disaster prevention

Constant floods in the Kasese district have led to entire populations being displaced and losing everything. Source- World Voices Uganda 2025

The Western Uganda Humanitarian Platform (WUHP) in Uganda: Transforming Disaster Management and Policy Influencing

Creating a Collective Voice for ResilienceIn Western Uganda, communities grapple with a range of humanitarian crises, from floods and landslides to food shortages, often with limited coordination and…

River gauge readers are part of early warning systems used under the project to measure water levels

Strengthening Community-led Actions on Disaster Preparedness and Response

Project OverviewThe increase in extreme events leading to disasters in Uganda and the implications on people’s lives and livelihoods has highlighted a need for national and local disaster…

Khanakwa Naume taking readings at River Diisi

River Gauges Providing Early Warnings on Floods to Communities in the Mt Elgon Region

At exactly 6:30 am, 36-year-old teacher Naome Khanakwa rushes out of her home for work. It is still early for her teaching job, but instead, she heads towards Diisi River, which circles around…

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