Life in the settlements – stories of hope and struggle

Today, we share a confronting and inspiring video about life in refugee settlements in Uganda: “Life in the Settlements – Stories of Hardships and Hope for Refugees in Uganda.YouTube

In this short documentary, you’ll meet people who left everything behind and are trying to rebuild their lives under conditions where even basic needs are far from guaranteed. They fight for education, sanitation, safety, and income – all fundamental to a life of dignity.

Here are a few key insights that stayed with us:

  • Uganda currently hosts an estimated 1.5 million refugees, with a significant proportion being young children.

  • Education in the settlements faces major challenges: overcrowded classrooms and scarce resources make it incredibly hard for teachers to reach every child.

  • Despite extreme scarcity – of food, shelter, water, and healthcare – many choose not to give up. They invest in their communities, in education, and in dignity.

  • The greatest threat? The erosion of international funding, which puts already fragile support systems under immense pressure.

 

Why this matters to us

At Woord en Daad, we believe that hope can be planted even in the hardest of soil. This video is not a distant portrait – it is an invitation: to listen, to connect, and to take responsibility – together.

With your support, we can contribute to sustainable recovery, quality education, life-saving aid, and the restoration of future perspectives.

📌 We invite you to watch, to share, and to show your engagement

Together, we can amplify the voices of those often left unheard – and help build hopeful realities.

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