing a disaster preparedness program aimed at strengthening capacities of District Disaster Management Committees (DDMC), District Task Forces...
Uganda Red Cross Society supports Kyamate SS with Non Food Items after fire incident.
One of the dormitories that got burnt at Kyamate Seconday School. On February 27th, arsonists suspected to be students on suspension torched two dormitory facilities at Kyamate Secondary School in...
Uganda Red Cross Society boosts menstrual hygiene in Nakivale refugee settlement.
Menstrual hygiene kits that were distributed. On February 21st 2023, Uganda Red Cross Society distributed Menstrual Hygiene Management Kits to 143 girls and 7 girls at Rubondo Community Secondary School...
Uganda Red Cross Delivers Relief Aid To Kisoro Floods-Affected Communities
350 people in Kisoro District have received relief non-food Items (NFIs) today from the Uganda Red Cross Society. The supported families are from selected households that were worst hit by...
URCS To Serve Communities Better With A Donation Of 1,250 Buffalo Bicycles From World Bicycle Relief
Uganda Red Cross Society has today received 1,250 Buffalo bicycles from World Bicycle Relief aimed at empowering its volunteers to overcome the challenge of distance while serving the communities in...
Agnes Anguparu, a champion of Hygiene promotion in Imvepi refugee settlement.
Agnes Anguparu and a colleague pupping the gulper at a base camp toilet in Imvepi refuge settlement It’s a chilly Tuesday morning in Imvepi refugee settlement. Agnes Anguparu resolutely leads...
Uganda Red Cross Society delivers drought-resistant seeds to Karamoja.
Some of the beneficiaries show off their seeds after the distribution exercise at Lokopo Subcounty headquarters, Napak District Over 500 house holds in Karamoja region have been supported with drought-resistant...
URCS Supports Bulambuli landslide victims with Nonfood Items
State Minister for Refugees, Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Esther Davinia Anyakun speaking to the victims. Uganda Red Cross Society Supports Bulambuli landslide victims with Nonfood Items. The Uganda Red Cross...