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Sector · Department of Refugees

Support Refugee Response Coordination.

Join us in strengthening Uganda's refugee response — one of the coordination mandates supported by PCMS.

This page focuses on the Department of Refugees. See how partnership works across OPM.

Uganda has long been recognized as one of the most progressive refugee-hosting nations in the world, offering sanctuary to over 1.5 million refugees—primarily from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi.

The increasing number of arrivals, coupled with limited resources, has strained Uganda's refugee response system. Effective government coordination is critical to ensuring sustainable support for both refugees and host communities.

Refugees Hosted

1.5M+

Leading Host Nation

#1 Africa

Refugee-Hosting Districts

12+

Annual Funding Need

$800M

Why Supporting Coordination Matters Now

1

Advocate

Push for increased funding through government-led mechanisms

2

Support

Back local integration programs aligned with national policies

3

Partner

Foster partnerships between humanitarian actors and authorities

4

Engage

Participate in government-coordinated response initiatives

Get Involved Today

Why Act Now?

Uganda's refugee model is a beacon of hope—but without robust coordination, the system risks faltering. Now is the time to stand with the Government of Uganda in ensuring a sustainable, inclusive future for all.

Contact Us

Office of the Prime Minister

Department of Refugees

Email: refugee.coordination@opm.go.ug

Tel: +256-414-4311000