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URCS Vision Posted, 01 November 2018 | CharityTo fulfill the URCS mandate and obligation in delivering quality and sustainable humanitarian assistance
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URCS Mission Posted, 01 November 2018 | CharityTo be partner of choice in Uganda in Saving lives, Supporting Livelihoods and Promoting human dignity
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Our Core Values Posted, 11 January 2018 | CharityThese are based on the seven Principles of the Movement. The core values are:
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Uganda Red Cross Society extends support to farmers in Bidi Bidi and Palorinya Refugee Settlements
With support from the German Red Cross, Uganda Red Cross Society launched a seed fair in Yumbe District on 19th June, 2020, which enabled both refugees and host communities living in Bidi Bidi and Palorinya settlements obtain seeds of their choice to grow food crops. Following the Government’s standard operating procedures to fight COVID-19, the launch of the seed fair was held at Ariwa Reception Center in Bidi Bidi Zone 5 settlement center. More than 1,000 households in Bidi Bidi and 300 from Palorinya benefited from this activity. While launching the seed fair, Taban Yasin, the Yumbe district chairperson, thanked Uganda Red Cross for supporting the work of the district task force by complementing the government’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19, as well as supporting the refugees in the hard times of the COVID-19 situation. “Giving seeds to our local people is a very good strategy, since food security is vital during these trying times of the pandemic, so thank you Red Cross for the great initiative." Taban said. He also cautioned the local community to continue following the standard operating procedures to stop the virus from spreading to the people in Yumbe. Each beneficiary received a voucher worth 98,000 shillings, and he or she picked seeds of their choice, worth of their voucher.
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2020: #KeepClapping for Uganda Red Cross volunteers
Kampala 8 May 2020 — On this World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Uganda Red Cross has dedicated this day to to recognize and appreciate the work of our volunteers and staff who are doing everything they can to support communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are our frontline workers! “We always say that the Uganda Red Cross is everywhere for everyone, every day,” said Robert Kwesiga, Secretary General. “In 2020, this is more important than ever. Our volunteers are hard at work helping vulnerable individuals and communities to protect themselves from COVID-19, and we’re still providing many other services that people need to keep themselves safe and healthy. To an extent they put themselves in “harm’s way” in service to humanity. “Each and every volunteer in Uganda deserves an applause, and we encourage everyone to #KeepClapping on 8 May.” Uganda Red Cross volunteers have been active in communities since the novel coronavirus was first detected: helping people to prepare, sharing life-saving health information to stop the spread of the disease, and working to limit its impact on the most vulnerable members of society. They have supported and continue to support the Government of Uganda to reach the most vulnerable people with food, moving from door to door across the country through the National #COVID-19 task force, and through district task forces. Our branch teams through their respective districts have been at the fore front, complementing government of Uganda efforts as guided by the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Uganda Red Cross Public Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019
March 28th, 2020 The Uganda Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving situation of the outbreak of the Corona Virus disease (COVID-19) in Uganda and is involved in carrying out lifesaving interventions which among others include risk communication, Community surveillance, Screening, hygiene promotion, ambulance services and referrals, psychosocial support to the affected, and is prepared to carry out safe and dignified burials in worst case scenarios. As an auxiliary to the Government of Uganda during such emergencies, the National Society is working closely with the Ministry of Health to undertake the said interventions. With support from partners like MTN Foundation Uganda, a number of lifeline services have been activated around the Market areas in the Capital City Kampala and these include Temperature screening for all people accessing the markets, hand washing facilities installed, availing clean and safe water (chlorinated) for hand washing, isolation tents set up to manage susceptible cases, among other #Keepsafe measures. “Our Red Cross machinery of first responders has been put at the disposal of the pandemic and we believe with combined efforts and support we can save lives of people”. Said Robert Kwesiga, the Uganda Red Cross Secretary General. Uganda Red Cross has presented a COVID-19 response Plan of action to the Ministry of Health Task force, well aligned to Government plans to combat the Pandemic. Red Cross ambulances have been deployed to work alongside Government machinery in response across the country. The facilities that were handed over included latrines in the villages of Dhei, Boro and Panyamur, Piped water system from Namwaodho gravity flow scheme connecting to Mamba Village and bore holes in villages surrounding Abia community, in Nyaravu Sub County, West Nile. While handing over the project, Mr. Robert Kwesiga, the Uganda Red Cross Secretary General appreciated the Cartier Foundation for having extended a hand of support to Uganda Red Cross to be able to address the Health gaps in this area. While giving his remarks, the Secretary General also encouraged the people of Nebbi and Packwach to own these resources and use them to their wellbeing. “Nebbi is unique, it is one of those areas in West Nile region which are very dry. Although the Lake Albert region has water, the latrine coverage has been very poor and people used to practice open defecation. The water sources were always contaminated and Cholera has been rampant here. I thank the Cartier team and the IFRC for supporting our Health Interventions here. We are happy to contribute to the wellbeing of the people in this area.” While presiding over the Cash transfer (CTP) launch, the Uganda Red Cross Secretary General Mr. Robert Kwesiga appreciated the German Red Cross and other partners who supported Uganda Red Cross during the wake of disasters that hit Uganda throughout 2019.
