The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has maintained a strong operational presence in Africa, with activities focused on protecting and assisting people directly affected by armed conflict or other forms of violence. In Uganda, the ICRC has been operational since 1979 and has a field presence in four northern districts of Gulu, Amuru, Kitgum and Pader. Given the progress towards peace in the north, ICRC assistance activities have shifted gradually from emergency response to livelihood support.
The aim of ICRC assistance programmes is to promote self-reliance among affected communities, improving the delivery of essential services such as health and water supply and restoring people’s economic ability.
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