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URCS Vision Posted, 01 May 2021 | CharityA partner of Choice in Uganda in Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities, and Promoting Human Dignity.
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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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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 and other stake holders held a media briefing at the office of the prime minister to roll out the community engagement strategy on 26th November 2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The Rt. Hon Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda presided over the briefing. In his address he noted with concern the level of complacency in the communities at a time when Uganda should be tightening vigilance. According to the Ministry of Health, Uganda is currently experiencing phase four of COVID-19 outbreak with at least 70 districts reporting cases weekly amidst low levels of adherence to the COVID-19 SOPs as guided by the Health experts and the Presidential directives on the same.The objective of the community engagement strategy is to draw attention of the general public to COVID-19 as a reality and also recruit public support. The Prime Minister noted that the Government will immediately undertake the roll out of COVID-19 Strategy, involving village task forces which will be established at every village level. He further explained that village COVID-19 task forces will go a long way in addressing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
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Uganda Red Cross Joins the Government of Uganda to Launch the National Community Engagement Strategy for COVID-19 Response in Uganda.
On October 20th, 2020, the Government of Uganda launched the National Community Engagement Strategy for COVID-19 response to curb the spread of the Corona Virus in communities. Uganda is currently experiencing phase four of COVID-19 outbreak with widespread community transmission amidst low levels of adherence to the COVID-19 SOPs as guided by the Ministry of Health. Through a consultative process, the government directed that the Community Engagement Strategy (CES) Sub Committee be established which has been merged with the Community Health Committee to form the National Community Engagement Strategy, chaired Prof. Omaswa. The Uganda Red Cross is a member of the National Taskforce and an implementing partner of the strategy. While launching this strategy at a function organized by Uganda Red Cross Society and held at hotel Africana in Kampala on 20th October 2020, the Prime minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda said the approach will ensure that all people in Uganda are aware, empowered and participate actively in the prevention and control of COVID-19 as both a duty and a right using the existing structures, systems and resources.
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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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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 MoreUganda 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....
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...
Government Of Uganda Handsover 10 Ambulances To Uganda Redcross Society
URCS Secretary General Robert Kwesiga (Right) and the Prime Minister during flagging off of the ambuklances. Uganda Red Cross Society with support from the Government of Uganda will today deploy...
Uganda Red Cross Society Constructs Boreholes in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
Community Members praying over the new constructed borehole at the day of commissioning it Uganda Red Cross Society Constructs Boreholes in Kyangwali refugee settlement (Maratatu D-24) and Nabisojjo village (Hosting...
National Community Engagement Strategy for COVID-19 Response in Uganda
Uganda Red Cross Secretary General Mr. Robert Kwesiga addressing the Press at the launch of the Community Engagement Strategy , at Hotel Africana Uganda Red Cross joins the Government of...
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...
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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....
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...
Government Of Uganda Handsover 10 Ambulances To Uganda Redcross Society
URCS Secretary General Robert Kwesiga (Right) and the Prime Minister during flagging off of the ambuklances. Uganda Red Cross Society with support from the Government of Uganda will today deploy...
Uganda Red Cross Society Constructs Boreholes in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
Community Members praying over the new constructed borehole at the day of commissioning it Uganda Red Cross Society Constructs Boreholes in Kyangwali refugee settlement (Maratatu D-24) and Nabisojjo village (Hosting...
National Community Engagement Strategy for COVID-19 Response in Uganda
Uganda Red Cross Secretary General Mr. Robert Kwesiga addressing the Press at the launch of the Community Engagement Strategy , at Hotel Africana Uganda Red Cross joins the Government of...
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...