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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.
Read MoreURCS Partners with the Buganda Fraternity to Raise More Units of Blood
Catherine Kusasira donates blood. URCS Partners with the Buganda Fraternity to raise more Units of Blood On the 10th – 11th September Uganda Red Cross Society joined hands with Buganda...
UNICEF and URCS continue to collaborate on sensitizing communities on Ebola.
The Ebola ViralDisease continues to remain a threat to Uganda due to the increasing numbers of cases and death in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. With about 2,837 cases...
URCS Extends Safe and Clean Water System to the People of Nebbi and Packwachi Districts
Uganda Red Cross team engaging the Water User Committee before the hand over of the Project Facilities. On the 10th of January 2020, Uganda Red Cross Society with support from...
Uganda Red Cross Public Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019
Guiding people to do proper handwashing Uganda Red Cross Public Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019 March 28th, 2020 The Uganda Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving situation of the...
Uganda Red Cross complements Government Interventions in Food Distribution across Kampala.
Red Cross Teams in Field food distribution exercise On Saturday 4th April, 2020, Government of Uganda started food distribution to vulnerable people in Kampala district affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic....
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2020
Screening World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2020: #KeepClapping for Uganda Red Cross volunteers Kampala 8 May 2020 — On this World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Uganda...
Uganda Red Cross Society delivers support to Kasese floods affected Victims.
Red Cross & Uganda Government officials handing over relief kit to one of the Kasese floods victims On May 10th, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, communities living around Mt. Rwenzori...
URCS extends support to farmers in Bidi Bidi and Palorinya Refugee Settlements
Chairman Taban Yasin Launching the seed fare. With support from the German Red Cross, Uganda Red Cross Society launched a seed fair in Yumbe District on 19th June, 2020, which...
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URCS Partners with the Buganda Fraternity to Raise More Units of Blood
Catherine Kusasira donates blood. URCS Partners with the Buganda Fraternity to raise more Units of Blood On the 10th – 11th September Uganda Red Cross Society joined hands with Buganda...
UNICEF and URCS continue to collaborate on sensitizing communities on Ebola.
The Ebola ViralDisease continues to remain a threat to Uganda due to the increasing numbers of cases and death in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. With about 2,837 cases...
URCS Extends Safe and Clean Water System to the People of Nebbi and Packwachi Districts
Uganda Red Cross team engaging the Water User Committee before the hand over of the Project Facilities. On the 10th of January 2020, Uganda Red Cross Society with support from...
Uganda Red Cross Public Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019
Guiding people to do proper handwashing Uganda Red Cross Public Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019 March 28th, 2020 The Uganda Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving situation of the...
Uganda Red Cross complements Government Interventions in Food Distribution across Kampala.
Red Cross Teams in Field food distribution exercise On Saturday 4th April, 2020, Government of Uganda started food distribution to vulnerable people in Kampala district affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic....
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2020
Screening World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2020: #KeepClapping for Uganda Red Cross volunteers Kampala 8 May 2020 — On this World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Uganda...
Uganda Red Cross Society delivers support to Kasese floods affected Victims.
Red Cross & Uganda Government officials handing over relief kit to one of the Kasese floods victims On May 10th, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, communities living around Mt. Rwenzori...
URCS extends support to farmers in Bidi Bidi and Palorinya Refugee Settlements
Chairman Taban Yasin Launching the seed fare. With support from the German Red Cross, Uganda Red Cross Society launched a seed fair in Yumbe District on 19th June, 2020, which...